Apex Legends
Apex Legends

Getting Started

Master Apex Legends with these beginner tips covering basic battle royale gameplay and nuanced systems like Apex Packs. Become the last Legend standing.

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Getting Started

Welcome to the Apex Legends wiki guide! This guide provides tips and strategies to help you achieve victory and become the champion in the Battle Royale. Learn the basics of battle royale gameplay and descriptions of nuanced systems within Apex Legends.

Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale-hero shooter video game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. It is set in the same science fiction universe as Respawn's Titanfall series. The game is continuously updated under the games as a service model.

The Apex Games, named after Blisk's former mercenary outfit, the Apex Predators, were planned as early as 2723 after the signing of the Mercenary Syndicate Treaty and the end of the Outlands Civil War. Preparations took a couple of years, starting between 2728 and 2731, and the games have been running for more than 120 seasons.

Notable events in the game's history include:

  • The 124th Season saw the inclusion of Octavio Silva (heir to Silva Pharmaceuticals) and Natalie Paquette (daughter of the Game's lead electrical engineer, Luc Paquette).
  • A mysterious figure detonated an EMP blast on Kings Canyon's Repulsor Tower, leading to wildlife invasion and temporary suspension of the games.
  • The Syndicate upgraded the arena with new structures like The Cage and a sponsored area for Octane.
  • Due to continued attacks, the games temporarily moved to World's Edge on the planet Talos.
  • A partnership between the new Hammond Robotics and the Mercenary Syndicate was formed after the move to World's Edge.
  • Forge, a competitor sponsored by Hammond, was murdered during an interview.

Apex Packs are loot boxes that provide random cosmetic items. Types of Apex Packs include:

  • Apex Packs: By default Rare, with epic and Legendary versions offered in the Store or during Events.
  • Thematic Packs: Contain at least one item for the Legend, weapon, or cosmetic type they are assigned to.
  • Collection Event Packs: Contain at least one item from the Collection Event they originate from.
  • Themed Event Packs: Contain at least one item from the Themed Event they originate from.