Apex Legends
Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale hero shooter developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. Set in the Titanfall universe, the game features unique characters called "Legends," each with distinct abilities, competing in fast-paced matches on the planet Solace in the Outlands.
Category
Battle Royale/FPS
Release Year
2019
Origin
USA
Tags
Battle RoyaleFPSHero ShooterCompetitiveEsports
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Apex Legends
Aliases
Apex, AL
Type
Free-to-play battle royale hero shooter
Release Year
2019
Status
Active with regular updates
Origin
United States
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Respawn Entertainment
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Original Work
Apex Legends (Video Game)
Genre
Battle Royale, First-Person Shooter, Hero Shooter, Multiplayer, Competitive
Content Information
Synopsis
Set 30 years after the events of Titanfall 2, Apex Legends takes place in the Outlands, a region of space on the fringes of the Frontier. The Apex Games are a blood sport where competitors known as "Legends" fight for fame, fortune, and glory in intense battle royale matches.
Main Characters
Wraith (Interdimensional Skirmisher), Bloodhound (Technological Tracker), Lifeline (Combat Medic), Pathfinder (MRVN Robot), Octane (High-Speed Daredevil), Mirage (Holographic Trickster), Caustic (Toxic Trapper), Bangalore (Professional Soldier)
Setting
The Outlands, specifically Kings Canyon, World's Edge, Olympus, and Storm Point arenas on various planets
Themes
Competition, survival, teamwork, diverse backgrounds and abilities, corporate warfare, frontier life, technological advancement
Target Audience
FPS enthusiasts, battle royale players, competitive gamers, esports fans
Characters
Bloodhound
Technological TrackerIndependentNon-binaryUnknown
Legendary tracker who sees enemies through smoke and knows where they've been. Bloodhound's technological abilities and ...
Abilities: Bloodhound's Special Ability
Quotes:
"I bathe in the bloth!"
"The Allfather blesses me."
"I honor those who've risen, not those who've fallen."
TrackerHunterTechnologicalReconLegendary
Wraith
Interdimensional SkirmisherIndependentFemaleUnknown
A mysterious warrior who fights to uncover the truth behind her identity. Wraith's interdimensional abilities allow her ...
Abilities: Wraith's Special Ability
Quotes:
"I'm not thanking you."
"Someone's aiming at you."
"I know what I'm doing."
InterdimensionalSkirmisherPortalVoidMysterious
Lifeline
Combat MedicIndependentUnknown
The child of war profiteers who left home to help others. Lifeline's medical expertise and support abilities make her es...
Abilities: Lifeline's Special Ability
Quotes:
""I am Lifeline.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
MedicSupportHealerCombatHumanitarian
Pathfinder
Recon ScoutIndependentUnknown
Pathfinder is the picture of optimism, despite his circumstances. A MRVN robot, he booted up decades ago in an abandoned...
Abilities: Pathfinder's Special Ability
Quotes:
""I am Pathfinder.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
RobotMRVNScoutOptimisticGrappling
Media Forms
Toy Lines
Funko Pop figures, action figures, collectible statues
Animated Series
Stories from the Outlands animated shorts, character trailers
Live Action Films
No live-action adaptations
Comics
Digital comics and lore content
Video Games
Main game with seasonal updates, mobile version in development
Merchandise
Apparel, accessories, gaming peripherals, collectibles
Commercial Information
Box Office
N/A (Free-to-play game)
Sales
Over 100 million registered players
Revenue
Over $2 billion in lifetime revenue
Awards
Game Awards nominations, Esports Game of the Year, DICE Awards
Market Value
Multi-billion dollar franchise
Licensing
Merchandise licensing, esports partnerships, streaming rights
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Global competitive gaming community with strong esports presence
Communities
Reddit r/apexlegends, Discord servers, Twitch streamers, YouTube content creators
Events
Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS), seasonal events, community tournaments
Quotes
'I'm not thanking you.' - Wraith, 'I bathe in the bloth!' - Bloodhound, 'Don't worry, I'm a doctor!' - Lifeline
Memes
Third party memes, Mozambique jokes, 'Entity' references, character ability memes
Cosplay
Legend costumes at gaming conventions and esports events
Historical Development
2020
Season 4 adds Revenant and World's Edge map changes
2021
Season 8 introduces Fuse and destroys part of Kings Canyon
2022
Season 12 adds Mad Maggie and major map rotations
2023
Season 16 introduces Ballistic and weapon mastery system
2019-02
Apex Legends launches as surprise release, reaches 25 million players in first week
2019-03
Season 1 introduces Battle Pass system and Octane
Related Links
www.ea.com
twitter.com
www.twitch.tv
apexlegends.fandom.com
en.wikipedia.org
www.reddit.com
www.enjoyip.com