Apex Legends followers, we obtained the whole lot we wished. At EA Play Live 2020, Respawn Entertainment introduced that its free-to-play battle royale recreation Apex Legends will launch on Nintendo Switch and Steam for PC in autumn 2020. And higher but, gamers on these two platforms will be capable to be a part of everybody else on Origin for PC, the PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Yes, Apex Legends is getting help for cross-platform play, additionally in autumn 2020.
Respawn Entertainment recreation director Chad Grenier made the anticipated bulletins throughout the online-only EA Play Live 2020. Grenier devoted most of his time to speaking in regards to the success of Apex Legends season Four and the way it was their largest thus far, and the encouraging indicators with Apex Legends season 5. Grenier additionally unveiled a brand new limited-time occasion referred to as “Lost Treasures”, which will probably be obtainable June 23 throughout all platforms. Watch the trailer under.
As of October final 12 months, Apex Legends had 70 million gamers worldwide, making it one of many largest video games throughout all genres. In December, Apex Legends gained “best multiplayer game” at The Game Awards 2019. At EA Play Live 2020, Grenier did not give us an replace on that 70-million determine, however given his declare about Apex Legends season 4, that determine is predicted to have grown.
That success hasn’t come with none its criticisms. In August final 12 months, Respawn attracted large controversy with the introduction of the limited-time occasion referred to as “Iron Crown”. Most objects may solely be acquired by means of loot packing containers — a mannequin that made EA notorious with Star Wars: Battlefront II — and probably the most coveted merchandise wanted you to have 24 different objects. Its efficient worth? $170 (about Rs. 13,000). That introduced a wave of backlash, and Respawn ultimately apologised.
Apex Legends is out in autumn 2020 on Switch and Steam. Cross-play will even arrive in autumn 2020.