Apex Legends – official Switch release date announcement, Panic Button worked on the port
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
EA and Respawn have published an official release date announcement for Apex Legends on Switch, which is slated for March 9. It comes with the confirmation that Panic Button was involved with the port.
Panic Button most recently ported Doom Eternal to Switch. The company has handled a number of other ports for the system as well.
Here’s the full announcement:
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Apex Legends launches on Switch in March
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The long-awaited Switch version of Apex Legends finally has a release date. The game will launch on March 9 in the west and March 10 in Japan, EA and Respawn have announced.
All Switch players will be given 30 free levels for the Season 8 Battle Pass. You can also earn double XP by playing the Switch version between March 9 and March 23.
In Japan, a “Champion Edition” is planned for retail on March 18.
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Apex Legends controller incoming for Switch
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We’re still waiting to hear when exactly Apex Legends is landing on Switch, but a new wireless controller based on the game is arriving very soon. In fact, it’s popped up on Amazon with a February 3 release date – that would be tomorrow.
Here’s the official product description for the controller, which is made by PowerA:
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Recommended Spring software pamphlet released by Nintendo Japan, includes artwork from Pokemon Snap, Apex Legends, Rune Factory 5, and more
Posted on 3 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo Japan has put out a new pamphlet for games that are coming to Switch in spring 2021 and beyond. The pamphlet includes new artwork for games such as Pokemon Snap, Apex Legends, and Rune Factory 5.
These are games that Nintendo is specifically advertising as “recommended software for this spring,” and its a pamphlet that will be distributed both digitally and physically in Japan.
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Apex Legends briefly listed for February 2 release on Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Apex Legends could be just a couple of weeks away from launching on Switch. In the game’s latest Japanese trailer, the YouTube description mentioned that the Switch release is planned for February 2. However, it has since been removed, and there was no mention of the news in other languages.
It’s possible that the date is spot on, though there’s also a chance that it was incorrect. Thankfully, February 2 isn’t too far away, so we should know for sure either way soon enough.
Apex Legends was originally planned to arrive on Switch last fall. It was later delayed to 2021.
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Apex Legends delayed to 2021 on Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
When we last heard about the Switch version of Apex Legends, it was said to be on track for a fall launch. Unfortunately, the game is seeing a delay and will now launch in 2021.
An official statement from director Chad Grenier states:
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Apex Legends “looking really good and running very well on Switch”, will support gyro controls
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Yesterday, EA and Respawn Entertainment revealed that Apex Legends is heading to Switch. GameSpot spoke with director Michael Higham to chat a bit more about bringing the battle royale game over to the console.
Higham noted that Apex Legends is “looking really good and running very well” on Switch currently. The team has “been working on it for awhile,” and is now in the testing phase. Additionally, we have confirmation that gyro controls are supported.
Higham’s full words:
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Apex Legends announced for Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Following recent speculation regarding a Switch version of Apex Legends, the news was made official during today’s EA Play 2020 presentation. It will launch this fall.
Details about the Switch version will be shared at a later date. However, it should support cross-play with all other versions on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Here’s a refresher on Apex Legends with an overview and trailer:
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Rumor: Apex Legends possibly coming to Switch
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EA has previously indicated that it intends to give Switch additional support this year. At least in one way, that could manifest by porting the free-to-play battle royale title Apex Legends to Switch.
The speculation has come about thanks to a new article from VentureBeat. Editor Jeff Grubb, who has recently reported accurate Nintendo rumors, has suggested that an announcement regarding Apex Legends for Switch could be made during the EA Play 2020 event, which will be held tomorrow. Grub labels his piece as “informed speculation.”
The official Twitter account for Apex Legends has confirmed that it will have a news update during the presentation. However, that could be for additional content planned for the game, and there’s no official confirmation at this time.
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Apex Legends dev hears the requests for a Switch version, but nothing to announce for now
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
EA and Respawn launched their free-to-play battle royale game Apex Legends at the start of February. Right after that, we heard that the team was interested in having the game on Switch, but there was nothing they could take about at the time.
Respawn project lead Drew McCoy has now addressed the Switch discussion once again. As part of a new Wired feature, McCoy acknowledged all of the requests about wanting to play the game on Nintendo’s console. However, no promises can be made and the team doesn’t have anything to announce at this time.
