Respawn Entertainment has dropped the gameplay trailer for Apex Legends: Prodigy, launching May 6, and it’s packed with major updates, starting with a fresh new Legend: Sparrow.
Meet Sparrow – Double jumps and deadly arrows
Sparrow, real name Enea Davide Guarino, comes from a legendary bounty hunter clan known for archery. Disowned after clashing with their strict code, he joins the Apex Games to prove himself. For the first two weeks, Sparrow will be free to try, with unlock challenges testing your skills.
His kit:
- Passive – Double Jump: Leap again in mid-air or launch off walls.
- Tactical – Tracker Dart: Reveals enemies passing through its zone.
- Ultimate – Stinger Bolt: Fires a charged arrow that creates a damage field.
Bocek Bow returns with explosive upgrades
The Bocek Compound Bow is back and now fires Explosive Arrows using Frag Grenades—perfect for area control and mid-range pressure.
Apex Legends Arenas return + 1v1 Duels coming soon
Arenas are shorter (first to 3 wins), weapons get temporarily banned after use, and discounts shake up loadouts. You also start with Health items each round. A 1v1 mode called Duels drops later this season.
Ranked system revamped
In Apex Legends, your starting rank now reflects past performance, with no Bronze reset for inactive players. Ranked Challenges and Ladders offer fresh rewards to grind.
Behind the scenes
This update follows layoffs at Respawn, impacting both the Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi teams. Two early projects, including a Titanfall-style extraction shooter, were cancelled.
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