Respawn Entertainment has delayed the launch of Apex Legends Mobile. The free-to-play battle royale game was initially set to release this week in select regions but will now launch on March 7, 2022, PST.
According to Respawn Entertainment and EA Games, they decided to move the release date of Apex Legends Mobile's limited regional launch "due to current world events." Besides this, no further details have been revealed about the delay.
What are the countries included in the limited regional launch of Apex Legends Mobile?
Beginning March 7, ten countries will be able to access Apex Legends Mobile on Android and iOS platforms. The lineup includes the following:
Southeast Asia region
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Philippines
- Indonesia
Oceania region
- Australia
- New Zealand
South America region
- Mexico
- Peru
- Argentina
- Colombia
What Legends are included in the limited regional launch of Apex Legends Mobile?
While the developers aim to include all legends in the game's mobile port, only a select few will be available during the limited regional launch. They are the following:
- Bloodhound
- Gibraltar
- Lifeline
- Wraith
- Bangalore
- Octane
- Mirage
- Pathfinder
- Caustic
Will Apex Legends Mobile support cross-platform functionality?
According to Respawn, Apex Legends Mobile will not support cross-platform gameplay between PCs and consoles, as "it is being built specifically for mobile."
How to download Apex Legends Mobile?
Once the game goes live, you can download it through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Meanwhile, you can pre-register so that you will be automatically notified when the game becomes available.
What are the minimum specs required by Apex Legends Mobile?
To ensure a smooth experience, the following are the minimum system requirements of Apex Legends Mobile.
Minimum Android specs for Apex Legends Mobile
- Android 8.1
- Open GL 3.0 or higher
- 3 GB free space
- At least 3 GB RAM
- Screens size: N/L/XL
Minimum iOS specs for Apex Legends Mobile
- iPhone 6S or later
- OS version: 10.0 or later
- CPU: A9
- 3 GB free space
- At least 2GB RAM
EA Games noted that Apex Legends Mobile is "still in development and being optimized to run on a variety of devices."
To recall, Apex Legends Mobile entered into the closed beta test (CBT) phase in the Philippines in May 2021. Another CBT was released in August 2021 with the inclusion of Indonesia and Malaysia. After several tests, the game went into soft launch in select countries in February 2022.
To stay updated on the battle-royale hero shooter mobile game, you can follow the official Twitter accounts of Apex Legends (@PlayApex) or Respawn (@Respawn).
Source: EA Games
