Respawn Entertainment has rolled out another round of changes for Apex Legends Season 31, giving Crypto some much-needed improvements while also removing Loot Vaults from World’s Edge.
The latest update addresses several issues that Crypto players have experienced since his major rework in the Cipher season. His Surveillance Drone can now scan enemies through glass, while revives will no longer be canceled when the drone’s battery runs out. The update also includes several bug fixes affecting Crypto, Mirage, Sparrow, and other gameplay elements.
In Brief:
- Crypto’s Surveillance Drone can now scan enemies through glass.
- Revives will no longer be interrupted or canceled when Crypto’s drone timer expires.
- Loot Vaults have been intentionally removed from World’s Edge to prioritize the new Strongholds system.
- Several bugs affecting Crypto, Mirage, Sparrow, and the game’s visual effects have been fixed.
Apex Legends Crypto Receives More Drone Buffs
Crypto is getting another round of adjustments following his major rework in Season 31.
According to Respawn, the latest changes include:
- Drone Scanning: Crypto’s Surveillance Drone can now scan enemies through glass.
- Revive Fix: Revives will no longer be interrupted or canceled if the drone’s timer runs out.
These adjustments should make Crypto more reliable during fights, especially when gathering information around buildings and helping teammates.
Previously, Crypto received a major rework that introduced a 25-second drone battery, improved drone handling, 360-degree scanning, and new enemy-marking capabilities.
However, the changes also introduced some frustrating limitations for longtime Crypto players.
Last week, Respawn reduced the drone’s recall time from 6 seconds to just 0.7 seconds following player feedback.
The developers have now followed up with another batch of changes intended to improve Crypto’s overall performance.
In the latest developer notes, Respawn explained that it believes these adjustments, combined with last week’s improvements, should provide a meaningful boost to Crypto’s kit.
However, the team will continue monitoring match statistics and community feedback to determine whether further adjustments are necessary.
World’s Edge Loot Vaults Have Been Removed From Apex Legends
Another notable change is the removal of Loot Vaults from World’s Edge.
Although World’s Edge is currently absent from the Season 31 map rotation, some players noticed that its Loot Vaults were missing while playing private and custom matches.
Respawn has now confirmed that the removal was intentional.
According to the developers, Loot Vaults were removed to make Strongholds the primary source of valuable mid-match rewards.
Strongholds were introduced in Season 31 as a new gameplay mechanic, giving squads access to powerful loot by capturing and defending designated locations.
Unlike traditional Loot Vaults, Strongholds require players to contest an area before collecting rewards, including powerful weapons, attachments, and upgrades.
Respawn also acknowledged that the removal of World’s Edge Loot Vaults was accidentally left out of the original Season 31 patch notes.
Apex Legends Latest Update: All Bug Fixes
Alongside Crypto’s buffs and the World’s Edge changes, Respawn has addressed several gameplay bugs.
Here are all the fixes included in the latest update:
- Crypto: Fixed an issue where entering Tactical drone view caused part of the entry animation to play twice.
- Crypto: Fixed the Ring indicator moving on the minimap while using his drone.
- Mirage: Fixed decoys floating in place when deployed during skydiving.
- Sparrow: Fixed an issue where his Tracker Dart could block ordnance damage.
- Finishers: Fixed visual smearing when the finisher camera clipped into terrain.
- PC: Fixed the Ultimate ability keybind not appearing correctly in various game modes.
These fixes should help improve gameplay consistency while eliminating some of the visual and interface issues introduced in recent updates.
Respawn Is Still Monitoring Crypto After His Season 31 Rework
Crypto has been one of the biggest focuses of Apex Legends Season 31, with Respawn attempting to shift his playstyle toward more aggressive reconnaissance.
His original rework introduced several new mechanics but also received criticism from players who felt the drone’s limited battery and other restrictions made him less effective in certain situations.
Respawn has been responding to that feedback with several follow-up adjustments, including the dramatically reduced drone recall time and the latest improvements to scanning and reviving.
While the developers believe Crypto is now in a better position, they haven’t ruled out additional changes.
