Apex Legends is a free-to-play hero shooter and battle royale made by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. Respawn describes a growing roster of characters, each with its own abilities, and strategic squad play against other teams. It suits players who like fast, team-based shooters and are happy to play online only.
Where to get the PC version
- Steam: the Steam listing is free and installs the full game.
- EA: the official Apex Legends page on ea.com links to EA’s own PC distribution.
Whichever store you use, Steam notes that the game requires an EA account, which can be linked to your Steam account. The PC version currently listed is for Windows only; Steam shows no macOS or Linux build.
What it costs
The game itself is free. Steam lists in-app purchases, and the ESRB descriptor on the store page mentions “In-Game Purchases (includes Random Items)”, so some paid items are randomised. Everything you buy is optional; you can play all modes without paying.
Age rating
The Steam page shows ESRB T (Teen) for blood and violence, with users interacting online, and PEGI 16 for violence and in-game purchases.
Minimum PC requirements
| Component | Minimum (from Steam) |
|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| CPU | AMD FX 4350 or Intel Core i3 6300, or equivalent |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon HD 7790 (2 GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 75 GB, plus about 3.8 GB per localised language |
Staying safe
Apex Legends is always free on Steam and EA, so any site asking you to pay for it, or offering a “free coins” generator, is not legitimate. Treat third-party “Apex” downloads as suspect. Cheat programs and modified game files break EA’s terms and can get your EA account banned, which also takes away anything you bought.
Questions
Is Apex Legends free?
Yes. The base game costs nothing on Steam and EA. Cosmetic items and other extras are sold in-game.
Do I need an EA account if I play on Steam?
Yes. The Steam listing states that an EA account is required and can be linked to your Steam account.
Can I play on a Mac?
Not natively. The Steam listing only lists Windows as a supported platform.
How much disk space do I need?
Steam lists 75 GB, with roughly 3.8 GB extra for each localised language you install.
