The release date for Apex Legends’ Switch port has long been under speculation. Various unconfirmed sources and leaks said it would launch on February 2nd. Apex Legends accidentally revealed the release date for Switch. But we can safely say now that it’s inaccurate. Apex director Chad Grenier has confirmed that the port will launch on March 9th, 2021.
According to a blog post on Apex’s EA page, Apex Legends will launch on Nintendo Switch on March 10th, 2021. Apex Director, Chad Grenier promised that the game will,
“launch on Switch with support for cross-platform play, our latest seasonal content, and full feature parity with the other versions of the game.”
Chad Grenier
Since the launch of the port comes a few weeks after the launch of Apex Legends Season 8 – Mayhem Launch Trailer, new players joining in from their Switch devices will be granted 30 free levels for their Season 8 Battle Pass. Additionally, for the first two weeks after the launch, Switch players will also earn double XP which makes for a great incentive for players to jump in.
The port comes as a result of a collaborative effort between Panic Button and Respawn. Panic Button is currently known for creating some of the best ports in the gaming industry including those of DOOM Eternal, Torchlight 2, Subnautica, Rocket League, and Wolfenstein: Youngblood. So, it’s great to know that the Apex port is in good hands.
Apex Legends to Launch a Wireless Controller for Switch
Amid the confusion and the final announcement of the official release date for the Switch port, Amazon US listed a swanky new Apex Legends-branded Switch controller for $49.99.
Made by Power A, the wireless controller features Bluetooth 5.0, motion controls, mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons, LEDs for player number, button mapping, and low battery warning. It is officially licensed by Nintendo and Respawn Entertainment. It is also notable that the controller comes with a port for two AA batteries instead of an internal rechargeable battery.
The controller is now available for pre-order on Amazon US and will release officially on 20th February.
About Apex Legends
Apex Legends is a free-to-play FPS battle-royale game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. Upto 20 three-person squads or 30 two-person duos land on an island, scavenge for weapons and supplies and attempt to kill the other players until they are the only team left.
The game features excellent combat and movement mechanics and is generally regarded as one of the more competent battle-royale games out there. Players can choose one amongst the many pre-prepared character models, each of which has it own playstyle and unique move-set.
The game was released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on February 4, 2019. A Nintendo Switch version released in March 2021. Android and iOS ports are planned for 2022.
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