The latest trailer for Apex Legends Season 18: Resurrection was launched on August 3, 2023, showcasing a number of weapon changes making their way into the new Season. Along with the gameplay trailer, a new Dev Blog was released, encapsulating in it the various improvements and nerfs being made to weapons across the board.With a rise in controller-meta and aim-assist dominating the gameplay in Apex, the developers have shown some concern and made necessary adjustments to the SMGs and other weapons in the game. Read on below to get a more detailed preview of the same.R99 nerf, Peacekeeper buff, and other weapons changes in Apex Legends Season 18Apex Legends@PlayApexDeath is Reborn in Apex Legends: Resurrection. Experience Revenant's deadly new abilities as he is unlocked for all players all season long. Then celebrate his reign of terror in the Death Dynasty Collection Event. All this and more launches Aug 8. pic.twitter.com/vtKYGXv5nK67091504Death is Reborn in Apex Legends: Resurrection. Experience Revenant's deadly new abilities as he is unlocked for all players all season long. Then celebrate his reign of terror in the Death Dynasty Collection Event. All this and more launches Aug 8. pic.twitter.com/vtKYGXv5nKAs discussed above, controller inputs have dominated the competitive sphere of Apex Legends for a majority of the past few Seasons. With aim-assist being extremely powerful mostly for SMGs, the developers have addressed the issues and acknowledged the shortcomings MnK players face while combatting against controller users.SMG changesHYPERMYST@HYPERMYSTx• Prowler will be going in Care-Package (Select-fire equipped)• Hemlok will be coming out of Care-Package. pic.twitter.com/p0KBttdN6p1475144• Prowler will be going in Care-Package (Select-fire equipped)• Hemlok will be coming out of Care-Package. pic.twitter.com/p0KBttdN6pSeason 18 will feature a number of SMG nerfs across the board. Globally, all SMGs will now have their strafe speed slowed and their headshot multipliers reduced. Furthermore, there will be increased damage fall-off for this category of weapons, making them entirely viable only for close-range combat.R99 SMG nerfThe R99 SMG is getting an additional Nerf. It will have a lesser magazine capacity than before and every extended mag will now have one less bullet. Furthermore, its vertical recoil is also being changed, making it harder to control than in previous seasons.Prowler SMG buffThe Prowler is making its way into the Care Package and receiving the 'Select Fire' hop-up buff to it. The Select Fire hop-up allows players to toggle between burst and full-auto shooting modes. Being a burst gun traditionally, this will make the already strong Prowler a formidable weapon to pick up. No longer being ground-loot, players will find the Prowler exclusively in the Care Package drops, fully kitted.Shotgun ChangesJack ‖ ◬@Aetheon_PK is getting Disruptor rounds with no damage nerfMastiff getting spread tightened (again)No Nemesis nerfs.All SMGs getting headshot and strafe speed nerfedR99 mag size nerf by 1 (again)CR ReworkProwler to CP with selectfireHemlok out of CP56173PK is getting Disruptor rounds with no damage nerfMastiff getting spread tightened (again)No Nemesis nerfs.All SMGs getting headshot and strafe speed nerfedR99 mag size nerf by 1 (again)CR ReworkProwler to CP with selectfireHemlok out of CPPeacekeeper buffShotguns are seeing a massive buff, indicating a shotgun-centric Season for players very soon. The Peacekeeper, which is the hardest-hitting shotgun in the game, is receiving Disruptor Rounds. This hop-up in Apex Legends allows the weapon to have 30% increased damage against shields. The Peacekeeper will undoubtedly be the meta weapon for Season 18.Mastiff buffThe spread of the Mastiff shotgun is being tightened, ensuring shots are more concentrated and powerful. The Mastiff will resemble the strength it possessed back when it was in the care package.Assault Rifle ChangesHemlok Burst AR buffThe Hemlok is the only assault rifle receiving a buff in the upcoming update for Season 18 of Apex Legends. Its overall damage will be increased from 20 to either 21 or 22 damage per bullet. Furthermore, its recoil has also been reduced, making it a fierce competitor against the Nemesis Burst AR.