Fans are on high alert after a recent post from leaker HYPERMYST hinted at a brand-new Legend called Phantasm. The Apex Legends universe is no stranger to surprising reveals and datamined leaks. This mystery persona promises phantom movement, tools for tricking people, and high-risk & reward gameplay. We break down what the leaks say about Phantasm’s powers, when they might show up, and what this could imply for the meta in the future in this post.
Leak Origins: HYPERMYST’s Post
On October 9, 2025, HYPERMYST published a leak outlining Phantasm’s core kit:
“LEAK: Legend ‘Phantasm’ — Spectral Step (Passive): Enter a spectral form, leaving your body behind… Press again to pull your body to your spectral form’s current location.”
The leak also mentions a tactical ability called Split Focus, though the ultimate remains unknown.
Community response has been cautiously optimistic. Some players praise the novelty, while others express skepticism given past leaks that didn’t pan out:
“I doubt this leak is accurate anyway. The passive sounds more like a tactical comparable to Crypto drone…”
As always, it’s best to view these early leaks as speculative until Respawn confirms.
Phantasm’s Leaked Abilities
Passive — Spectral Step
The leaked passive, Spectral Step, allows Phantasm to enter a spectral or ghostlike form while leaving behind a physical “host” body. While in spectral form, Phantasm can move faster, scout ahead, and interact with loot or terrain. Pressing the ability a second time reportedly causes Phantasm (and perhaps the host body) to converge, pulling them to the spectral form’s current location.
Tactical — Split Focus
The tactical ability Split Focus is described as spawning a spectral duplicate that mirrors Phantasm’s actions for a short time. Meanwhile, Phantasm remains in ghost form and can cancel the ability at will. This mirror or illusion effect could lead to confusion in fights, making it harder for opponents to discern which “figure” is real. Successfully balancing the utility of the mirror without letting it become overpowered will be vital.
Ultimate — Exoplasmic Reaction (Unknown / Speculated)
The leaked sources do not provide solid details about Phantasm’s ultimate, only naming it Exoplasmic Reaction. However, given the theme of spectral forms and illusions, it’s plausible that the ultimate may involve large-scale stealth, teleportation, or the creation of multiple illusions or phantoms. Such an ultimate could dramatically alter engagements if executed well.
One leak summary says:
“Ultimate – Exoplasmic Reaction: Unknown. We expect it may tie into his spectral or illusion mechanics.”
Potential Release Window & Timing Speculation
At present, there is no official confirmation from Respawn about Phantasm’s release date. That said, several clues from the leak’s maturity and the timing of datamines allow us to hazard some guesses:
The fact that names like Spectral Step and Split Focus have been datamined suggests Phantasm is in internal development stages. Many leaks of new Legends appear ahead of a new major season or mid-season update. In the Pley.gg leak, authors speculate Phantasm might roll out in Season 28 or a subsequent update.
Until Respawn confirms or teases him in an official dev blog, treat Phantasm as “possible but not guaranteed.” Stay tuned to Apex’s official channels, patch notes, and trailer reels for confirmation. If this leak proves accurate, we may be looking at one of the more inventive legend introductions in recent memory.
