“Apex Legends” is a battle-royale game created by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts in 2019. It is available and free to play on PC, Xbox, Playstation and Nintendo. “Apex Legends” has become one of the most popular multiplayer games due to its fast-paced, movement heavy gameplay that differentiates itself from other games in the market like “Fortnite” and “Call of Duty: Warzone.”
One of the biggest strengths of “Apex Legends” is its character system. Instead of everyone having the same abilities, players choose from a roster of Legends, each of which have abilities and perks that can help the team in their own ways. Some specialize in scouting and finding enemies, some can place shields and provide health, some can make portals and get players out of dangerous situations, others are more combat based and can give damage buffs to teammates.
As of the end of April 2026, there are currently 26 playable Legends as of April. This variety makes each fight feel different and encourages players to work together rather than picking whoever they feel like playing. A new legend, Axle, was also announced on April 28 and will likely see a May release date.
Another highlight of Apex is the movement system. Compared to other first-person-shooter games, “Apex Legends” feels smooth and fast. Players can slide down hills, climb walls and move around the map quickly and efficiently. Especially with movement-forward Legends like Octane and Horizon, the speed at which players can move is unlike any other game.
“Apex Legends” is not perfect, however. It experiences some of the most server outages and crashes in modern-gaming history. The developers usually fix these within a few hours, but it can be incredibly frustrating to not be able to log into the game when trying to play once or twice a month because they cannot seem to keep their servers stable. This is not a deal breaker for me by any means, but it has been an ongoing issue for years and loyal players are yearning for a permanent fix.
Overall, “Apex Legends” is a really solid game, especially for being free. It is probably the best battle-royale game out right now and has some of the best competitive play, or eSports too. Players who try it out, and especially players who stick with it and improve, will likely find it very exciting and rewarding. For those who enjoy fast-paced competitive games with teamwork, give “Apex Legends” a shot.