Apex Legends
Apex Legends is Respawn Entertainment's free-to-play first-person hero shooter — squads combine unique Legend abilities, weapons and movement across battle royale and rotating modes. It has been out on PC, PlayStation and Xbox since February 4, 2019, with Season 29: Overclocked and the Apex Legends x Cyberpunk event now current.
Latest update
Apex Legends x Cyberpunk is live from July 14 through August 4, 2026. Electronic Arts' event page confirms a Night City takeover of E-District in Wildcard, Sandevistan and Blackwall Breach Cyberware, Cyberpsychosis bonuses and the Mythic Skippy Alternator; Respawn's June 23 Overclocked Midseason patch remains the current balance update.
Release date and status
Respawn Entertainment released Apex Legends for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on February 4, 2019, Nintendo Switch on March 9, 2021, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on March 29, 2022, and Nintendo Switch 2 on August 5, 2025. The original Switch version remains playable until its service ends on August 4, 2026.
| Global release date | February 4, 2019 |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Current status | Released |
| Pricing model | Free-to-play·In-app purchases |
| Availability | Free through the EA app, Steam and Epic Games Store on PC and the PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo stores; original Nintendo Switch service ends August 4, 2026 while Nintendo Switch 2 continues |
Platforms and availability
Apex Legends is available on PC through the EA app, Steam and Epic Games Store, and on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 through their platform stores. The original Nintendo Switch edition is still available during this check but stops operating after August 4, 2026.
Gameplay overview
Squads select Legends with distinct tactical, passive and ultimate abilities, then loot weapons, armor and attachments while the Ring closes around the battlefield. The 60-player battle royale supports Trios, Duos and Ranked, while Wildcard, Mixtape and Bot Royale provide faster or more structured alternatives.
Story, setting, or main mode
Apex Legends has no traditional story campaign; its main competition is the Apex Games, a televised blood sport set across the Outlands in the Titanfall universe. Seasonal cinematics, quests and character interactions expand each Legend's story around the persistent multiplayer modes.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
Respawn's gameplay trailer shows coordinated Legend abilities, movement, revives and squad firefights, while the Season 29 gallery presents Axle's Nitro Gate, Deathbox Respawns, Vantage's updated kit and the Cyberpunk takeover of E-District.
Developer and publisher
Respawn Entertainment develops Apex Legends, and Electronic Arts publishes and distributes the game.
| Developer | Respawn Entertainment |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Official website | Apex Legends |
Download and availability
The base game is free, with optional Apex Coins, cosmetic items, event collections and Battle Pass purchases. An EA account and persistent internet connection are required, while platform subscription requirements vary by console.
System / Device Requirements
Steam and Epic Games Store publish the Windows tiers below. EA accounts and broadband internet are required for all gameplay.
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | AMD FX 4350 / Intel Core i3 6300 | AMD Ryzen 5 or equivalent |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Radeon HD 7790 2 GB / GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon R9 290 / GeForce GTX 970 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband internet | Broadband internet |
| Storage | 75 GB available | 75 GB available |