Apex Legends FAQ - An Official EA Site

1. Where and How to Play Apex Legends™

What platforms is Apex Legends available for?

You can download and play Apex Legends for free* on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and EA App and Steam for PC.

*Playing through Steam requires an EA account (supports linking to Steam account)

*If you play on Steam and you’re new to Apex Legends, we can’t wait to welcome you aboard. If you’ve previously been playing on EA App, feel free to give it a spin on Steam—all your account progression and unlocks will carry over between the two platforms.

*Applicable platform account and platform subscription (sold separately) may be required. Persistent internet connection and EA account required. Age restrictions apply. Includes in-game purchases.

Where can I download Apex Legends?

Apex Legends can be found at the following stores:

• EA App (PC)
• Steam Store (PC)
• PlayStation®Store (PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5)
• Microsoft Store (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S)
• Nintendo Game Store (Nintendo Switch)

Can I switch between playing on Steam and EA App?

Yes, however, do not attempt to launch Apex Legends on both Steam and EA App simultaneously using the same linked account, as this can cause game progression issues. We don't know why you would want to do this, but carry on, Legends.

What markets is Apex Legends available in?

Apex Legends is available in the following markets:

Nintendo Switch

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

PC

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United States

PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5

Australia, Bahrain, Bolivia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paragua, Peru, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, United States, Uruguay

Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

Do I need Xbox Live Gold to play Apex Legends?

No, you do not need an Xbox Live Gold account to play Apex Legends on Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.

Do I need PlayStation®Plus to play Apex Legends?

No, you do not need PlayStation®Plus to play Apex Legends on PlayStation®4 or PlayStation®5.

Do I need Nintendo Switch Online to play Apex Legends?

No, you do not need a Nintendo Switch Online account to play Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch.

What are the PC requirements?

PC system requirements for Apex Legends are available here.

Can I play with a controller on PC?

Yes, Apex Legends officially supports Xbox and PlayStation® controllers on PC.

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