Is Apex Legends a free to play game?
Is Apex Legends free? Here's what you need to know if you're interested in Respawn's battle royale game.
Is Apex Legends a free to play game? That’s a big question that many have been curious to know the answer to. The good news is we’ve got all the answers you need below. Let’s dive in.
Is Apex Legends free?
Apex Legends is a free to play battle royale game developed by Respawn Entertainment. Released on Origin on February 4, 2019, Apex Legends has already garnered quite a name for itself. While Apex Legends free to download and play, users can purchase in-game currency to purchase new Legends (or heroes) as well as skins for the various weapons and Legends already available in the game. Users can also purchase the Apex Legends Battle Pass, which gives them a chance to unlock a series of rewards with every new level that they reach.
Apex Legends PC requirements
If you want to play Apex Legends for free, then you’re going to need to download the Origin application from EA. You can then download Respawn’s battle royale game without having to pay anything. Those wanting to play Apex Legends will need to at least meet the minimum system requirements. We’ve outlined them below:
- OS: 64-bit Windows 7
- CPU: Intel Core i3-6300 3.8GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz Quad-Core Processor
- RAM: 6GB
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 / Radeon HD 7730
- GPU RAM: 1 GB
- HARD DRIVE: Minimum 22 GB of free space
For the best experience in Apex Legends, though, you will want to meet or exceed the recommended system requirements:
- OS: 64-bit Windows 7
- CPU: Intel i5 3570K or equivalent
- RAM: 8GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290
- GPU RAM: 8GB
- HARD DRIVE: Minimum 22 GB of free space
Meeting the recommended requirements will allow you to play the game at a smooth 60FPS, ensuring the best experience possible.
Yes, Apex Legends is free to download and play, though you will need to download Origin to access it. There’s not currently any news on if Apex Legends is coming to iOS or Android but stay tuned to Shacknews for the latest news about Respawn’s hit battle royale game.
