Apex Legends is about to hit a major milestone as Season 30: Marked is almost here. Despite being more than seven years old, Respawn Entertainment’s battle royale continues to attract hundreds of thousands of players every day. Season 30 looks set to keep that momentum going with a massive update featuring a long-awaited Bloodhound rework, balance changes for other Legends, map updates, and new gameplay mechanics.
If you’re wondering exactly when you can jump into the new season, here’s everything you need to know.
Apex Legends Season 30 Release Date
Apex Legends Season 30, titled Marked, launches on August 4, 2026. While Respawn hasn’t officially confirmed a launch time, previous seasonal updates have consistently gone live around 11:00 AM PT, making that the most likely release window for Season 30.
Apex Legends Season 30 Launch Times
Based on previous seasonal launches, here’s when Season 30 is expected to go live around the world:
| Region | Release Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 11:00 AM — August 4 |
| Central Time (CT) | 1:00 PM — August 4 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 2:00 PM — August 4 |
| Brasília Time (BRT) | 3:00 PM — August 4 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 7:00 PM — August 4 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 8:00 PM — August 4 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 2:00 AM — August 5 |
| Korea Standard Time (KST) | 3:00 AM — August 5 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 3:00 AM — August 5 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 4:00 AM — August 5 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 6:00 AM — August 5 |
Note: Respawn has yet to officially confirm the launch time. If anything changes, we’ll update this guide accordingly.
What’s New in Apex Legends Season 30?
The biggest headline of Season 30 is undoubtedly the Bloodhound rework. Respawn has overhauled the fan-favorite Legend with an improved Passive and a completely revamped Ultimate, making Bloodhound feel almost like an entirely new character.
Season 30 also brings balance changes to other Legends. Rampart is receiving improvements to her Amped Walls, while Loba’s Black Market Boutique is getting a shorter cooldown, making her even more effective at supporting teammates. Outside of the Legends roster, World’s Edge is getting another refresh with updated points of interest, while Energy Weapons are receiving a significant overhaul. Players will also get to experiment with the brand-new Corrupted Attachments, powerful upgrades that offer stronger bonuses in exchange for meaningful drawbacks.
With a refreshed meta, map changes, and one of the biggest Legend updates in recent memory, Season 30 is shaping up to be one of the most significant Apex Legends updates in quite some time.
