Apex Legends hotfix patch (July 3, 2025): Arena updates, bug fixes, and more

A brand-new Apex Legends hotfix patch was released on July 3, 2025. The patch provides quality-of-life updates and fixes a plethora of bugs that have been detected right after the debut of the Season 25 Split 2 mid-season update. Changes have also been made to Arenas 1v1 to enhance the gameplay experience of players.

This article will explore the latest Apex Legends hotfix patch released on July 3, 2025.

All changes made with the Apex Legends hotfix patch for July 3, 2025

According to the official post made by Respawn Entertainment on X, the following changes have been implemented with the latest hotfix patch for the title:

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Resolved a bug causing Wattson's Energized Healer not to heal as much as it should
Fixed the Power Sword effects being visible when Mirage was cloaked
Updated Arenas: Duels so that only Kills = Wins and timed out Duels now result in draws. This change is to address players hiding during the match.
Resolved an issue causing Mad Maggie's intro animation to crash on PS4
Updated the description of Daily Challenges to be more accurate
Fixed an issue causing Apex Pack prompts to send players to the wrong screen
Updated the Apex Pack info screen to be more accurate
Resolved an issue allowing players to slide and interact with a Respawn Beacon from further than intended

Most of these changes aim to improve the gameplay experience and fix a range of bugs that have been detected right after the mid-season update.

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That said, the change made to 1v1 Arenas is huge. Players were abusing a mechanic using which they would deal one tick of damage and hide for the rest of the match to secure a free win. With the latest change, they have to ensure that they secure an elimination to actually win the duel. This will improve the competitive integrity of the title.

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That's everything you need to know about the Apex Legends hotfix patch for July 3, 2025. For more related news and guides, check these links below:

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With a bachelor's degree in History and pursuing Law at the moment, Sportskeeda Esports & Gaming writer Jay Sarma may not have an ideal connection to the journalism world. However, his sheer passion for gaming has helped him rack up close to 2 million reads and is fast approaching the thousand-article mark.

Jay always strives to provide the most accurate information after cross-checking multiple sources. His coverage focuses exclusively on FPS titles such as COD, Apex Legends, Valorant, Counter-Strike, and Overwatch. It was Counter-Strike that sparked his love for competitive esports, and presently, Apex Legends is his favorite multiplayer title.

He enjoys watching ALGS (Apex Legends Global Series) during tournament seasons and loves to observe how each team plays out different strategies in the competitive scene. His favorite organization is Falcons, but he also roots for Team Luminosity solely because of pro player sweetdreams.

In his free time, he loves to soak in the serenity of nature with walks and runs. He is an avid gardener as well.

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