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Hadley Vincent

The start and end dates for all Apex Legends seasons

Each new season in Apex Legends brings new ways to enjoy the game. From fresh maps to character introductions, powerful guns, and more, there’s always something to look forward to at the start of every season.

Apex seasons last roughly three months, so whether you’re looking to end the ranked split on a high note or simply complete your battle pass, it’s imperative you know exactly when one season ends.

The most recent season, called Prodigy, kicked off on May 6, 2025. Prodigy brought a new arrival, Sparrow, alongside Pathfinder buffs, and the Bocek Compound Bow’s return as floor loot.

All Apex Legends seasons start and end dates

Since the game’s release on Feb. 4, 2019, there have been a total of 26 seasons, including the Preseason. It wasn’t until Wild Frontier—the first official season that released on March 19, over a month after the game’s surprise arrival on live servers—that fans got battle passes. In season two, Respawn Entertainment introduced ranked play, giving competitive players a way to build their skills.

From then on, fans have been treated to a number of changes to the base game with each new season. Apex looks wildly different from when it initially launched, now having 27 legends, five battle royale maps, and 29 weapons—a significant increase in each category compared to the game’s early days.

Here are all the seasons in Apex and their durations as of July 2025.

5Season Start date End date
The Preseason Feb. 4, 2019 March 19, 2019
Wild Frontier (season one) March 19, 2019 June 18, 2019
Battle Charge (season two) July 2, 2019 Oct. 1, 2019
Meltdown (season three) Oct. 1, 2019 Feb. 4, 2020
Assimilation (season four) Feb. 4, 2020 May 12, 2020
Fortune’s Favor (season five) May 12, 2020 Aug. 18, 2020
Boosted (season six) Aug. 18, 2020 Nov. 4, 2020
Ascension (season seven) Nov. 4, 2020 Feb. 2, 2021
Mayhem (season eight) Feb. 2, 2021 May 4, 2021
Legacy (season nine) May 4, 2021 Aug. 3, 2021
Emergence (season 10) Aug. 3, 2021 Nov. 2, 2021
Escape (season 11) Nov. 2, 2021 Feb. 8, 2022
Defiance (season 12) Feb. 8, 2022 May 10, 2022
Saviors (season 13) May 10, 2022 Aug. 9, 2022
Hunted (season 14) Aug. 9, 2022 Nov. 1, 2022
Eclipse (season 15) Nov. 1, 2022 Feb. 14, 2023
Revelry (season 16) Feb. 14, 2023 May 9, 2023
Arsenal (season 17) May 9, 2023 Aug. 8, 2023
Resurrection (season 18) Aug. 8, 2023 Oct. 31, 2023
Ignite (season 19) Oct. 31, 2023 Feb. 13, 2024
Breakout (season 20) Feb. 13, 2024 May 6, 2024
Upheaval (season 21) May 7, 2024 Aug. 6, 2024
Shockwave (season 22) Aug. 6, 2024 Nov. 5, 2024
From the Rift (season 23) Nov. 5, 2024 Feb. 11, 2025
Takeover (season 24) Feb. 11, 2025 May 6, 2025
Prodigy (season 25) May 6, 2025 TBA
Rivalry (season 26) TBA TBA

How long is season 25 of Apex Legends?

Sparrow posing off to the side as he no-look shoots an arrow from his bow
A year since a new legend. Screenshot by Dot Esports

The in-game counter for season 25 indicates the season will go for 91 days, or three months—but that has since been expected. It still remains to be seen when the season will end, but it expect it will be over soon.

Like previous seasons, season 26 will immediately start once Prodigy ends. Keep an eye on the Apex YouTube channel in the days leading up to season 25’s end for more information on the upcoming season.

What’s new in Apex’s season 25?

Sparrow Abilities menu on Apex Legends character selection
A new Recon legend. Screenshot by Dot Esports

The main additions to Prodigy are the arrival of the new legend, Sparrow, and the return of Arenas. He is a Recon character with unique mobility, just like Ash. This is a change in the right direction, where more legends outside the Skirmisher class are getting movement upgrades, keeping things exciting and fresh. Although Crypto is viewed as the only true strong Recon character as of season 24’s conclusion, Sparrow will likely fill the Recon spot, as new legends are often broken upon launch. Nerfs should be expected in the coming weeks, but you can test Sparrow out for the first two weeks of Prodigy.

Outside of this, Sparrow’s main weapon (the Bocek) returns to the floor, making room in the Care Package for something new—the Triple Take. Pathfinder finally received a much-deserved buff in his kit, hopefully bringing him back into the comp scene. Assault and Skirmisher Class unique abilities have been nerfed slightly, and Ash has seen balance changes. Interestingly, both the Bocek and Havoc exit the Care Package, with Triple Take taking their place. Surely this increases the spawn chance of the Kraber? Only time will tell.


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