A 2019 free-to-play battle royale shooter by Respawn Entertainment set in the Titanfall universe, featuring squad-based play and distinct hero abilities.
Origin
Developed in secret as Respawn shifted away from Titanfall 3, Apex Legends launched in February 2019 without prior marketing. Sixty squads of three players drop onto a shrinking map and compete to be the last team standing.
Gameplay
Each character — a “Legend” — has unique tactical, passive, and ultimate abilities. Apex popularized the contextual ping system, allowing players to communicate efficiently without voice chat.
Legacy
Apex Legends reached 25 million players within its first week and remains one of the most popular battle royale games. It established Respawn as a tentpole studio for Electronic Arts.