Sentinel sniper in Apex Legends gets temporarily removed, here's why

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Sentinel sniper rifle in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

The Sentinel sniper in Apex Legends has been temporarily removed from the game on September 19, 2025. This was done in response to a game-breaking bug that had surfaced in the title. Respawn Entertainment wasted no time in quickly addressing the problem by temporarily vaulting the weapon and removing it from all playlists.

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This article will discuss the bug associated with the Sentinel sniper in Apex Legends.


Why was the Sentinel sniper in Apex Legends temporarily removed?

The weapon has been temporarily vaulted because of a game-breaking bug that has been discovered by numerous users.

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According to player reports, once a person picks up the sniper rifle in-game, they lose the ability to shoot with the gun, aim down sight, or even run properly. All three elements are significantly hindered, preventing gamers from playing the title. In certain cases, players got to fire the gun once before it got unresponsive.

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Some individuals have stated on social media that dropping the weapon and picking it back up can sometimes fix this issue. Others have stated that reloading the Sentintel once can potentially solve the problem. However, as is evident, there is no proper solution yet. Fortunately, the developers are working on it.

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After numerous players reported the issue on social media, Respawn and EA were quick to notice it and have, for the time being, removed the weapon from the game. Based on the studio's statement, a hotfix patch will be released in the upcoming weeks, allowing players to update their game and bypass the issue.

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That's everything that you need to know about the removal of the Sentinel sniper in Apex Legends. For more related content, check out:

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