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Apex Legends is coming to Android and iOS
July 29, 2025
Mobile battle royale shooters likeFortniteandPUBG Mobilenow have another major rival. Respawn and EA haveintroducedApex Legends Mobile, a phone-friendly version of theTitanfall-based last-one-standing game for Android and iOS.
The developer was shy on full details of howApex Legends Mobilewould differ from its console and PC counterparts. However, Respawn’s Chad Grenier promised specially designed touchscreen controls and “thoughtful optimizations” for smaller screens. It would be new, yet “true to the original,” he said.
The game will remain free-to-play, with no paid items that provide an edge over rival players. you’re able to expect some unique Battle Passes, cosmetics and unlockables. Don’t expect to compete against other platforms usingApex Legends Mobile, though. As it’s designed specifically for mobile, you won’t find cross-play with console or PC players.
Grenier also noted that Respawn had an in-house team working onApex Legends Mobilein collaboration with “other partners.” This isn’t a completely outsourced project like some adaptations, in other words.
See also:The 10 best battle royale games likePUBG MobileorFortniteon Android
You might not have to wait long to play, depending on where you live. Regional betas start in late April, when “a few thousand” Android players in India and the Philippines will get early access toApex Legends Mobile. More regions, more players and iOS users will have access throughout 2021.
This is a potentially huge launch for the mobile world.Apex Legendspioneered a few now-common features in battle royale games (such as reviving dead teammates), and it has enjoyed steady growth that helped it reach 100 million total players earlier in April — comfortably aboveCall of Duty: Warzone‘s 75 million. The launch ofApex Legends Mobilecomes right when there’s plenty of interest, and could help it become an even bigger title by reaching people who previously couldn’t play.
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