Arenas return in Apex Legends Season 25 - All modes, release date, and format explained

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: May 6, 2025, 18:41 IST

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Apex Legends Season 25 is set to reintroduce the Arenas game mode with significant changes, including a 3v3 Deathmatch format. The season will feature both Original and Modified Arenas, each with distinct rules and features playable at different times. Additionally, a new 1v1 Duels mode is expected mid-season, offering a test of individual skill.

Arenas return in Apex Legends Season 25 - All modes, release date, and format explained

Arenas in Apex Legends Season 25 (Image via Respawn Entertainment)

Apex Legends Season 25 is re-introducing the original Arenas game mode, but with a massive overhaul to the format. It will be a limited-time game mode that will feature a round-based 3v3 Deathmatch. Apex Legends Season 25 will feature Arena in two formats: Original Arenas and Modified Arenas. These two versions of the same game mode will be playable in different times through the season, and will feature a slightly different set of rules and features.Apex Legends was long overdue for a new game mode to re-ignite the interest in its deteriorating player base. The community was craving new content and Respawn Entertainment has finally listened. Apex Legends Season 25 will feature a ton of new content that has raised the anticipation level for the new season launch. Many who abandoned the game are expected to come back owing to these exciting new content.This article will brief you on everything about the new LTM Arenas game modes in Apex Legends Season 25.

All Arenas game modes in Apex Legends Season 25 explained

Arenas has been one of the OG game modes in Apex Legends, running alongside the popular battle royale setting. The game mode was, however, deleted at the end of Apex Legends Season 15 due to its decreasing popularity. After 10 seasons, Respawn Entertainment is bringing back Arenas in Apex Legends Season 25, but with a twist.

1. Original Arenas (May 6 – May 19)

Original Arenas in Apex Legends Season 25 will feature a 3v3 round-based Deathmatch format. Each round will begin with the players spawning in a safe room where they can select legends and buy weapons. The round is over only when you kill all three enemy team players. Game victory is secured by whoever wins the most rounds in the best-of-three format.

Feature	Details
Mode Type	Classic 3v3 combat
Maps	Overflow, Drop-Off, Encore
Win Condition	First to 3 rounds wins
Gameplay Rules	Classic Arenas rules with new Legends & weapons
Perks	No perks
Loadouts	Players buy loadouts at the start of each round

2. Arenas Modified (May 20 – June 23)

Arenas Modified will feature the same original Arenas format but with modifications to the maps, items, ultimates, and more. It diverts player focus on combat by granting healing items every round and removing supply bins. Ultimates will have a one-round cooldown, which will bring a strategic utilitarian aspect to these powerful abilities.

Feature	Details
Mode Type	Modified Arenas with refined combat focus
Maps	Updated Overflow, Drop-Off, and Encore
Healing Items	Players receive healing items each round
Supply Bins	Removed
Weapon Purchases	Weapons can only be purchased once per match
Discounts	Weapon discounts in Rounds 2 and 4
Ultimate Cooldown	All ultimates have a 1-round cooldown
Care Packages	Contain armor, Boost Kits, and surprise weapons

3. Arenas: Duels (Mid-season)

For the first time in Apex history, there will be an official 1v1 game mode coming in Apex Legends Season 25. Arenas: Duels will put one player against another for the ultimate test of individual movement and aiming skills. This game mode can be expected to come in mid-season in Apex Legends Season 25.

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