{"id":125042,"date":"2022-05-17T10:26:34","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T08:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=125042"},"modified":"2022-05-18T12:43:35","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T10:43:35","slug":"apex-legends-mobile-launches-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/entertainment\/125042-apex-legends-mobile-launches-today","title":{"rendered":"Apex Legends Mobile launches today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Apex Legends Mobile announced yesterday that the mobile version of Respawn Entertainment and EA\u2019s battle royale will launch globally today, May 17, for Apple and Android devices.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement includes the times at which each region would get access to the game, as well as a new launch trailer.<\/p>\n<p>Apex Legends Mobile also revealed an exclusive new Legend that will be available at launch and four game modes.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">For legends looking to time their drop just right.<\/p>\n<p>Please note: As we prepare for launch, some regions will see the game propagate on servers before that time and in some cases today. The game will be fully launched, in all regions, on May 17th. See you on the drop ship. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uvlSyM67sF\">pic.twitter.com\/uvlSyM67sF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Apex Legends Mobile (@PlayApexMobile) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PlayApexMobile\/status\/1526185799762444289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">New legend: Fade<\/h3>\n<p>Fade is a mobile-exclusive legend, and his abilities are showcased in the new launch trailer.<\/p>\n<p>His abilities include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Passive: Slipstream<\/strong> \u2014 Fade gains a short movement speed boost at the end of his slide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tactical: Flashback<\/strong> \u2014 Fade\u2019s suit allows him to rewind time by several seconds, phasing him to his previous location.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phase Chamber<\/strong> \u2014 Fade throws an explosion that phases everyone within the radius for a few seconds, making them unable to deal or receive damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Along with Fade, players have access to ten Legends, including Bloodhound, Wraith, Octane, Caustic, and Lifeline.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fade.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-125043\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fade.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fade.png 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fade-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fade-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Game Modes<\/h3>\n<p>Apex Legends Mobile will launch with four main game modes, which include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Classic Battle Royale<\/li>\n<li>3v3 Arenas<\/li>\n<li>Quick Battle, a faster-paced version of battle royale<\/li>\n<li>Team Deathmatch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, Apex Legends Mobile has added a mobile-exclusive option called Advance Training Level.<\/p>\n<p>In this mode, you can practice advanced techniques and weapon handling skills in a free environment.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, they have added the <strong>Overflow<\/strong> Arenas map to the mobile adaption, see the image below for a teaser.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/apex-legends-overflow-1.jpg.adapt_.768w.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-125044\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/apex-legends-overflow-1.jpg.adapt_.768w.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/apex-legends-overflow-1.jpg.adapt_.768w.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/apex-legends-overflow-1.jpg.adapt_.768w-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/apex-legends-overflow-1.jpg.adapt_.768w-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The game will also come with a new \u2018team fill\u2019 feature which will bring players into your team during active games if another player leaves prematurely.<\/p>\n<p>Apex Legends Mobile\u2019s minimum system requirements are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Android<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Snapdragon 435\/ Hisilicon Kirin 650\/ Mediatek Helio P20\/ Exynos 7420<\/li>\n<li>Android 6.0<\/li>\n<li>Open GL 3.1 or higher<\/li>\n<li>4 GB free space<\/li>\n<li>At least 2 GB RAM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>iOS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>iPhone 6S or later<\/li>\n<li>OS version: 11.0 or later<\/li>\n<li>CPU: A9<\/li>\n<li>4 GB free space<\/li>\n<li>At least 2 GB RAM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on additional features available on Apex Legend\u2019s Mobile, visit their <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ea.com\/en-gb\/games\/apex-legends\/news\/prime-time-patch-notes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official website<\/a><\/strong> for a full list of Season One\u2019s patch notes.<\/p>\n<p>See Apex Legend\u2019s Mobile launch trailer below.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P_7y_BxJUXg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Read: <a title=\"Permalink to PlayStation Plus line-up revealed\" href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/playstation\/125036-playstation-plus-line-up-revealed\" rel=\"bookmark\">PlayStation Plus line-up revealed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apex Legends Mobile will launch worldwide today, May 17 \u2014 here\u2019s what you need to 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