I tapped the refresh button until my finger tingled and the launcher finally blinked: a new split, a new scoreboard. You feel that tiny rush—like a countdown clock in your chest—when the update timer hits its last minute. I’ve timed enough Respawn launches to know how the first hour can bend a season’s story.
Stores humming with downloads — Apex Legends Season 29 Split 2 release countdown
Season 29 Split 2 arrives worldwide on Tuesday, June 23. The rollout is simultaneous across PC and consoles, so whether you’re on Steam, the EA App, PlayStation Store or Xbox, the switch flips at the same moment.
The launch times the countdown is based on are:
- 10am PDT
- 12pm CDT
- 1pm EDT
- 5pm UTC
- 6pm BST
- 7pm CEST
When does Apex Legends Season 29 Split 2 start?
It goes live on June 23, and the clock above expires at those regional times. I recommend opening your launcher a few minutes early; big updates can stall if servers spike. Respawn Entertainment and EA usually post quick reminders on X (see ApexLiveComms), and streamers on Twitch will be queuing their first matches within minutes.
What time does Split 2 start in my timezone?
If your timezone isn’t listed, convert from UTC. The PC and console stores will all trigger at the same UTC timestamp, so use a world clock or the operating system clock for the cleanest answer. I check Steam or the EA App; they often show the download appearing before store badges update.
Will there be maintenance for Split 2?
There’s no maintenance planned for this mid-season update — that’s what Respawn’s briefings have suggested and what ApexLiveComms echoed on X — so expect a simple client update rather than a scheduled downtime. Still, if servers act strange in the first hour, patches can roll out fast.
Small changes in player chatrooms — What to expect from Apex Legends Season 29 Split 2
I watched a trio of players argue over Pathfinder’s grappling hook last night and you could feel the meta shifting before the patch notes dropped. Split 2 is the mid-season tune-up: balance passes for Legends, weapon tweaks, and the second Ranked split of Season 29.
Here’s the short version from the leaks and Respawn hints: Pathfinder will receive meaningful buffs; Ballistic will see adjustments that change how teams approach engagements; several weapons will be buffed while others are tightened. Expect the meta to breathe for a week and then sharpen again as players test the changes.
Ranked players should note the fresh split resets and rewards—this is where placements and RP earn extra attention. The new Battle Pass also drops with cosmetic rewards and missions; its premium tier is set at $9.99 (€10) this split. If you buy early, prioritize daily missions in the first days when XP gains are easiest.
— ApexLiveComms (@ApexLiveComms) June 17, 2026
Weapons will shuffle too. Expect some meta staples to drop in priority while underused guns get a better chance; the balance team has been reactive this season. Think of Split 2 as a chessboard rearranged mid-match—your safe bets may no longer be safe, and creative loadouts can outpace raw firepower for a short stretch.
For live coverage and patch reactions, follow Respawn Entertainment’s official channels, ApexLiveComms, streamers on Twitch, and community discussions on Reddit and the EA forums. I’ll be watching the first evening of matches to see which changes actually matter and which are just noise.
One practical tip: update your client before jumping in, and avoid queueing for ranked in the first rush unless you like chaotic matches. If your friends are already online, join parties quickly—server matchmaking will favor full squads early.
So will you dive into the Ranked fight immediately, chase the new skins, or wait for the mythic strategy to show itself?