The latest update for Apex Legends, Season 25, known as Prodigy, is drawing closer with an expected launch in early May. This new season introduces a fresh Legend and hints at several changes that players will want to watch as Respawn Entertainment continues to evolve the game’s experience. Meanwhile, Ubisoft has announced development on a battle royale inspired by Apex Legends, showing how influential the title remains within the genre.
When Does Season 25 Begin?
Season 25 will launch on Tuesday, May 9th, around 10 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). This timing aligns with previous seasons’ schedules, which typically last about three months. For example, Season 23 started on November 5th and ended on February 10th.
| Time Zone | Release Times & Dates |
|---|---|
| Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | 10:00 AM—May 9 |
| Central Daylight Time (CDT) | 12:00 PM—May 9 |
| Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | 1:00 PM—May 9 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 5:00 PM—May 9 |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) | 4:00 AM—May 10 |
Meet Sparrow: The New Legend in Season 25
The new face of the Apex Games arriving this season is called Sparrow. Respawn dropped a reveal trailer on April 28 that teased his abilities and personality but stopped short of showing full gameplay. You can watch it here:
The theme of Season 25 centers around this “young prodigy” stepping into the spotlight. According to Respawn’s description:
A young, new prodigy steps into the bullseye of the Apex Games. Will he crack under the pressure? Or find his chance to target greatness.
Sparrow wields a bow with three distinct arrow types. One arrow reveals enemy locations upon impact; another delivers an electric shock affecting up to three opponents; while the third carries an explosive grenade payload. Adding character depth is Sparrow’s cat companion perched on his shoulder — though it isn’t clear if this feline friend plays any role beyond aesthetics in-game.
