EA to bring Apex Legends to Mobile (and China)

[ZhugeEX]

This was previously hinted at by EA before, but we now have further confirmation that the game (or a specific mobile version) is in the works for the game.
EA is also working to bring the game to China, likely through its current partner which is Tencent.

We're also working aggressively to bring the game to more players in more markets and platforms around the world. We are still at the very beginning of this exciting journey with Apex Legends, and we look forward to sharing more as we go – including the first details of Season 2 at EA PLAY in June.

We are in advanced negotiations to bring Apex Legends to China and to mobile, and we will update you on time frames when those negotiations are concluded.

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[PixelatedDonut]

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[BeforeU]

Nice. I am not really following any of these BR game, which one is on the top in terms of player count?

 

[justin haines]

I wonder how well it will control. Could pull me in on iPad if it's a good port.

 

[Slayven]

Cool, but I don't know how folks play these type of games on mobile. The onscreen controls are never quite what they should be

 

[Deleted member 42]

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[Masterspeed]

How does Source run on Mobile? UE4 is built around multiple support for mobile and all consoles.

 

[FHIZ]

Nice. I am not really following any of these BR game, which one is on the top in terms of player count?

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I believe if you count mobile, it's PUBG thanks to China.

 

[Wander_]

mobile but no switch? wth.

 

[WhtR88t]

I wonder how well it will control. Could pull me in on iPad if it's a good port.

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Fortnite just added controller support a few weeks ago and it's pretty good. Hopefully Apex does the same. The 120Hz screen on my iPad Pro is begging for it.

 

[RandomExpletive]

Cool, but I don't know how folks play these type of games on mobile. The onscreen controls are never quite what they should be

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PUBG mobile was a weirdly fun mobile port, stripped back enough that it ran reasonably well enough, and had gyro-aiming which definitely helps (and is awesome)

 

[justin haines]

Fortnite just added controller support a few weeks ago and it's pretty good. Hopefully Apex does the same. The 120Hz screen on my iPad Pro is begging for it.

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Yeah I have the 11inch Pro as well so I want to see if there any games that would make good use of it and Apex Legends would be fun for a few rounds once in a while if it plays well.

 

[Deleted member 56449]

Cool, but I don't know how folks play these type of games on mobile. The onscreen controls are never quite what they should be

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True that. With all the abilities, ults and all it'll be a bit complicated.

 

[Chief Malik]

mobile but no switch? wth.

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yes, no switch pubg either

 

[Eisen Sora]

Nice. I am not really following any of these BR game, which one is on the top in terms of player count?

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I think Fortnite is the indiscutible leader followed by PUBG. Apex Legends is a great Battle Royale game but, after the initial player explosion, has lost lots of players it seems.

 

[SaberVS7]

How does Source run on Mobile? UE4 is built around multiple support for mobile and all consoles.

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If the mobile version uses Source it'll be the first Source game (officially) on a portable platform ever, so there is no precedent on performance, and even if there was, Respawn's Source branch is too far removed from Valve's for one too matter.

Honestly I'd bet on this being on a completely different engine (Unity maybe?) but using the Source version's assets.

 

[9-Volt]

mobile but no switch? wth.

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To them Switch is no bigger than Vita, I guess. I'm not sure if we're getting Fifa this year even.

 

[Slayven]

True that. With all the abilities, ults and all it'll be a bit complicated.

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I just remembered the zipline dude, lol

 

[Ant_17]

Apex saved?

 

[Kouriozan]

It was a bit crazy to not launch with the most popular version, but I guess they're taking the slow approach.

 

[ProstatePuncher]

For those worried about this kind of game on touchscreens, check this out.

 

[Dremorak]

I hope mobile means switch :D Motion controls + the already great Apex gameplay anywhere I want?
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[Deleted member 56449]

I just remembered the zipline dude, lol

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Pathfinder yeah :p

 

[oriic]

Apex Legends on mobile? Interesting.

 

[Shoichi]

Mobile before Switch.

Switch should be an easy port if its on Mobile.

 

[Maximum Spider]

PUBG mobile was a weirdly fun mobile port, stripped back enough that it ran reasonably well enough, and had gyro-aiming which definitely helps (and is awesome)

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I was blown away at how well made the port is. Runs like a dream.

 

[Becks']

Winnie the Pooh, give me sight!

 

[Green]

Switch port confirmed?

Makes sense they would do this with all the others doing it...

 

[Deleted member 2254]

Apex ready for that jump. Will be interesting to see numbers compared to PUBG and Fortnite after some time.

 

[SimplyComplex]

Wonder which will come first:

COD Mobile or Apex Legends mobile.

 

[Deleted member 36708]

mobile but no switch? wth.

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Everything is working as intended.

 

[TheRaidenPT]

Let's see how it does compared to Fortnite

 

[Chasing]

Wonder which will come first:

COD Mobile or Apex Legends mobile.

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COD mobile already has pre-registrations going on which makes it likely to be released within the year. Apex mobile is still in negotiations according to the statement, so that's going to be pretty far off.

 

[Falchion]

Oh fuck yes. So much more interested in this for mobile than some other recent ports.

 

[Kerotan]

Big news for Apex but won't this get banned in China eventually anyway?

On the switch talk, it's good news in a way. It'll likely get a port of the mobile version eventually but wouldn't you prefer it to be a port of the AAA version?