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The quick answer

EA's official patch notes confirm Apex Legends Season 31 is named Cipher and began on November 3, 2026. The same notes list Ranked Legend banning plus Wingman, Lifeline and Revenant adjustments among the headline changes.[1]

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  1. What the official notes confirm
  2. Headline gameplay changes
  3. Limits and next steps

What the official notes confirm

The Cipher patch notes state that Season 31 begins on November 3rd, following the Season 30 stretch that ran from August 4 to November 3, 2026. The full patch notes were published on November 2, one day before launch, and EA's 31.0 Designer's Notes set out the reasoning ahead of release.[1][2]

Headline gameplay changes

  • Ranked Legend banning is introduced for competitive play.[1]
  • The Wingman's akimbo damage and handling are adjusted.[1]
  • Lifeline receives buffs, including changes to her revive shield.[1]
  • Revenant receives buffs and Silence adjustments.[1]

Limits and next steps

This page records what the checked official notes confirm. A season end date, battle pass contents and esports scheduling are not asserted from these sources; check EA's seasonal pages before treating such details as confirmed.[1]

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Sources & verification

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  1. Apex Legends: Cipher Patch Notes Electronic Arts · official · Published 2026-11-02 · Checked Nov 4, 2026

    Official patch notes confirming the Season 31 name and start date; check EA's page for the full change list and any post-launch revisions.

    Original language: en
  2. Apex Legends 31.0 Designer's Notes Electronic Arts · official · Checked Nov 4, 2026

    Official designer commentary published ahead of the Cipher launch; used for launch context, not for specific balance numbers.

    Original language: en

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