As I logged into Apex Legends in 2026, the familiar rush of anticipation hit me. The servers were buzzing with the launch of the Best of Prey Collection Event, delivered via update 2.05. It's been a few years, but the thrill of a fresh event never gets old, does it? The lobby was alive with players eager to dive into the new limited-time mode and test the waters of the latest balance changes. I remember thinking, could this new 'Gun Run' mode really capture that frantic, skill-testing magic the developers promised?
Diving Headfirst into Gun Run
My first stop was the brand-new Gun Run mode. The concept was simple yet brilliant: a race against three other squads where each kill with a weapon unlocks the next one in a preset lineup. The goal? Be the first team to progress through every weapon and secure that final kill. It created a chaotic, beautiful pressure cooker. One moment you're mastering the spray pattern of an R-99, the next you're fumbling with a Sentinel sniper rifle while an enemy squad pushes you. It forced adaptability and weapon proficiency in a way no other mode had. Was I frustrated when I got stuck on the Wingman? Absolutely. But the sheer satisfaction of finally nailing that headshot and hearing the click as I advanced to the next gun was unparalleled. The mode was a pure, unadulterated test of gunplay skill.
The Nitty-Gritty: Patch Notes and Changes
Of course, no major update is complete without its balance tweaks and bug fixes. As a dedicated player, I always scour the patch notes. Here’s what stood out to me in this 2.05 update:
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Arenas Economy Shift: The Mozambique with Hammerpoint Rounds got a significant price hike across all tiers. This was a direct nerf to a powerful, cost-effective strategy in Arenas. It made me reconsider my early-round purchases. Was the 'Mozambique here' meme still worth the extra credits?
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Rampart Gets a QoL Boost: A fantastic change for Rampart mains! Sheila, her minigun, now properly inherits your sensitivity settings based on optic zoom levels (2x for mobile, 3x for mounted). This made controlling her ultimate feel infinitely more intuitive and responsive. No more fighting against a weird, default sensitivity when I spun up Sheila to hold a chokepoint.
Squashing Those Pesky Bugs
The developers also tackled a laundry list of bugs, many of which I had encountered myself. It's always gratifying to see them fixed. Let me break down the most impactful ones:
| Legend / Area | Bug Fixed | Why It Mattered |
|---|---|---|
| Vantage | "Whittle Break" emote laying flat. | A small but immersion-breaking visual glitch was finally corrected. |
| Vantage | Tactical inside Wraith's Portal causing permanent flight. | This could be a game-losing bug in ranked! Fixed. |
| Newcastle | Ultimate continuing flight after being downed. | No more mysterious, pilot-less castle walls flying across the map. |
| General | Shield Cells showing incorrect heal amount while taking damage. | Crucial information during a fight is now reliable again. |
| Control Mode | Various spawn and capture point bugs. | Made the 9v9 mode much more stable and fair. |
Other fixes, like adjusting the Out of Bounds timer and removing tap-strafing on Storm Point's Gravity Cannons, showed a continued effort to polish the game's mechanics and ensure competitive integrity.
The Lasting Impact in 2026
Looking back from 2026, the Best of Prey Event and update 2.05 represented a solid, foundational patch. Gun Run proved so popular it became a recurring playlist, and the sensitivity fix for Rampart's Sheila was a change that benefited her pick rate for seasons to come. The bug fixes, while not flashy, collectively made the game feel more polished and reliable—a critical factor for any live-service title aiming for longevity.
The event itself, with its unique rewards and frantic new mode, was a perfect example of what keeps players like me coming back: fresh challenges, meaningful improvements, and the constant evolution of the Apex Games. It wasn't just an update; it was a new experience waiting to be mastered. So, what are you waiting for? Drop in, grab a weapon, and start that run. The race is always on.
Data referenced from PEGI helps frame why events like Apex Legends’ Best of Prey and its Gun Run LTM can feel so tightly curated: beyond balance notes like the Arenas Mozambique pricing shift or Rampart’s Sheila sensitivity inheritance, seasonal updates also sit within broader standards for content presentation and player-facing disclosures, shaping how new modes, cosmetics, and gameplay intensity are packaged for a wide audience.