Apex Legends
Apex Legends' Sun Squad Collection Event start time nears for FPS fansMar 27, 2023 - The LoadoutIf you're wondering what the answer is to the question "When is the Apex Legends Sun Squad Collection Event start time?", you're not alone. And, if you keep reading, we'll be sure to let you know. The next major content update for Respawn Entertainment's battle royale Apex Legends is almost upon us - and, there's more to this update than meets the eye. Sure, we're going to get some swimsuit skins and Lifeguard Newcastle, but Respawn Entertainment is making a couple other changes that you're going to want to know about. But, first things first, the start time. We know this Apex Legends blog post only confirms the start date, but we're confident that the Apex Legends Sun Squad Collection Event start time is 10:00 PST / 13:00 EST / 18:00 GMT on March 28. This is the same time the in-game store resets and the usual start time for in-game events. Respawn Entertainment has something of a schedule when it comes to these things, and it rarely deviates from that. As you may already know, this Collection Event is finally giving Apex Legends' thirstier fans what they've been asking for. So, you can stop asking now, an Apex Legends swimsuit skin is coming for Loba in the Sun Squad Collection Event update. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends datamine teases Caustic prestige skin release date New Apex Legends event skins have nothing on these Sun Squad concepts Apex Legends smuggles vital Ash buff in Sun Squad event update Apex Legends datamine teases Caustic prestige skin release dateMar 27, 2023 - The LoadoutWe know the Sun Squad Collection Event is just kicking off, but a recent Apex Legends datamine is teasing this battle royale's players with what's to come in the next Collection Event - and it's great news for Caustic mains. Yes, that's right; it looks like we're finally going to have a Caustic prestige skin release date to talk about - and it's about time too, right? If Apex Legends content creator and reliable leaker 'SenosApex' is to be believed (and they're rarely wrong), we could be seeing another Apex Legends Collection Event - which presents players with the Caustic prestige skin - start in-game just a week after the conclusion of the upcoming Sun Squad event. So, that means, if nothing changes, the Apex Legends Caustic Prestige skin release date is April 18. We know we said this Apex Legends update is what would make Prestige skins worth unlocking, but we still can't help but get a little excited about the prospect of seeing another mythic-rarity skin in this battle royale shooter. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends' Sun Squad Collection Event start time nears for FPS fans New Apex Legends event skins have nothing on these Sun Squad concepts Apex Legends smuggles vital Ash buff in Sun Squad event update New Apex Legends event skins have nothing on these Sun Squad conceptsMar 24, 2023 - The LoadoutWell, we can't quite believe it but Respawn Entertainment has buckled and given Apex Legends fans a Loba swimsuit skin in-game. However, as exciting as the new Apex Legends event skins are, the upcoming Sun Squad Collection Event is missing a few skins. Thankfully, a talented 3D artist has taken it upon themselves to deliver Sun Squad Collection Event swimsuit skins for Revenant and Pathfinder. Yeah, they're just about as hilarious as you might imagine they are. Taking to the Apex Legends subreddit with the confidence of a 3D artist who has struck gold, 'Muradiant' has shared an image of both Revenant and Pathfinder wearing bikinis on a beach. We don't want to call anyone out for being a fool, but if you think wearing a bikini is going to make Revenant look less cool, you're mistaken. He's obviously wearing sunnies. But, as you can see for yourself below, these swimsuit skins are quite-literally just the default appearances for both of Apex Legends characters mentioned with solid-colour bikinis on. As hilarious as we find it, we're not sure Respawn Entertainment would get away with a skin that's so similar to the default appearance - even if that's what the fans seemingly want. