Apex Legends Season 11— titled “Escape” — is expected to start soon, which means we’ll soon have a brand new battle pass and a new Legend to try out. Given recent “Stories from the Outlands” reveals, here’s everything you need to know about Season 11 including its start date, trailers, content leaks, and details about the new playable character called Ash.
When is the Apex Legends Season 11 start date and time?
As indicated by the in-game Battle Pass timer, Season 11 will start November 2. This date was confirmed in the “Escape Launch Trailer” released on October 21. As for the release time, we anticipate it going live around 1 p.m. Eastern regardless of the date.
Is there an Apex Legends Season 11 trailer?
Yes. On October 18, Respawn released a new “Stories from the Outlands” trailer delving into the backstory of Ash that explains the lore behind her upcoming Apex Games debut.
But that’s far from the last trailer Respawn will offer leading up to launch. The company tends to release a launch trailer, gameplay trailer, character trailer, and battle pass trailer to help kick off every season, and that wide window should run from October 21 to November 1. The gameplay trailer will debut on the morning of October 25, probably around 11 a.m Eastern.
The launch trailer, however, was released on October 21.
In it, the many existing Legends hang out on some kind of tropical island and the new playable character Ash makes her cinematic debut in a squad with Mirage and Bangalore. Along the way, they fight plenty of other Legends and local wildlife.
Who is Ash in Apex Legends Season 11?
As indicated by the Stories from the Outlands trailer, Ash, formerly known as Dr. Ashleigh Reid, is the next Legend being added to the roster. This character has been featured in leaks for quite a while, but she’s also been referenced multiple times in the game as well, most notably during Loba’s “Broken Ghost” questline that wrapped up in July of last year. During those missions players slowly rebuilt Ash’s head and then placed it on her cyborg body to bring her back to life.
Ash might also be familiar for fans of Titanfall, as she was a sub-boss who was at one time hired by the father of the Apex Games, Kuben Blisk. She was defeated on Typhon, leading her to be rebuilt by Vinson Dynamics.
In Apex Legends specifically, she is first seen in human form as Horizon’s mentor, and she previously embarked on a quest with her to extract a mysterious element called Branthium from a black hole. At the end of that mission, Ash takes the Branthium for herself, leaving Horizon to die. In the days since, she becomes severely injured and has her consciousness uploaded to a cyborg. When that happens, Reid essentially becomes trapped and fully controlled by the AI’s nefarious desires.
What are Ash’s abilities in Apex Legends?
While not officially confirmed, leaks referenced by Thordan Smash and others suggest this could be Ash’s ability kit.
- Marked for Death [Passive]: Ash’s map reveals all Deathbox locations. [H] on a Deathbox to mark surviving attackers.
- Arc Ball [Tactical]: Releases a slow-moving ball of charged electricity that tethers people who get too close.
- Phase Breach [Ultimate]: Dash and leave a portal.
With these skills Ash could be a more offensive powerhouse as an alternate to Wattson.
Is there a new map?
Yes. The new tropical map was officially revealed in the Season 11 Launch Trailer. Seen below, it features an island setting with a storm cloud hanging over it.
“Time for a getaway in Apex Legends: Escape!” an official press release reads. “Respawn has revealed the first details for Apex Legends’ newest map, whisking players away to sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and gorgeous overlooks.” Danger lurks around every corner of the fourth and largest map of the Apex Games and it’s not just from the newest deadly Legend, Ash, a lethal simulacrum made from the woman who once was Dr. Ashleigh Reid.
The nefarious paradise is also home to some strange creatures, including giant spiders. We don’t know what the new map is actually called yet, but that info will likely be revealed soon.
What’s the new weapon in Apex Legends Season 11?
The upcoming season adds the C.A.R. SMG to the weapon roster, which has the following official description.
“A flexible weapon, the C.A.R. SMG is the gun for when you’re ready to make a stand and become the last Legend still standing.”
Are there any Apex Legends Season 11 teasers?
Not too much worth discussing just yet. In early October, Respawn added a huge parachute pod to the Gardens area on Olympus. Interact with the laptops there, and you’ll see a manifest that references Bangalore and her missing brother.
The community feels finding Bangalore’s brother might involve going to the new map called “storm point” in data-mines. More in-game teases are likely on the horizon, so we’ll do our best to detail those as they become available.
