Apex Legends Season 31 Cipher Update Introduces Akimbo Wingman, Strongholds, and Major Ranked Changes

Apex Legends has launched its Season 31 update, titled Cipher, introducing significant gameplay changes across its Legends, weapons, maps, and Ranked mode. Available from November 3, 2026, the update focuses on making information gathering more important during combat while giving players additional ways to compete for valuable loot. The biggest additions include the Akimbo Wingman, a dual-wielding version of the iconic pistol, and Strongholds, new map objectives that reward coordinated squads with high-tier equipment. Respawn Entertainment has also reworked Crypto’s…