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends' Sun Squad Collection Event start time nears for FPS fans Apex Legends smuggles vital Ash buff in Sun Squad event update You can stop asking now, an Apex Legends swimsuit skin is coming Apex Legends Sun Squad Collection EventMar 23, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsSun’s out? Guns out. It’s the Sun Squad Collection Event! See how well you can handle the heat in new limited-time mode Heatwave, a twist on Battle Royale where periodic heat waves damage players who are outdoors. Head indoors to keep having fun in the sun! Unlock 24 limited-time cosmetics, with Legendary skins for Ash, Mirage, Fuse and more. Earn additional items with the event’s rewards track. And if you unlock all 24 cosmetics before the event ends, you’ll automatically receive Ash’s new Heirloom, “Strongest Link”! Learn more about Apex Legends: Revelry http://x.ea.com/76084 Apex Legends smuggles vital Ash buff in Sun Squad event updateMar 23, 2023 - The LoadoutApex Legends developer Respawn Entertainment has just revealed the Sun Squad Collection Event - a summer-themed in-game event kicking off a lot sooner than summer is IRL. If you're someone who's been wanting some sort of beachwear cosmetic for Loba, you're in luck. You can stop asking now, an Apex Legends swimsuit skin is coming. However, Loba mains aren't the only ones winning in this Collection Event update. Apex Legends is smuggling a vital Ash buff in the Sun Squad Collection Event update. As shown by this Apex Legends blog post on the new Collection Event, it looks like Ash's Arc Snare tactical ability is going to get a rather substantial buff when the next title update drops - which is going to be on March 28, when the event itself begins. Not only is Respawn Entertainment reducing the cooldown of this ability by five seconds, from 25s to 20s, it's also increasing the travel speed of the Arc Snare projectile itself by almost double. This means that the Arc Snare travel speed is being increased from 700 up to 1200. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: You can stop asking now, an Apex Legends swimsuit skin is coming Star Wars FPS could see Apex Legends devs revive iconic Jedi Knight You'll never guess where these sneaky Apex Legends QR codes lead You can stop asking now, an Apex Legends swimsuit skin is comingMar 23, 2023 - The Loadout23/03/2023 Respawn Entertainment has confirmed that a swimsuit skin is coming to Apex Legends in the Sun Squad Collection Event. Details have been added to the text below to reflect that. Now, we don't want to get anyone of you out there too excited, but it looks like we might be seeing an Apex Legends swimsuit skin from Respawn Entertainment very soon - and, no, we're not joking around. The battle royale developer has taken to Twitter with a "deal" that it would "add the swimsuit skin" if a post hit a certain number of likes on the social media platform. And, as you might imagine, this didn't take long at all. So, now it looks like Respawn Entertainment is going to introduce a swimsuit skin for Apex Legends. Yeah, we know. If you're someone who spends a bit of time on the Apex Legends subreddit, you'll know all-too-well that quite a lot of this battle royale's fans have been asking for a Loba swimsuit skin for quite some time. So, the fact that Respawn Entertainment is going to give Apex Legends fans "the" swimsuit skin is exciting. But, it's that exact phrasing that could mean we're in for something entirely different. However, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends smuggles vital Ash buff in Sun Squad event update Star Wars FPS could see Apex Legends devs revive iconic Jedi Knight You'll never guess where these sneaky Apex Legends QR codes lead Star Wars FPS could see Apex Legends devs revive iconic Jedi KnightMar 23, 2023 - The LoadoutWe know a lot of you might just see Respawn Entertainment as the studio behind Apex Legends and the (now seemingly dead) FPS franchise Titanfall, but this is also the studio behind Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, the upcoming Star Wars Jedi Survivor, and a currently unnamed FPS game set in the Star Wars universe. Information is scarce when it comes to that last one, but a few job listings online have seemingly confirmed the setting of this Star Wars FPS from Respawn Entertainment - and, of course, there's a lot to be excited about. First spotted by Exputer on the professional networking site LinkedIn, it looks like Respawn Entertainment is hiring for a number of roles related to its upcoming Star Wars FPS game. For the most part, the job description is full of the sort of language you'd expect. However, there is one section that seemingly confirms that this upcoming Star Wars FPS is going to be set in the Age of Rebellion, an era largely covered by the Original Trilogy of Star Wars movies - alongside the Star Wars Battlefront 2 narrative and the tail end of the animated series Star Wars Rebels. