Developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, this free-to-play battle royale combines hero shooter tactics with genre-defining innovations like the ping system and fluid mobility. With a constantly evolving roster of unique Legends and regular seasonal updates, Apex Legends has carved out a top-tier spot in competitive multiplayer gaming.
Apex Legends
A Battle Royale with a Twist
Apex Legends drops players into a pulse-pounding arena where survival hinges on sharp shooting, fast movement, and smart team play.
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- Co-development
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- Engineering
release date
- February 2019
Evolving Legends, Evolving Game
More Key Info
Our Role:
Working alongside our partners at Respawn Entertainment, the MPG team provided support on a range of features such as,, backend engineering services including anti-cheat, network optimisation, and helping to solve matchmaking issues.
Developer:
Respawn Entertainment
Total Sales
Over 170 million as of November 2024
Publisher:
Electronic Arts
Reviews
"Apex Legends is one of the more entertaining, beautifully balanced, and gorgeous games in the Battle Royale genre."
- Metacritic
"Apex Legends is a mix of smart shooter ideas that makes for a competitive, team-based game that gets at all the best parts of battle royale while addressing a lot of the weaknesses."
- GameSpot
"Apex Legends spices up the battle royale formula with hero-based shooter pizazz and its revolutionary pinging system, which helps everyone feel welcome to the team."
- IGN Italia
Fun Facts
Apex Legends introduced the innovative "ping" system, allowing non-verbal communication between players, which has been praised for enhancing team coordination.
The game features a diverse cast of Legends, each with unique backstories and abilities, contributing to its rich lore and strategic depth.
Apex Legends surpassed 25 million players by the end of its first week, and 50 million within its first month, showcasing its rapid rise in popularity.
