What time does Apex Legends Season 21 Upheaval release?

Apex Legends Season 21, Upheaval, is ready to live up to its namesake. As always, the new season brings with it a new battle pass, complete with tiers of cosmetics to unlock. But season 21 also ushers in a new hero, the return of a popular mode, and an overhaul of an existing map.

Here’s what time Apex Legends Season 21 will be released in your time zone and what to expect from the new season.


What time does Apex Legends season 21 release?

Based on previous release times, Apex LegendsSeason 21 begins Tuesday, May. 7, 2024, all over the world at the same time. Here’s when the game will be released in your time zone:

  • 10am PDT off the west coast of North America
  • 1:00 PM EDT off the east coast of North America
  • 6pm BST for Great Britain
  • 7:00 PM CEST for Paris
  • 2 hours JST on May. 9 for Tokyo

As with all online launches, please note that queuing and delays may impact the above launch times.


What’s new in Apex Legends Season 21?

At a glance, these are the three biggest changes coming to season 21 Apex Legends:

  • Solos mode returns from the start of the season as a replacement for Duos mode. Solos run through June 24, 2024. As IGN reportsthe player limit for Solos is 50.
  • Apex Legends introduces a new legend in season 21: Modify, whose repertoire consists of wormhole-like abilities. Her passive ability lets you retrieve an item from distant coffins, while her tactical ability essentially lets you create portals. Alter’s ultimate ability, meanwhile, is ‘void Nexus’, which allows you to place a beacon that your teammates can then teleport back to.
  • The Broken moon map has undergone a complete overhaul, replete with a visual and geographic overhaul in addition to numerous new points of interest. You can view a full overview of the changes on the map at the EA blog.