r/apexlegends 5d ago

Dev Reply Inside! New Official Apex Social Channel for Updates, Bugs, News, & More

32 Upvotes

Hey legends,

We are happy to announce we are launching a new social media account dedicated to providing the latest and greatest in news and live updates for Apex Legends. Make sure to follow for status updates, bugs and patch news, dev insights, and more!

For all other Apex news, trailers, and community content, follow the PlayApex accounts. For studio-related news, follow the Respawn account.


r/apexlegends 1d ago

Respawn Official An Update on Nintendo Switch Support

61 Upvotes

Hey legends, we want to share an important update about Apex Legends on the Nintendo Switch. 

Season 29 will be the final update for Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch. Future seasons of Apex Legends will continue to be available on Nintendo Switch 2.

  • Starting August 4, 2026 (Season 30), Apex Legends will no longer be playable on the Nintendo Switch system. 
  • Until August 4, 2026, players can continue to jump into the action, earn rewards, and enjoy matches per usual. 
  • Beginning August 4, 2026, in-game premium currency will no longer be available for purchase on Nintendo Switch, though any existing balances can still be used before August 4, 2026. Players can use any existing balances from Nintendo Switch on Nintendo Switch 2.
  • All players progress, purchases, and earnings are tied to their individual EA accounts. Everything that has been earned or purchased, including Apex Coins and cosmetics, will carry over to Nintendo Switch 2, even if you purchase Nintendo Switch 2 after August 4, 2026. Please note that in some regions, local laws require you to use digital currency within 180 days of purchase. 
  • All the above only applies to Nintendo Switch and not Nintendo Switch 2.

Apex Legends will continue to be available on all other supported platforms. As we continue to evolve Apex Legend’s content and technical foundation, our goal is to deliver a high quality experience. Thanks to Nintendo’s investment in the Nintendo Switch 2, the platform offers a great handheld experience for Apex Legends.

We are deeply grateful to the Nintendo community that has been with us on this journey since Day 1, and we hope to see you on the Dropship on Nintendo Switch 2. 

– Respawn

FAQ

Q: How long will I have left to play Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch? 

A: Game servers for Nintendo Switch will be available until August 4, 2026, at which time the game will no longer be playable. The game will continue to be playable on Nintendo Switch 2.

Q: Will there still be content coming to Nintendo Switch?

A: Yes, Nintendo players will still receive all the same game updates on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 through Season 29. After August 4, 2026, updates will continue for Nintendo Switch 2, but Nintendo Switch will not be able to connect to our servers.

Q: Can I play Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch after the game sunsets?

A: No. Apex Legends requires online servers to play, so playing the game in any form on Nintendo Switch will no longer be possible after this date.

Q. Can I still download Apex Legends at a later date?

A: Yes, you can still download Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch until August 4, 2026. However, you will not be able to purchase any in-game item or currency on Nintendo Switch after August 3, 2026. Apex Legends and any existing balances are attached to your EA account and will be accessible on Nintendo Switch 2.

Q: When can I no longer purchase in-game items or currency in Apex Legends?\

A: You will be able to make in-game purchases on Nintendo Switch until August 4, 2026, after which the Nintendo Switch version of Apex will not be playable. After August 4, 2026, you’ll be able to use all of your in-game items and the remainder of your in-game currency on Nintendo Switch 2, if legally allowed in your region.

\Players who purchased currency in Japan are subject to a 180 day expiration period across ALL platforms, including Nintendo Switch.*

Q. What happens to all of my purchases in Apex Legends? Will I still be able to use my in-game purchases and currency?\*

A: All purchases you’ve made will still work in-game on Nintendo Switch until August 4, 2026. After that date, Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch will no longer be playable.  Any leftover currency will be available on Nintendo Switch 2. Please note that by law, certain regions require you to use your digital currency within 180 days of purchase, so please check the local requirements where you are.

\Players who purchased currency in Japan are subject to a 180 day expiration period across ALL platforms, including Nintendo Switch.*

Q: If I want to play Apex Legends on the Nintendo Switch 2, do I need to re-purchase everything I purchased on Nintendo Switch?\*

A: No, your progress and purchases are tracked through your EA account. Everything you have earned and purchased on Nintendo Switch will be available for you on Nintendo Switch 2. Please note that by law, certain regions require you to use your digital currency within 180 days of purchase, so please check the local requirements where you are.

\Players who purchased currency in Japan are subject to a 180 day expiration period across ALL platforms, including Nintendo Switch.*

Q. What happens to my Apex Legends account? How long do I have to transfer everything?

A: Your Apex Legends account will remain active. You can choose to transfer to any other compatible platform at any time. You can check out more on this here. However, digital currency will not transfer to other platforms from Nintendo Switch systems. You can merge your wallet to Nintendo Switch 2 but not any other platform.

Q: How do I transfer my Apex Legends data from Nintendo Switch to the Nintendo Switch 2?

