by Apex Legends Season 13 is live, adding the new playable legend Newcastle, the Downed Beast point of interest to Storm Point, and plenty of balance adjustments (all of which are listed in the Season 13 patch notes). The new season also makes some interesting tweaks to the ranking system.
As of Season 13, the way you earn Ranked Points (RP) has changed, and you are no longer safe from demotion once you reach a new medal level; In the past, hitting gold meant you could never go back down. to Silver, but that is no longer forever the case. Below, we cover everything you need to know about the Ranked changes and how to avoid being demoted.