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As a gaming enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for exciting new content in the gaming world, especially when it comes to freebies! Apex Legends has consistently delivered thrilling action with its unique blend of hero abilities, smooth movement, and dynamic gameplay. Now, with Season 22 dropping, there’s even more reasons to dive into the action – grab the latest freebie from the Epic Games Store.
Apex Legends Conduit Free Unlock Bundle
What’s Cooking in Ap
As a gaming enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for exciting new content in the gaming world, especially when it comes to freebies! Apex Legends has consistently delivered thrilling action with its unique blend of hero abilities, smooth movement, and dynamic gameplay. Now, with Season 22 dropping, there’s even more reasons to dive into the action – grab the latest freebie from the Epic Games Store.
Apex Legends Conduit Free Unlock Bundle
What’s Cooking in Apex Legends Season 22?
I’ve been digging into the Season 22 updates, and let me tell you, there’s a ton of fresh content to keep us all hooked. They’ve added a new Legend with some awesome abilities that’ll shake up our strategies. I can’t wait to see how the map changes and weapon tweaks affect the gameplay. And as always there is the battle pass – it’s loaded with exclusive skins, banners, and emotes as per usual.
Epic Games Store Freebie: What’s in the Bag?
To kick off Season 22, Epic Games is hooking us up with an awesome freebie. Here’s what you can snag:
Conduit Unlocked
“Aqua Flow” Flatline Epic Skin
How to Claim Your Goodies
Grabbing your freebie is a piece of cake. Just follow these steps:
Head over to the Epic Games Store and log in (or make an account if you haven’t already).
Search for Apex Legends Season 22 in the store, or follow this link.
Click on the freebie offer and follow the prompts to add it to your account.
Next time you fire up Apex, your new swag will be waiting for you.
Why You Need to Jump on This Offer
I love free content drops like this. They’re a great way to spice up my gaming experience without spending a dime. Whether you’ve been dropping into Apex since day one or you’re just starting out, these skins are too good to pass up. Plus, rocking exclusive items like these is a great way to show off your Apex street cred.
Final Thoughts
Apex Legends Season 22 is pushing the envelope, and I’m here for it. This Epic Games Store freebie is the perfect way to kick off the new season in style. Don’t sleep on this opportunity – head over to Epic and claim your goodies today. I’ll see you in the arena, Game on! Keep an eye on the news section of our page for more content like this!
The next season for Apex Legends – you know, the battle royale shooter that wanted to double-charge players for battle passes until fans furiously pushed back – is hoping that the gameplay features of its upcoming Shockwave season will be enough of a distraction from that kerfuffle, particularly as the FPS is bringing several updates […]
The next season for Apex Legends – you know, the battle royale shooter that wanted to double-charge players for battle passes until fans furiously pushed back – is hoping that the gameplay features of its upcoming Shockwave season will be enough of a distraction from that kerfuffle, particularly as the FPS is bringing several updates […]
Category: Games Apex Legends: Shockwave Arrives August 6 – With New Map E-District, Automatic Respawns, Loot Refreshes and More
Danielle Partis
Published
August 1, 2024
SummaryNew map: E-District brings vibrant cyberpunk flair and densely populated points of interest to encourage movement and close-range fightsAkimbo is coming! Legends can dual-wield the P2020 and Mozambique we
Apex Legends: Shockwave Arrives August 6 – With New Map E-District, Automatic Respawns, Loot Refreshes and More
Summary
New map: E-District brings vibrant cyberpunk flair and densely populated points of interest to encourage movement and close-range fights
Akimbo is coming! Legends can dual-wield the P2020 and Mozambique weapons
Gameplay changes include new Revival system, new gold and mythic bins, tweaks to ammo and magazine stack sizes and more
Season 22 of Apex Legends is almost here, and promises a ‘shocking’ shake-up to the high-octane battle royale. Numerous tweaks to gameplay are coming across all modes, and updates to playable Legends and more await on the horizon. But first, let’s get a look at the sixth map coming to Apex Legends in Shockwave: E-District.
During a recent Shockwave preview event, Apex Legends World Director Ed Agostini described E-District as an “urban playground that’s a culmination of five years of learning,” and shared that it’s the most densely populated map to date. The design of E-District places emphasis on freedom of movement, packed with multi-layered architecture, and the introduction of new Gravity Cannons, which can launch Legends high up into the air or across large distances.
