Official announcement for Apex Legends from Electronic Arts, published on Steam on October 20, 2026.
TLDR;
Read on to hear all about major changes to Ranked coming in Season 31 and 32, including:
- NEW Legend Banning
- Scoring adjustments for wide-skill matches
- UI clarity improvements
- NEW Iron, Emerald, and Grandmaster Ranks
- NEW Pro-Am League
- Ranked rewards overhaul
- and more!
INTRO
Over the next two seasons, we are adding major improvements and features to Ranked mode in Apex Legends™. As we worked to create these additions, we had a few guiding design philosophies; things we want to ensure that players feel about the mode:
- Ranked is the most competitive way to play Apex Legends
- Ranked is rewarding for all who play
- Ranked provides more ways to showcase your accomplishments
- There is trust in fairness of competition
While you read about the changes coming to the next two seasons, keep in mind: This isn’t everything. There are more changes to come, both in the short term and beyond Season 32, and as we approach each season, we will provide more detailed information about the additions and changes. Keep an eye out for more updates down the line!
SEASON 31
In Season 31, starting in November, we’re adding a Legend Ban system in Diamond+ matches, meaningful score adjustments, and other quality of life improvements. The intention here is to make changes that provide tangible value to players and lay the foundation for larger changes that come in Season 32, in early 2027.
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LEGEND BANNING
Legend Banning has been a long-discussed feature, internally and externally, and we’re excited to bring it to life in Season 31 to help break up dominant metas at high-tier Ranked play, and keep the Ranked experience fresh and exciting. Legend Banning will be enabled alongside Drop Zone deployment, so that any match with Diamond+ players will use the feature.
Read the full announcement on Steam
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