The Apex Legends Mobile release date has been announced

EA and Respawn Entertainment have announced the Apex Legends Mobile release date.

Having recently confirmed that the game would launch this month, on Wednesday they revealed a May 17, 2022 release date for IOS and Android.

Players who pre-register for the game will unlock exclusive rewards for use in Apex Legends Mobile.

A cinematic trailer has also been released to coincide with today’s announcement, which is viewable below.

Apex Legends Mobile is being developed by a dedicated team at Respawn in conjunction with Tencent’s Lightspeed & Quantum Studios, which is the group of developers behind PUBG Mobile.

Like Apex Legends for console and PC, the mobile title will be free-to-play and won’t include paid items that offer a gameplay advantage. It will have its own battle passes, collectible cosmetics and unique unlockables.

Speaking recently during a panel attended by VGC, Apex Legends Mobile design director Jordan Patz discussed the philosophy behind the mobile version of the game.

“We’ve built this game from the ground up with mobile-first optimisations and mobile exclusive content to make sure that the game feels like Apex while also fresh and new at the same time,” he said.

“To do that, we’re starting with 10 Legends out of the gate, with favourites like Wraith, Octane, Bloodhound and Pathfinder.

“We’re taking players back to classic World’s Edge and Kings Canyon, and of course we’re adding some twists to excite old school fans as well,” Patz added.

In addition to existing game modes like Battle Royale and Ranked, Patz said Apex Legends Mobile will include “a tonne of new stuff”, with lots more information set to be shared in the coming weeks.

“We do have mobile exclusive game modes, we do have new ways to play with your friends, and new ways to invest in and explore the world of Apex Legends.”

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