Apex Legends™
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.
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About this game
Developer description
Quoted from the Steam store page. Read the full description
Player sentiment
What players actually say
“For me, wildcard makes this game fun again. Some of the events are alright but wildcard is a good laugh. Respawns & not having to hunt around for attachments/sheilds/backpacks + I can evo my gun by searching containers or doing damage, it's just fun. I like FPS's but anything competitive puts me off or angers me too…”
39.2h played · 3 helpful
“What absolutely hooks me about Apex is how distinct the characters feel. Instead of just generic shooters, picking a Legend feels exactly like choosing a main in a fighting game like Tekken. Every character has their own completely unique identity, specific movement quirks, and a dedicated kit you actually have to m…”
1174h played · 6 helpful
“I love the fast-paced nature of this BR. Of course, like any online multiplayer game, there are cheaters, but as a casual player who isn't competitive and sticks mainly to the side modes its not a big hindrance. I also like the battle pass system, being able to buy a battle pass and being given enough to back to buy…”
132h played · 0 helpful
“This game is extremely hard sometimes and all the others have a longer experience in the game than you so you have to expect that you aren't gonna be any good in your first week. Put in the time and effort the game will reward you. The details in this game is amazing every weapon has its own personality and each le…”
122h played · 0 helpful
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Media
Screenshots
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Specs
System requirements
Published by the developer on Steam. Not our own benchmark.
minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: AMD FX 4350 or Equivalent, Intel Core i3 6300 or Equivalent
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 (2 GB), NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 950
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 75 GB available space
- Additional Notes: ~3.8GB for 1 localized language
recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Ryzen 5 CPU or Equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ R9 290, NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 75 GB available space
- Additional Notes: ~3.8GB for 1 localized language
FAQ
Common questions
When was Apex Legends™ released?+
Steam lists the release date as Nov 4, 2020.
What platforms is Apex Legends™ available on?+
Windows
How is Apex Legends™ reviewed on Steam?+
Mostly Positive — 77% of 452.3K English reviews are positive, captured Oct 21, 2026.








