Apex Legends Reaches 100 Million Global Players | Screen Rant
Free to play battle royale Apex Legends has amassed over 100 million players since launching in 2019, but developer Respawn Entertainment says that it's only just beginning. The developer shared the news on social media with a video that collected a bunch of fans playing Apex Legends online and teased more news coming very soon for the battle royale.
Despite Apex Legends' many issues, it has made a major name for itself over the years. When it released, Fortnite was rising in popularity, PUBG was peaking, and games like Call of Duty were testing the waters for the genre. Titanfall developer Respawn figured out a way to carve out its gunplay and general gameplay, minus titans and wall-running, and put it into a hero shooter mixed with a battle royale. The idea was pretty ambitious, but it has paid off and held itself high as one of the most well-regarded free-to-play games on the market.
In just a little over two years, Apex Legends has garnered over 100 million players and managed to dominate the genre. Respawn celebrated the news online with a fan-centric video. Respawn also teased a big announcement coming on April 19th, likely regarding its upcoming new season, which some theorize may see the return of the giant robotic titans from Respawn's other major franchise.
Apex Legends recently came to Nintendo Switch, and although it's a rather weak version of the game compared to other consoles and PC, this ensures that the game is available on every major platform. The only other comparable battle royale on Nintendo Switch is Fortnite, which also rakes in tons of players and cash from in-game transactions. Call of Duty: Warzone has yet to make the leap from Xbox, PlayStation, and PC and likely never will, but it still manages to stand tall against its two competitors. Given the way these three battle royale games play and the fact they're all free-to-play, it's no wonder they're so successful. There's a significant variety in gameplay between all of them and they're not $6o each, making them easily accessible to everyone.
Even though fans have taken Respawn to task with issues in Apex Legends, it seems to be a game that very few people can quit. The fast-paced gunplay and unique characters certainly make it a blast to not only play, but also watch. Some battle royale games can get a bit dull, given the fact that matches can devolve into camping in corners or wandering around until a player is sniped in the back, but Apex Legends combines things like movement abilities and dialogue to keep the downtime engaging. It's likely the game will only continue to welcome new players thanks to its ever-evolving nature and fun gameplay.
Source: Respawn
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