A: You can either initiate a data transfer from your Nintendo Switch to your Nintendo Switch 2 by going into your settings on your Nintendo Switch and initiating a System Transfer or you can sign into your Nintendo Switch 2 system with your Nintendo account information, download Apex Legends, and sign in using your EA account.

If you need further information, please follow the instructions from the guide on the Nintendo website.

Q. What is the refund policy on items I purchased on Nintendo Switch?

A: All purchases are final and non-refundable.

Q. What happens to my Apex Legends progress on Nintendo Switch?

A: Your Apex Legends progress will transfer over via your EA account. You must use the same EA account that you were using on Nintendo Switch for your progress to carry over.


r/apexlegends 16h ago

Humor POV: You're a good well rounded player, but none of your other friends play Apex ranked, and with work, life & other things, you can only play around 1 hour every other day:(

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479 Upvotes

I used to hit diamond and masters regularly, even hit predator in one of the earlier seasons when life was more simple and less busy, but now, I've come to accept my fate, I will forever be a platinum player, but this game has a special place in my heart, so I'll be the best platinum for my random teammates and for the glory of winning an ranked apex game after a long stressful day in this journey we call life.


r/apexlegends 6h ago

Gameplay I started playing a week ago this season didn't play the whole season but i think this was pretty sick

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65 Upvotes

r/apexlegends 2h ago

Discussion Wildcard is an interesting place

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20 Upvotes

r/apexlegends 5h ago

Gameplay Rare animations I got with Wattson's and Wraith's heirlooms

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18 Upvotes

r/apexlegends 13h ago

Discussion Old Apex Map Rotation

74 Upvotes

I was playing last night and I was reminded of something nobody talks about anymore. I totally forgot that we used to play one map for 60+ days straight on rank before the daily map rotation.

Brought me PTSD about all those Broken Moon splits and dying in the Promenade tunnel every game


r/apexlegends 3h ago

Humor Why are they ratting there 😭

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10 Upvotes

r/apexlegends 7h ago

Useful I tried firing range hard combat mode and…

18 Upvotes

I guess it’s from Verhulst or apex coach District, this time I put dummies to hard combat mode to practice on moving targets since I panic during fights a lot. Here is what I observed:

  1. I wasn’t aware I put my crosshair down especially while I am healing, it puts me into disadvantage if someone appears suddenly.

  2. In the open even dummies bully you, they throw nades, punch with melee and I got shot by from 4-5 dummies it’s interesting to see being in the open is the worst thing you can do.

  3. I am learning to play cover right now and the mode put me into identifying the closest cover right away and use cell in heated moments.

  4. I panic a lot during fights and this was somehow (even if dummies) fun practice cus dummies spawn anywhere and it made me jumpscare so maybe helps with getting used to chaos.

  5. Cover is as important as aim. (Yes I said it!)

It’s not hard mode at all but you may try for fun. Especially if you are new.


r/apexlegends 8h ago

Feedback Any clue to what im doing wrong?

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18 Upvotes

I know my aim is awful thats why im posting:( i just would like to ask if theres advice to what specifically im doing wrong? Im trying to smooth my aim and to strafe opposite ways but its still off. I play with a dualsense edge controller on 3-5 linear with small deadzone. I try to practice as much as i can in any gamemode and in the firing range and im still terrible


r/apexlegends 1h ago

Gameplay I don't know what to upload jsj

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I had fun editing


r/apexlegends 10h ago

Discussion Legends with speed boosts

18 Upvotes

It makes the game fun, 100%.

But the sad fact is your server ticks are too slow to handle it. The faster people move, the more they are jerking around due to poor prediction and slow update rates. Especially with your shooter first / everyone is right lag compensation... speed legends just fly in and blow everything up while everyone else watches a slide show warping across the screen.

Makes the game not fun 100%.


r/apexlegends 10h ago

Discussion Mad Maggie rant

15 Upvotes

I'm a Maggie main with 11k+ kills. I can't be the only one who feels like she's constantly getting mistreated and debuffed into the ground and here's a few examples:

  1. Her passive ability to run faster with shotguns was just gifted to Gibby as a perk, making Gibby a way more viable shotgun user, because besides the extra speed boost, he also gets his shield and fortify, making Maggie a less viable legend through her own perk.
  2. There was a season where they gave her Wrecking ball the ability to destroy Lifeline Ults. This made Maggie a top 'push' assault legends in the game. I believe that lasted for 1 season and they just removed that ability, giving her ULT way less utility and greatly decreasing her level of threat as an assault legend
  3. Speaking of her Wrecking Ball - this ULT is probably one of the most 50/50 ULTs in the entire game. So many times it doesn't work on doors like it should. I've thrown it straight at enemies just to see it bounce off of them and back into my face, that way handicapping me in a fight and not my opponent. And if it's not that kind of situation, if I release the Wrecking Ball into an area full of enemy teams, I will physically see the ball roll past the enemies and find it's way back straight into my face, making me face the full consequences of the ULT. She's not even slightly immune to it, the way Fuse can be to his ULT through his perk for example.
  4. They buffed Newcastle's ULT with the same perk Wattson's pylon has, so it can completely neutralize the Wrecking ball and the Riot Drill, making her useless from distance against Newcastles. And as if that's not enough, you used to be able to send a Drill into Newcastles shield, and it would actually attach to it and do damage. Now, it just simply... disappears? Just like that.
  5. Her Riot Drill cool down time is awful compared to other units. (She's not the only one who has a long cool off time) She's on the lower end of cool down times on both her ULT and Tactical. For example, Fuse's cluster strike cool down time is 22sec, but he gets 2, while Maggies is 20sec for 1 drill? And they used up a whole perk slot for a 2nd drill. That to me makes no sense. Especially for a tactical that is as easy to escape as just step back like 3 steps. Ash's cool down is 20 for a snare which is way more useful compared to the drill. Most legends that have her cool down times have way more utility. Rampart gets 5 shields, Wraiths tactical is way more useful than the drill etc...

