Apex Legends Nintendo Switch Release Date Announced
Last Updated on: 2nd February 2021, 10:18 pm
When Apex Legends was released on Steam last year, a Nintendo Switch version was supposed to release alongside it. The Switch port ended up being delayed indefinitely, leaving many players unsure as to whether they would ever be able to play Respawn Entertainment’s smash-hit Battle Royale.
Now we know exactly when we will be able to jump into King’s Canyon because a release date has finally been announced.
Nintendo Switch Release Date
It has been confirmed that the Nintendo Switch version of Apex Legends will be releasing on March 9th 2021.
Apex Legends Season 8 started today, so Switch owners will miss out on the first month or so of Season 8. But don’t worry, Switch players will receive 30 free levels on the Season 8 Battle Pass to kickstart their playing experience and help them catch up with other players.
READ MORE: Apex Legends: Season 8 Ranked Changes
It has also been revealed that cross-platform will be enabled from launch, meaning Switch owners can immediately jump in with their friends, regardless of platform.
While this is great news, the game will likely run at just 30fps, much like other shooters such as Fortnite and Warface, putting Switch players at a huge disadvantage when facing players on other platforms, such as PC which is capable of 240, or even 360 frames per second.
The Switch version of Apex Legends is being developed by Panic Button, the same developers responsible for porting Rocket League to the system.
READ MORE: Apex Legends: Season 8 Map Updates to Kings Canyon
Season 8
Apex Legends Season 8 launched today, February 2nd, bringing a new Legend, weapons, map changes and more.
Fuse is the brand new Legend to make his way to the game this season. Fuse is an explosive expert that uses a Grenade Launcher attached to his arm to cause havoc on King’s Canyon.
There is a new 30-30 Repeater lever action rifle that players will finally get a chance to use today, after being leaked a while ago.
READ MORE: Everything you need to know about Apex Legends Season 8
King’s Canyon has also seen a big change, with part of the map blown up and new areas uncovered and now explorable.
Apex Legends Season 8 is set to be the most explosive yet and will definitely live up to its tagline “Mayhem”.
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