When does Apex Legends Season 26 Split 2 start?

Apex Legends Season 26 Split 2 is just around the corner and slated to begin on September 16, 2025. The new update patch notes have also confirmed the arrival of a new twist coming to the Wildcard game mode alongside the Wild Iron event. The highlight of the new season is the release of the Mythical Flatline weapon skin, which also happens to be a reactive cosmetic and contains several fresh animations.

This article will highlight the arrival of Apex Legends Season 26 Split 2.

Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the author’s opinion.

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Apex Legends Season 26 Split 2 release date and possible time explored

The official blog that was released for Apex Legends Season 26 Split 2 on the game’s website included several details, including balance changes. However, it did not provide an exact time for when the patch would go live on the servers at the time of writing this article.

The in-game battle pass features a countdown timer for every seasonal update. This can be used as a rough reference point to determine the possible release time of the upcoming update. Taking the countdown and previous patch release times into consideration, the Apex Legends Season 26 Split 2 patch will likely arrive on all supported platforms on September 16, 2025, at nearly 9:30 pm IST.

Also read: Apex Legends Wild Iron Event patch notes

It is important to note that the time mentioned above is not officially confirmed and is a simple estimate. The update time can vary as EA, the publisher of the game, holds the power to make final calls.

The new Split 2 update will introduce a fresh battle pass, the new Wild Iron event, and a set of cosmetics including the Mythical Flatline. The theme for this event seems to be inspired by cybernetics and will showcase makeovers for different weapons and legends. The cosmetics will likely be available for purchase through the limited-time event.

Fans can check out the official patch notes for more details about the upcoming Season 26 Split 2 update. The latest blog also contains information about brand new Wildcards that would be featured throughout the duration of the Wild Iron event, alongside weapon and character balance changes that could change the game’s entire meta.

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About the author

Krishanu Ranjan Sarma covers Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and Valorant content for the Esports & Gaming division at Sportskeeda, helping readers stay on top of the latest metas, strategies, and updates.

Krishanu was drawn to online video games when introduced to Dota 2 and the Counter-Strike titles as a teenager. He has since moved on to multiplayer shooters like Valorant, CS2, Call of Duty, and Apex Legends. Among these, he favors the fast-paced battle royale gameplay of Apex Legends; if given a chance, Krishanu would love to drop into the arena and learn the lore first-hand.

Krishanu follows official social media announcements, press releases, and live developer streams for news and updates. However, when it comes to in-depth guides, he draws on his gameplay knowledge to provide tried-and-tested tips and strategies.

Krishanu's content has raked in over 3 million reads in less than two years. He has interviewed many professional esports players, including Valorant stars Mimi, Juliano, Daiki, meL, and Roxi, as well as HLTV award winner and Counter-Strike 2 player Zywoo. He is an avid follower of Valorant esports tournaments, with Paper Rex (PRX) being his favorite.

In his downtime, Krishanu likes capturing moments on film and editing videos. He keenly observes different shots and production-grade lighting techniques when watching movies and TV shows. He also likes listening to music and discovering new genres.

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Edited by Krishanu Ranjan Sarma