Game guide
Apex Legends
A free-to-play, hero-based battle royale set in the Titanfall universe, where squads of three drop onto a shrinking map and fight to be the last team standing. Each Legend has unique tactical, passive, and ultimate abilities, and the game has expanded over the years with new maps, a ranked ladder, limited-time modes, and the Mixtape playlist of respawn-enabled arena modes.
- Developer
- Respawn Entertainment
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Released
- February 4, 2019 (PC, PS4, Xbox One); Nintendo Switch March 9, 2021
- Platforms
- PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch
Guides & data
Everything people search about Apex Legends — each answer verified against primary sources.
Apex Legends — frequently asked
How big is Apex Legends?
On PC it needs about 75 GB of free space (roughly a 73-74 GB download). Console sizes vary: around 80 GB on PS5, ~76 GB on Xbox Series X|S, ~73 GB on Xbox One, ~57 GB on PS4, and about 30 GB on the original Switch. Sizes grow with seasonal updates, so keep extra headroom free.
Is Apex Legends free?
Yes. Apex Legends is free-to-play on all platforms. It makes money through optional cosmetics, the Battle Pass, and Apex Coins; none of these are required to play or compete.
Sources
- Apex Legends on Steam — official page
- EA — Apex Legends PC System Requirements
- EA Help — Does Apex Legends have Cross Progression?
- EA — An Update on Nintendo Switch Support
- PC Gamer — Apex Legends download size
- Last verified: July 12, 2026. Sizes and specs can change with patches — tell us if something is out of date.