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends smuggles vital Ash buff in Sun Squad event update You can stop asking now, an Apex Legends swimsuit skin is coming You'll never guess where these sneaky Apex Legends QR codes lead Apex Legends Regal Wrath SaleMar 21, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38098458/9fa060eb4317b25e167da60b743e1726485b32bf.png Shop for Legendary Skins, Bundles, Apex Packs* and More in the Apex Legends Regal Wrath Sale. From March 21 - March 28 enjoy limited-time discounts on bundles and so much more! Check out the new Legendary skins for Ash “Opulent Instigator”, Fuse “Artillery Armsman”, and Bloodhound “Majestic Tracker” . Drop in to Apex Legends and check out the Store tab today! *Not available in all regions For more details on Apex Packs including probability rates and items available, please visit our FAQ. https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legends/about/frequently-asked-questions#q3Respawn to keep Apex Legends running for another “10 to 15 years” as it opens third studioMar 21, 2023 - VG247Respawn Entertainment has announced the opening of its third studio, with the intentions of keeping battle-royale shooter, Apex Legends, running for another “10 to 15 years.” The developer, owned by EA, was initially founded by former Call of Duty developers in 2010, rising to fame with the release of Titanfall in 2014. Now, in 2023, Respawn is working on the upcoming Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, while continually working on its free-to-play title, Apex Legends. In a detailed interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Respawn shares that it’s new studio will be located in Madison, Wisconsin, with plans to bring in more talent to work on Apex Legends. Read more Revelry Fan CreationMar 17, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsJoin us in the celebration of Apex Legends. @叶无趣 You'll never guess where these sneaky Apex Legends QR codes leadMar 16, 2023 - The LoadoutApex Legends Season 16 is still underway, as players duke it out for competitive glory in the ever-popular multiplayer shooter. Though many Bangalore or Wraith players are waiting for the arrival of Apex Legends Season 17, there are still some treats to discover, such as fun QR codes that can be found in-game at your own leisure. If you're wondering where these Apex Legends QR codes take you in cyberspace, you may just feel right at home. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends leaks show epic abilities for potential new legend Uplink Apex Legends' new playlist the perfect place to warm up for ranked Apex Legends' Imperial Guard Collection Event start time is hours away Apex Legends leaks show epic abilities for potential new legend UplinkMar 10, 2023 - The LoadoutThough Apex Legends Season 16 is currently underway, battle royale game fans are already looking ahead to what the next Apex Legends update holds. New legend Uplink is a fresh contender allegedly in the works from developer Respawn Entertainment - and these Apex Legends leaks surrounding him are pretty tasty. Recent discoveries dig into his abilities, giving players a glimpse of what to potentially expect in the popular FPS. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends' new playlist the perfect place to warm up for ranked Apex Legends' Imperial Guard Collection Event start time is hours away Apex Legends could help new ranked players with this useful feature DON A GUARDIAN’S ARMOR IN THE IMPERIAL GUARD COLLECTION EVENTMar 7, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsMIXTAPE The festivities for the 4th Anniversary of Apex Legends continues with the launch of the Imperial Guard Collection Event! Say hello to Mixtape: a permanent playlist featuring a rotation of Team Deathmatch, Control, and Gun Run! It’s the perfect way to take a break from Battle Royale and hone your skills in new ways. We're also excited to be adding the Mixtapes modes to Custom Matches on March 7th! We'll also be adjusting the requirements to start a match based on the modes available. https://media.contentapi.ea.com/content/dam/apex-legends/common/articles/imperial-collection-event/imperial.png.adapt.1456w.png Players needed to start Battle Royale Mode: 30 Players needed to start Team Deathmatch mode: 12 Players needed to start Control Mode: 6 Players needed to start Gun Run: 6 IMPERIAL GUARD COLLECTION EVENT ITEMS Unlock 24 enchanting limited-time cosmetics, with Legendary skins for Wraith, Gibraltar, Loba, and more! https://media.contentapi.ea.com/content/dam/apex-legends/common/articles/imperial-collection-event/imperial-guard-ce-prize-track.jpg.adapt.1456w.jpg All 24 items will be available in exchange for Apex Coins or Crafting Metals and in Imperial Guard Collection Event Apex Packs for the entire duration of the event. For this collection, we’re keeping our anniversary festivities going by changing the crafting cost of items in this event! All Crafting Metal prices for event items will be reduced by 50% (e.g. Legendaries that would have cost 2,400 will be reduced to 1,200). You will be able to craft all the items in the Collection Event for half