The 9,999 damage bug was more than just a minor oversight; it was a meta-shattering exploit that made tactical positioning with shields completely irrelevant. In a game like Apex Legends, where TTK (time-to-kill) is carefully balanced around shields and positioning, having a weapon capable of dealing infinite damage was a nightmare for competitive integrity. This patch brings the Buster Rifle back in line, ensuring that the Gundam-themed weaponry rewards skill rather than broken math.
Beyond the damage fix, Respawn has also restructured the ongoing festivities. The Wildcard event has now been officially consolidated into the Gundam Frontlines event. This move was intended to streamline the player experience, though it hasn't been without its own technical hurdles. Specifically, the Epyon's Lash Wild Card has been temporarily removed from the Gundam Frontline rotation. Respawn confirmed that the ability was causing game crashes, which is the last thing you want when you're in the final ring of a Battle Royale.
While it's frustrating to see a cool feature like Epyon's Lash sidelined so quickly, it's the right call to maintain stability. We expect to see it return once the devs iron out the stability issues. For now, players can get back into the Frontier without worrying about being hit for five-digit damage numbers by a single rifle shot.
Soren