Apex Legends download & install size
Apex Legends needs roughly ~75 GB, and the exact size varies by platform (see the table below).
| Platform | Download / install size |
|---|---|
| PC | ~75 GB |
| Console | ~55-80 GB |
Will it fit on your console? (80 GB)
| Console | Usable storage | Free after install |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 | 667 GB | ✓ +587 GB |
| Xbox Series X | 802 GB | ✓ +722 GB |
| Xbox Series S | 364 GB | ✓ +284 GB |
How long to download? (80 GB)
| Connection | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| 25 Mbps | 7.1 hours |
| 100 Mbps | 1.8 hours |
| 500 Mbps | 21 min |
At full line speed — real-world downloads are usually a bit slower.
Sources · Last verified: August 7, 2026.
Apex Legends is a large install that has grown steadily since launch. On PC the download runs roughly 73-74 GB and needs about 75 GB of free space to install (Steam lists around 75 GB, the Epic Games Store a hair more). Console footprints vary by hardware: the PS5 version is the biggest at roughly 80 GB, Xbox Series X|S sits near 76 GB, while the older PS4 (~57 GB) and Xbox One (~73 GB) builds are somewhat smaller thanks to reduced-resolution assets. The original Nintendo Switch version is far leaner at about 30 GB.
Because Apex is a live-service game, its size is a moving target rather than a fixed number. New seasons, maps, Legends, and event content are added roughly every few months, and major patches can temporarily balloon storage needs during the download-and-unpack step, so it is wise to keep 15-20 GB of headroom free beyond the base install. Installing additional voice-over language packs also adds several gigabytes each. An SSD is strongly recommended for faster level streaming, and the figures above should be treated as approximate and current-as-of-2026 rather than permanent, since they drift upward with almost every update. Always check your storefront for the live download size before installing.
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: August 7, 2026. Sizes and specs can change with patches — tell us if something is out of date.