the cost of Crafting Metals. This means players can unlock Wraith’s Hope’s Dawn Kunai for half the cost compared to other Collection Events. We will also be adding 2 Collection Event packs and 3 regular Apex Packs to the reward tracker, allowing players to unlock Hope’s Dawn even sooner! You can still earn up to 1,400 points per day and challenges refresh daily. All these challenges also stack with your Battle Pass so you can complete multiple challenges at once. As a refresher, here is the breakdown of Collection Event packs contents: https://media.contentapi.ea.com/content/dam/apex-legends/common/articles/imperial-collection-event/image2.png.adapt.1456w.png If you unlock all 24 Collection Event items before the event ends, you’ll automatically receive Wraith’s “Hope’s Dawn” Heirloom! HOPE’S DAWN Apex Legends is ever-changing. With the recent fourth anniversary of Apex Legends, we brought some major shake-ups to the game. We are continuing our philosophy of taking learnings from the last four years to ensure the game continually feels fresh and new for players across all aspects of the game. Wraith’s Kunai was first added to the game in 2019 with the introduction of Heirlooms. Since then, we have expanded what Heirlooms look and feel like in the game. To bring Wraith’s Heirloom up to a place that’s more in line with our recent Heirloom releases, we’re revitalizing her Kunai and introducing ...Apex Legends' new playlist the perfect place to warm up for rankedMar 7, 2023 - The LoadoutFor the last couple of weeks, Apex Legends players have been able to take a break from battle royale and jump into this shooter's take on the indomitable Team Deathmatch. However, now that the Apex Legends Imperial Guard Collection Event start time is upon us, there's a new permanent playlist to look forward to - and it's going to be a fantastic place for players to hone their skills and warm up before they attempt to clamber up Apex Legends' ranks. We are, of course, talking about Apex Legends' Mixtape. If you're sitting there wondering what Mixtape is, and why you should care about it, you're in the right place. Apex Legends' Mixtape is a rotational playlist that sees Team Deathmatch available permanently alongside Apex Legends' Control - a fan favourite LTM from seasons gone by - and the more-recently introduced Gun Run. From March 7 onwards, which is when the new CE kicks off, Mixtape will see all three LTM modes available on a permanent basis every 15 minutes. So, even if you're not a fan of Gun Run - for example - you won't have to wait long to jump into one of the other game modes available. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends' Imperial Guard Collection Event start time is hours away Apex Legends could help new ranked players with this useful feature Apex Legends pick rates trend might mean new meta on horizon for FPS Apex Legends' Imperial Guard Collection Event start time is hours awayMar 7, 2023 - The LoadoutWhen is the Apex Legends Imperial Guard Collection Event start time? Well, the next major Apex Legends content update is here, and we can't quite believe it has already been two weeks since the Revelry update and Season 16 dropped. But, it has been two weeks and now the Imperial Guard Collection Event is upon us. If you're looking forward to jumping into this new event and everything it's going to offer, we have what you need to know about when it's all available right here. Despite the fact that this Apex Legends blog post only confirms the start date of this event, the Apex Legends Imperial Guard Collection Event start time is 10:00 PST / 13:00 EST / 18:00 GMT on March 7. This information is based on the start time of previous in-game events; Respawn Entertainment has a schedule and it likes to stick to it. However, it is worth taking all of this with a small pinch of salt. Although quite unlikely, the time above isn't set in stone and these things are subject to change and delays. When you consider the fact that the Imperial Guard Collection Event is introducing an entirely new playlist alongside the standard array of Collection Event content, it wouldn't be too surprising to see some delays. