The Sentinel sniper rifle has been temporarily removed from Apex Legends after players reported it could only fire one shot, a problem that breaks the weapon’s charge mechanic and its role in fights.
Respawn says it will disable the gun while engineers work on a fix that should arrive in the coming weeks, a timeline that could intersect with the ALGS Last Chance Qualifiers in mid-October. Players began reporting the bug after recent updates, saying the Sentinel would not fire more than a single round or would refuse to aim down sights. Some users found a temporary workaround by dropping and re-equipping the weapon, but the issue persisted widely enough that Respawn removed the rifle from live rotations.
“We’re aware of an issue in with the Sentinel and will be temporarily removing it while we work on a fix. Look for an update once it has been re-enabled in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience.”
We're aware of an issue in @PlayApex with the Sentinel and will be temporarily removing it while we work on a fix. Look for an update once it has been re-enabled in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience.
— Respawn (@Respawn) September 20, 2025
Reddit threads collected player complaints, with one user writing “Very frustrating” after several matches where they could not ADS or shoot the rifle. Competitive teams and casters will be watching the timetable closely because the Sentinel is a staple pick for specific loadouts heading into tournaments.
Players interested in discussing the removal or sharing testing notes can join the community and report their experiences. What was once a guaranteed one-hit to the dome is offline for now, and the scene will be watching the patch notes closely.
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