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Apex Legends

Survey Beacons: change history

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6 changes across 1 patch (Aug 5, 2024), newest first.

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  1. Apex Legends: Shockwave Patch Notes (Aug 5, 2024)Adjust 6Official notes ↗
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    Faster to use ~3s (was ~7.5s).
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    Faster to use ~3s (was ~7.5s)
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    Shortened range of ~500m (was scanning the entire map).
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    Shortened range of ~500m (was scanning the entire map)
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    No longer randomly distributed and all will now be turned on with every map.
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    No longer randomly distributed and all will now be turned on with every map
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    Scanning now grants 75 EVO (was 200 EVO).
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    Scanning now grants 75 EVO (was 200 EVO)
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    Now pulses 3 times over 15s, with each pulse taking a snapshot of enemies in range for 5s.
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    Now pulses 3 times over 15s, with each pulse taking a snapshot of enemies in range for 5s
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    Now release a large in-world scan wave that players can spot to identify an activated beacon (enemies no longer receive a scan message).
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    Now release a large in-world scan wave that players can spot to identify an activated beacon (enemies no longer receive a scan message)

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3 more changes in 3 patches, newest first.

Apex Legends

Apex Legends: Prodigy Patch Notes (May 5, 2025)

May 5, 2025Official notes ↗
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Sparrow · Tactical: Tracker Dart
These darts can also be used to activate Survey Beacons from afar.
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These darts can also be used to activate Survey Beacons from afar
Apex Legends

Apex Legends: Takeover Patch Notes (Feb 10, 2025)

Feb 10, 2025Official notes ↗
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Audio
Reduced volume for Survey Beacons and Ring Consoles for self and squadmates (enemy volumes unchanged).
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Reduced volume for Survey Beacons and Ring Consoles for self and squadmates (enemy volumes unchanged)
Apex Legends

Apex Legends: Shockwave Patch Notes (Aug 5, 2024)

Aug 5, 2024Official notes ↗
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Recon Legends
Survey Beacons: multiple updates (see above).
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Survey Beacons: multiple updates (see above)