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends' new playlist the perfect place to warm up for ranked Apex Legends could help new ranked players with this useful feature Apex Legends pick rates trend might mean new meta on horizon for FPS Apex Legends could help new ranked players with this useful featureMar 6, 2023 - The LoadoutIf there's one thing Respawn Entertainment does well when it comes to Apex Legends, it's in-game communication. The ping system felt revolutionary for a battle royale game when Apex Legends launched and it without a doubt helped players organise and share relevant in-game information without voice chat. However, there's a level of complexity to Apex Legends that a ping system can't convey and we think there's a feature that could help new players jumping into Apex Legends' ranked mode (and those of you solo-queueing) stay on top of communicating this information without the need for voice chat - or text chat, if you're a console player. If you're sitting there wondering what this feature could be, this Reddit post from Apex Legends player 'Shocker_103' offers up a very good example of it - although, we don't really have a name for it. What we think Apex Legends needs is contextual tips - something akin to the Smart Loot system employed in the battle royale, but with suggestions relating to resource allocation and taking advantage of the unique abilities each legend has. As you will be able to see below, an example of a pop-up that suggests a player with a high-rarity Knockdown Shield gives that to the Newcastle player in their squad to "increase the chance of a successful revival" is the sort of thing we're talking about. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends' new playlist the perfect place to warm up for ranked Apex Legends' Imperial Guard Collection Event start time is hours away Apex Legends pick rates trend might mean new meta on horizon for FPS Креативный директор Respawn Entertainment объявил об уходе из студииMar 5, 2023 - Gamemag.ruКреативный директор Respawn Entertainment Райан Ластимоса официально покидает студию и компанию EA. Apex Legends Imperial Guard Collection EventMar 2, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsDon a guardian’s armor and face your threats with pride in the Imperial Guard Collection Event! Show off your prowess in Mixtape, a permanent playlist featuring a rotation of Team Deathmatch, Control, and Gun Run. It’s the perfect way to hone your skills and prove your might across the Outlands. Unlock 24 limited-time cosmetics, with Legendary skins for Wraith, Revenant, Octane and more. Earn additional items with the event’s rewards track. And if you unlock all 24 cosmetics before the event ends, you'll automatically receive Wraith’s “Hope’s Dawn” Heirloom! Learn more about Apex Legends: Revelry http://x.ea.com/76084 Over 200 Apex Legends QA testers have been abruptly laid off by EAMar 1, 2023 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunOn Tuesday, EA abruptly laid off over 200 quality assurance testers at their LA office Baton Rouge, who were primarily working on their free-to-play battle royale Apex Legends. This news comes from a report by Kotaku which says the layoffs happened over a last-minute Zoom call, according to three of their sources. EA later confirmed the news, calling the layoffs part of their “ongoing global strategy” to expand the “distribution of our Apex Legends testing team.” Read more Apex Legends pick rates trend might mean new meta on horizon for FPSFeb 28, 2023 - The LoadoutThe minutia of Apex Legends' meta is always shifting and it isn't always as easy as it could be to find out who you should be picking when someone like Octane or Wraith has already been chosen in your pre-game lobby. While it's always worth checking out our Apex Legends tier list (if you're not bothered about who you're playing as), the latest Apex Legends pick rates can often provide some useful information - particularly if you're trying to climb the Apex Legends ranks. Looking at what's going on at higher ranks right now, it's becoming clear that a new legend meta is on the horizon. What do we mean by this? Well, while the most popular legends aren't changing just yet, Apex Legends' defensive conjurer Catalyst has seen a relative boom in popularity at this battle royale's higher ranks. As shown by Apex Legends Status, her Platinum rank pick rate is up 72%, her Diamond rank pick rate has shot up around 150%, and her pick rate at Master rank and above has risen almost 250% recently. For a legend that has been rather unpopular since her inception and addition to Apex Legends, this drastic increase in popularity is exciting - and it could be a sign that a major shift in the legend meta is coming. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends Season 17 LTM leak removes one unique thing about this BR Apex Legends' TDM should adopt this common League of Legends feature Apex Legends' Team Deathmatch still needs this key feature Apex Legends is the First Game to Top Fortnite 10 Days in a Row on TwitchFeb 13, 2019 - GitHypWith a growing list of failed battle royale games that at one point had thriving player bases and viewer numbers, Epic’s Fortnite looked to continue its dominance in 2019 with no real competition in sight… that is, until the creators of Titanfall dropped in last week out of nowhere with Apex Legends.
