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The Switch version of free-to-play battle royale shooter Apex Legends<\/em> will launch on March 9, publisher Electronic Arts and developer Respawn Entertainment announced<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n
Panic Button handled development of the Switch port. It will support cross-platform play, the latest Apex Legends<\/em> seasonal content, and full feature parity with the other versions of the game<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Since the Switch version is launching a few weeks after the start of Season 8, which began today, Switch players will also be granted 30 free levels for their Season 8 Battle Pass. And for the first two weeks after launch, Switch players will also earn double XP.<\/p>\n
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Apex Legends<\/em> first launched for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Origin<\/a> in February 2019. A Steam<\/a> version followed in November 2020.<\/p>\n
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page<\/a>:<\/p>\n
About<\/strong><\/p>\n
Conquer with character in Apex Legends<\/em>, a free-to-play battle royale shooter where legendary characters with powerful abilities team up to battle for fame & fortune on the fringes of the Frontier. Master an ever-growing roster of diverse Legends, deep tactical squad play and bold new innovations that level up the Battle Royale experience\u2014all within a rugged world where anything goes. Welcome to the next evolution of Battle Royale.<\/p>\n
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Key features<\/strong><\/p>\n
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A Roster of Legendary Characters<\/strong> \u2013 Master a growing roster of powerful Legends, each with their own unique personality, strengths and abilities that are easy to pick up but challenging to truly master.<\/li>\n
Build Your Crew<\/strong> \u2013 Choose your Legend and combine their unique skills together with other players to form the ultimate crew.<\/li>\n
Strategic Battle Royale<\/strong> \u2013 Use your abilities\u2013and your wits\u2013to make strategic calls on the fly, adapting your crew\u2019s strengths to meet new challenges as the match evolves.<\/li>\n
Genre-Evolving Innovation<\/strong> \u2013 Experience a brand-new array of innovative features that level up the Battle Royale genre, including Respawn Beacons, Smart Comms, Intelligent Inventory and an all-new way to drop into the action with Jumpmaster deployment.<\/li>\n
Sweet, Sweet Loot<\/strong> \u2013 Drop in and loot up with a host of powerful weapons, diverse attachments and useful armor to protect you in battle. After the fight, collect a wealth of cosmetic options for personalizing your character and weapons, and unlock new ways to show off during the match.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n