Prepare for the Next Evolution of Battle Royale
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and Respawn Entertainment
launched Apex Legends™, a free-to-play* battle royale shooter
available right now on Origin
for PC, PlayStation®4
and Xbox
One. Set in the Titanfall™ universe, Apex Legends shakes up
the battle royale genre with a cast of unique characters, squad-based
gameplay, innovative mechanics and more.
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Apex Legends delivers a squad-based battle royale experience with
a uniquely Respawn flavor. Players will select from one of eight Legends
- each with their own unique abilities and playstyles - and the last
team standing wins. Combatants can choose from unique characters like
Bloodhound, the tracker who can see recent enemy activity on the map, or
Lifeline, a battlefield medic who can shield teammates and bring them
back from the brink of death. Balanced squads and teamwork are critical,
as each Legend is easy to pick up and learn, but challenging to master.
“Our goal in every game you play is that you come in with a plan but you
leave with a story,” said Drew McCoy, Lead Producer for Apex Legends.
“We’re building a game that is not only going to deliver a fun and
memorable experience at launch, but something we can keep growing for a
long time to come.”
Apex Legends showcases several new genre-leading innovations,
starting before players even start the match. Once players are ready to
begin, they’ll choose their drop point with the Jumpmaster system,
giving each squad full control over exactly where they drop in. Is it
smarter to head straight for the most valuable loot and risk early
conflict with other teams, or make for one of the outlying areas to plot
an attack and let other squads pick each other off?
The innovations don’t stop there as Apex Legends also delivers
Respawn Beacons, one-time use locations where defeated teammates can be
revived, a contextual Ping communication system that allows players to
call out enemies, weapons, locations and more with the push of a button,
and an intelligent inventory system which automatically attaches gear
and equipment to the appropriate weapons once players pick them up. All
together it creates a battle royale experience unlike any other,
complete with Respawn’s commitment to top-notch quality and fun.
The first season of Apex Legends is scheduled to kick off in
March and will give players the opportunity to purchase a Battle Pass to
gain access to exclusive cosmetic items earned through gameplay. Apex
Legends will follow a seasonal model with each themed season
bringing new content to the game in the form of new weapons, new
Legends, new skins and more.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and
online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and
personal computers. EA has more than 300 million registered players
around the world.
In fiscal year 2018, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.15 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as The
Sims™, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Need for Speed™,
Dragon Age™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is
available at www.ea.com/news.
*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.
Apex Legends, Respawn, Titanfall, Origin, The Sims, EA SPORTS,
Battlefield, Need for Speed, Dragon Age, and Plants vs. Zombies are
trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the
property of their respective owners and used with permission.
Xbox is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation"
is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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Jino Talens
Sr PR Manager
jtalens@ea.com
650-628-9111
Brad Hilderbrand
PR Manager
bhilderbrand@ea.com
407-386-4246
Source: Electronic Arts Inc.