Apex Legends Mobile Release Date, Gameplay And Specs
You may be interested in the upcoming Apex Legends Mobile release if you've been a fan of the class-based battle royale shooter since its launch in 2019, or just want to try something new after hearing all the hype. Players worldwide will get the chance to try Apex Legends out for free on both iOS and Android mobile devices very soon, despite having to wait a whole year since the initial announcement in April 2021. So for a breakdown of everything we know about Apex Legends Mobile, including the release date, gameplay, crossplay, and more, we've got you covered.
Apex Legends Mobile Release Date
The full release of Apex Legends Mobile is set to come on May 17, with it being released on both iOS and Android mobile devices worldwide. Initially we thought the release date would come much sooner, with most assuming it would be available toward the end of 2021.
Despite their beta testing beginning last year, it's not until recently that we got the news of its imminent release, with Respawn dropping the season one trailer for Apex Legends Mobile on May 11. Like the original game, it will be free-to-play, so users can download it and jump right in without having to spend a penny.
Players can pre-register now to be one of the first on release to jump into the action. This also unlocks community rewards as more and more people sign up. Below are the links to pre-register for your respective device:
Apex Legends Mobile Specifications
To play Apex Legends Mobile on your device, you will need to meet the Android or iOS minimum requirements. These are:
Android Minimum Requirements
- Soc: Snapdragon 435/ Hisilicon Kirin 650/ Mediatek Helio P20/ Exynos 7420
- Android 6.0
- Open GL 3.1 or higher
- 4 GB free space
- At least 2 GB RAM
iOS Minimum Requirements
- iPhone 6S or later
- OS version: 11.0 or later
- CPU: A9
- 4 GB free space
- At least 2 GB RAM
What Are the Apex Legends Mobile Differences?
Click to enlargeApex Legends Mobile has been specifically designed for mobile play, with “streamlined controls and thoughtful optimisations that result in the most advanced battle royale combat available on a phone.” Therefore, skills on Apex Legends' PC and console versions may not transfer, as the game is pretty much brand-new in terms of setup.
Will There Be Apex Legends Mobile Crossplay?
It has been confirmed that Apex Legends Mobile will not have a crossplay feature due to the design changes between both versions of the game. This means players on Apex Legends Mobile will be unable to play with the PC and console audience, but both iOS and Android users are able to play together.
Who Is Developing Apex Legends Mobile?
Click to enlargeAnnounced by EA's CEO Andrew Wilson at a 2021 Q3 financial results briefing, he was quoted as saying "EA will be working with a Chinese partner to “create a mobile Apex Legends that will be released globally."
EA CFO Blake Jorgensen went on to add that "rolling mobile out in China, you need to have a partner, and we’re, as we’ve said in the prepared remarks today, working with a partner there. We’re very excited about the opportunity.”
Since then, we have found out via the Apex Legends FAQ on the EA website, that the game was developed with the help of Lightspeed and Quantum Studios, who are a part of Tencent.
That's all for our primer on what we know about the upcoming Apex Legends Mobile, and you'll be able to jump in with season one on May 17.
