Can Crypto’s drone scan through glass now?
Yes. As of the November 10, 2026 update, Crypto’s Surveillance Drone can scan through glass.
TL;DR
What to know first
- Crypto’s Surveillance Drone can now scan enemies through glass.
- Reviving a teammate from the drone is no longer interrupted when the drone timer ends.
- Loot Vaults are gone from World’s Edge. Respawn says this was intentional and was left out of the last patch notes.
- Six fixes cover Crypto’s drone view, Mirage decoys while skydiving, Sparrow’s tracker dart, finisher camera smearing and a PC keybind display bug.
Official Apex Legends update · November 10, 2026
What changed for Crypto?
Verdict: two quality-of-life buffs that remove the drone’s most frustrating limits.
| Change | Before | Now |
|---|---|---|
| Drone scan through glass | Glass blocked the scan | The drone scans through glass |
| Revive from the drone | Cancelled if the drone timer ended mid-revive | The revive finishes even if the timer ends |
Respawn calls this the next batch of Crypto changes it hinted at last week. The team says it will keep watching match data and player feedback after these changes.
Why it matters for ranked: scanning through windows and glass doors helps Crypto scout buildings before your team pushes, and a guaranteed drone revive is safer late in a match.
Official Apex Legends update · November 10, 2026
Were Loot Vaults removed from World’s Edge?
Yes. Respawn confirms the vaults were removed on purpose.
World’s Edge is not in this season’s map rotations, but players noticed the missing vaults in private and custom matches. Respawn says the change was intentional and was missed in the most recent patch notes.
The goal is to keep Strongholds as the main source of mid-match loot and power.
Why it matters: when World’s Edge returns to rotation, plan your mid-game loot around Strongholds, not vault keys.
Official Apex Legends update · November 10, 2026
Which bugs were fixed?
| Area | Fix |
|---|---|
| Crypto | Entering the Tactical drone view no longer plays part of the entry animation twice |
| Crypto | The Ring indicator no longer moves on the minimap while using the drone |
| Mirage | Decoys no longer float in place when deployed while skydiving |
| Sparrow | The tracker dart no longer blocks ordnance damage |
| Finishers | Visuals no longer smear when the finisher camera clips into terrain |
| PC | The Ultimate keybind now shows in all modes |
Why it matters: the Sparrow fix means grenades and other ordnance now deal their full damage near his tracker dart.
Official Apex Legends update · November 10, 2026
Where is the official announcement?
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FAQ
Common questions
Does a Crypto drone revive still cancel when the timer runs out?
No. A revive started from the drone is no longer interrupted when the drone timer ends.
Are there still vaults on World’s Edge?
No. Respawn removed Loot Vaults from World’s Edge on purpose to keep Strongholds as the main source of mid-match loot.