Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale-hero shooter game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. It features a squad-based gameplay setup where players select from a diverse roster of characters, each with their own unique abilities and skills. The game emphasizes teamwork and strategic play, with players forming squads to compete in large-scale matches aiming to be the last team standing. Apex Legends is known for its innovative features, such as a ping communication system that allows players to communicate without voice chat, and a revival system that keeps the potential for a team comeback alive even if some members are defeated.
The game was released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One in February 2019 and later expanded to other platforms including Nintendo Switch and the next-gen consoles, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. There is also a mobile version titled Apex Legends Mobile, designed specifically for touchscreens. Apex Legends has been praised for its dynamic gameplay, character diversity, and engaging mechanics, distinguishing itself within the crowded battle royale genre .
