Published 17:00 IST, June 19th 2020

Apex Legends crossplay planned for fall 2020 alongside Switch release

Apex Legends crossplay - Respawn Entertainment has announced that Apex Legends will be getting cross-play functionality across all platforms. Get details.

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Apex Legends is best kwn for its gameplay mechanics, as it takes inspiration from some of major titles while blending gameplay of BR and character shooter games. game’s developer Respawn has w me some big anuncements for its popular free-to-play Battle Royale game during recently held EA Play 2020 live event that was hosted by its parent company.

game's latest season began only a few weeks ago, and while plans for an upcoming ‘Lost Treasures’ Collection Event was revealed along with a trailer during live presentation, game developers me yet ar anuncement which actually came as a big surprise.

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Apex Legends crossplay

Respawn Entertainment has anunced that Apex Legends will soon be getting cross-play support, which will cover Origin, Steam, PS4, and Xbox One platforms. Respawn Entertainment also revealed that y will be introducing Apex Legends to Nintendo Switch, which will also have crossplay support with or platforms. crossplay support is set to arrive during fall 2020, which could be anytime around late September this year. It's also possible that it will be launched alongside Nintendo Switch release, which is also planned for fall 2020.

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Up until w, playing an Apex Legends game on an Xbox One console or any or platform meant playing game solely with or players on same platform. Once crossplay feature goes live, players on PC, Switch, PS4, and Xbox One will be able to enjoy Apex Legends on same servers. company is yet to provide details on how crossplay functionality will actually work, but feature is officially on its way.

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Apex Legends to arrive on Stream

EA is also set to make its way to Steam, and company has alrey ded games like Sims 4, Titanfall 2, among a bunch of or titles.

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As for Apex Legends' Lost Treasures Collection Event, it is set to begin next week on June 23. Developers have also displayed a bunch of new, gold-med skins, along with some new items coming to game.  'Mobile Respawn Beacon' is one such item that will be available in player's inventories at start of every game which will allow ir squ members to respawn at any location of ir choice.

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17:00 IST, June 19th 2020