Apex Legends Season 3 map LEAKS: Fans catch glimpse of new map location

The Apex Legends season 3 release date is just a few days away, which means rumours, leaks and fan theories have gone into overdrive.

Respawn recently confirmed plans to launch Season 3 on October 1 for PS4, Xbox One and PC.

With a name like Meltdown, the new season appears to have a winter theme. It was even referred to as Fire and Ice in previous leaks.

As Dexerto points out, fans are invited to ‘drop in and put enemies on ice’. The Italian translation is even more telling, describing a situation where players can “eliminate enemies and explore lava and ice scenarios”.

At the very least, fans can expect some weather changes and map tweaks in Season 3. Alternatively, Respawn could be gearing up to introduce a brand new map.

In fact, we have already been given a look at the map in previously released Apex Legends artwork.

Concept art for Medic character Lifeline (below) shows the Legend scaling a cliff face in a snowy planet with an active volcano in the background.

It’s possible this planet of fire and ice is Lifeline’s home world of Psamathe.

There’s also a chance that Psamathe could be introduced as a brand new map in Season 3.

New Apex Legends character Crypto has already talked about taking down the Repulsor tower and hitching a ride off-planet before Kings Canyon blows up, so there’s certainly enough evidence to suggest that a new location is in the works.

Likewise, the tease of a Space Elevator in Apex Legends could have something to do with the new map. Specifically, it could be used to escape from the ruins of Kings Canyon.

As for the new character Crypto, Respawn describes him as cool, calm and collected with plenty of secrets to uncover.

“Hack the system in our latest Stories from the Outlands,” reads a recent Crypto trailer description.

“A strange hidden file. A deadly mistake. And a new Legend who is entering the fight, but looking to stay out of the spotlight. Cool, calm, and collected, Crypto has plenty of secrets to keep, and more to uncover.”

Needless to say, Season 3 will launch alongside a Battle Pass with over 100 exclusive items to unlock.

Players will also be able to check out the Charge Rifle, which is described as a powerful directed-energy weapon.

Elsewhere, a new series of Ranked mode will be available for hardcore players to test their skills in.

source: express.co.uk