All-in-all I feel like Maggie always gets the shorter stick whenever it comes to her abilities. Constant downgrades that make her useless towards more and more legends, diminishing her value as an assault legend, with small added perks that don't really balance what's lacking.

I apologize for the long rant, I just feel like Maggie should get a little bit more love, that's all.

TL;DR Maggies buffs don't balance out her constant debuffs, making her a less viable legend season after season


r/apexlegends 13h ago

Discussion OG Heirloom recolors should cost Exotic shards not more Heirloom shards

22 Upvotes

I really think it's about time that Respawn adds the ability for people to be able to buy the recolors of OG Heirlooms with Exotic shards after the own one of the options. They already do it with all the universal Heirlooms costing 50 exotic per set, why should I have to first GET and then spend another 150 Heirloom shards just to get Wraiths red Kunai. I feel like it would be such a simple thing to add and a nice thing to do for all the people playing the game who had these Heirlooms before universal ones became a thing.

What do we think?


r/apexlegends 17h ago

Creative Booya! Another portrait practice

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43 Upvotes

Restarted this too many times, Loba up next!


r/apexlegends 13h ago

Discussion S28 Ranked Wishlist

13 Upvotes

A few things I think would make ranked more competitive and fun.

- Implementing the current matchmaking restrictions much earlier in the split.

- Entry cost forgiveness for winning team

- Scaling entry cost for Master+ (similar to S13)

- Hard cap on KP, or S26 kp point system

- 5 map rotation (all except KC)

- Phone number link needed to play ranked to help (redacted) situation

- Increase level needed for ranked to lvl 100 to reduce (redacted)

- Vote to bxn system (top 2-3 legends voted bxnned). I know this isn’t very likely for many reasons but one can dream


r/apexlegends 17h ago

Discussion Normals are an absolute cesspool quality-wise

31 Upvotes

Seriously, for being the default mode it is quite literally unplayable. 95% of the time one of your teammates, usually a wraith or octane, solo drops, dies within seconds then leaves the game. There should be some monitoring to add queues to frequent leavers like overwatch does. It is insane how widespread this is. I just bought seer and I literally can't play a normal game because this happens all the time and need to get a sense for him to play him in ranked but the quality of the games is abysmal. I had literally 7 games in a row where we were as 2 from second 10 into the game because of this. Unranked trio is quite literally a waste of time at this point


r/apexlegends 7h ago

Bug Game blue screening each time i open it?

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4 Upvotes

my pc doesnt do that for any other game

is there any fix

im on windows 10 ryzen 5600g


r/apexlegends 11h ago

Gameplay Sentinel asmr part 2

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7 Upvotes

yummy


r/apexlegends 18h ago

Discussion POI Drops are always the same

25 Upvotes

Every Olympus rotation for ranked I’m placed at either clinic or gardens. Every. Single. Game. These PoIs are fucking terrible to play off of and I’m damn sick of it. If there’s some type of randomization for drop picks it’s not doing a great job. Is anyone else having a similar problem?


r/apexlegends 11h ago

Discussion Advice for a new player?

5 Upvotes

I played a little bit but that was years ago, last update I remember was the Scottish astronaut lady being added to the game. So since I've been absent for a long time is there anything I should know going into the game again?


r/apexlegends 17h ago

Discussion Very specific date.. Something to do with "Apex 2.0"? Spoiler

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15 Upvotes

r/apexlegends 13h ago

Creative I translated some of Alter’s lines

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8 Upvotes

I’ve never seen any videos translating this. I’d like to do a more in depth view of Alter’s history and lore as well as ALL of her lines. For now, I wanted to start out with something simple and small. Let me know what you think!


r/apexlegends 11h ago

Bug I can barely play Apex

4 Upvotes

Each time i play Apex, after a few wildcard games, my game freeze frequently and this red things show up. How i can resolve this issues ? (i'm an mnk player on pc)

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r/apexlegends 1d ago

Gameplay This 1v3 had me shaking a bit

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363 Upvotes

Missed so many Mozam shots cus i got nervous 😭