Last year, many believed triple-A military shooters, Call of Duty and Battlefield, could take over the battle royale genre in 2019. But with the hype for both now at an all-time low, EA and Respawn's brilliant marketing strategy, improved BR mechanics, and free-to-play format have resulted in Apex Legends becoming the most successful new game since Fortnite.
Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 was actually the first game to take attention away from Fortnite for a whole week during the end of 2018; peaking with 508k concurrent viewers on Twitch and holding the #1 position for 8 days in a row.
But unlike Black Ops 4, which saw its viewer base decline by 66% in its first week, Apex Legends has kept the interest of top streamers and its viewer base has grown over time -- keeping it in the #1 position on Twitch for a record-breaking 10 days in a row.
Yesterday’s first-ever tournament for the game was Apex Legends' biggest day yet with a peak of 670k concurrent viewers during Twitch Rivals where team Kings Canyon’s Ninja, King Richard, and Dizzy took home the W.
Compared to the game’s peak viewer count of 486k viewers on its launch day, Apex Legends has since seen viewership rise by 38%; which is a great sign that Apex could have some serious staying power at the top, especially when considering the hype for most new games usually fades away by their second week on Twitch.
Player counts for Apex Legends also seem to be aligning once again with viewers' interest on Twitch. Respawn’s CEO, Vince Zampella, announced that the game broke 10 million unique players and 1 million concurrent players just 72 hours after launching.
And just 4 days after his first announcement, Zampella also revealed that Apex Legends has already more than doubled that number with 25 million unique players and well over 2 million concurrent players at its peak.
Seeing Apex Legends grow so quickly is reminiscent of Fornite’s meteoric rise after Epic shifted their focus to the battle royale genre. Unfortunately, at the moment all we have are official announcements from Respawn regarding the game’s continued growth...
So for now, viewership on Twitch is currently our best indicator of the current state of the game, and as long as it keeps increasing at the top of Twitch, it's safe to say that the player counts are too.
But unlike Black Ops 4, which saw its viewer base decline by 66% in its first week, Apex Legends has kept the interest of top streamers and its viewer base has grown over time -- keeping it in the #1 position on Twitch for a record-breaking 10 days in a row.
Yesterday’s first-ever tournament for the game was Apex Legends' biggest day yet with a peak of 670k concurrent viewers during Twitch Rivals where team Kings Canyon’s Ninja, King Richard, and Dizzy took home the W.
Compared to the game’s peak viewer count of 486k viewers on its launch day, Apex Legends has since seen viewership rise by 38%; which is a great sign that Apex could have some serious staying power at the top, especially when considering the hype for most new games usually fades away by their second week on Twitch.
Player counts for Apex Legends also seem to be aligning once again with viewers' interest on Twitch. Respawn’s CEO, Vince Zampella, announced that the game broke 10 million unique players and 1 million concurrent players just 72 hours after launching.
And just 4 days after his first announcement, Zampella also revealed that Apex Legends has already more than doubled that number with 25 million unique players and well over 2 million concurrent players at its peak.
Seeing Apex Legends grow so quickly is reminiscent of Fornite’s meteoric rise after Epic shifted their focus to the battle royale genre. Unfortunately, at the moment all we have are official announcements from Respawn regarding the game’s continued growth...
So for now, viewership on Twitch is currently our best indicator of the current state of the game, and as long as it keeps increasing at the top of Twitch, it's safe to say that the player counts are too.
Show Comments