Lots of points of interest are designed with close quarters combat in mind, including the tight, winding alleys of Street Market, the ultra-vibrant Neon Square, inspired by Shibuya Center in Tokyo, and the Neon Oval Raceway, an old racetrack converted into makeshift residential spots perfect for chaotic indoor shootouts. The entire map is coated in gorgeous post-Cyberpunk inspiration, and it’ll be in heavy rotation for the first split of the season so players can explore it fully.
E-District Street Market
E-District Neon Square
E-District Neon Oval Raceway
New Revival Feature and Battle Sense Rollout
Josh Mohan, Associate Design Director on Apex Legends, shares Respawn has also been assessing changes that will benefit newcomers and more casual players to foster an environment where everyone can learn and have fun regardless of their skill level. One major change promising to change-up the meta is the Revival feature, which provides another way for defeated players to get back into the match with ease.
When a player is eliminated, a respawn timer will kick in, and when the timer hits zero, that teammate will automatically respawn near their surviving teammates without the need for a Respawn Beacon. Surviving squad mates can even speed up the return of their fallen Legends by getting knocks and kills for an even faster return to the fray.
Mohan shares that the addition of Revival is to “shake-up the core combat loop of Apex,” and create more opportunities for players to get into and stay in the action. It also encourages more players to take risks which results in more fun, dynamic situations during matches.
One other change will see the Battle Sense feature, initially created to help players navigate the battlefield in solo mode, roll into the team-based battle royale mode in Shockwave. The benefits of this mode include visibility of enemy health bars, as well as highlighted attackers at close range.
Bin Day
Shockwave will also introduce new ways for Legends to gather up loot during a match. Mid-way through a game, all open loot bins on the map will close back up and reroll fresh loot for passing players. This not only provides new opportunities to stock up or change items, but also takes away environmental clues that a team has looted the area before you, which is interesting.
Two brand new bins will also offer opportunities for Legends to grab those high-end loadouts and attachments. A few gold bins, containing better loot and items (including gold attachments) will randomly appear in the place of regular bins, while one mythic bin somewhere on the map is guaranteed to contain Evo for your shield, a gold weapon, or a mythic weapon found in care package drops. Be mindful though, every team can see the location of the mythic bin, which is sure to cause some squabbles over the coveted items inside.
Guns Akimbo
If like me you’re into dual-wielding, you’re going to feel right at home with Shockwave’s new Akimbo update, which allows Legends to carry and fire two P2020 pistols or Mozambique shotguns in combat.
However, wielding two guns won’t mean endless looting to kit them out – the second gun is essentially a mirror of the one in your equipment, including all of its attachments. While in Akimbo, both guns are also fully automatic with improved hip fire for ease in those scrappy close-up fights.
Light Machine Guns are also receiving a little love this season with the Gun Shield Generator hop-up, which gives you a small shield in your sights. It won’t save you from those aggressive flanks, but will absorb precious damage if you’re being attacked head-on.
Battle Pass and New Cosmetics
Of course, every season comes equipped with a new Battle Pass full of treats – new Legendary skins for Legends and weapons, as well as Exotic Shards, but Shockwave is making it a little more attainable for players. Battle Passes are now shorter, and you’ll get two throughout Shockwave’s duration – one at the start of the season on August 6 and another at the seasonal split. You’ll also be able to unlock the premium Battle Pass for free, just by completing in-game challenges – so save up those Apex Coins!
All of this and more is heading to Apex Legends: Shockwave, launching on August 6. Hop in for free on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. For more updates on Shockwave’s new content, head to the official Apex Legends website.
Apex Legends is a free-to-play first-person battle royale shooter developed by Respawn Entertainment. With the upcoming Shockwave update, a suite of changes are coming alongside the new season relayed by Game Director Steve Ferreira and Design Director Evan Nikolich. Take a look at the Shockwave Dev Update video for information on key changes to the player respawn system, quality-of-life updates, enemy health bars, akimbo for certain weapons, and more for Apex Legends.
Apex Legends is a free-to-play first-person battle royale shooter developed by Respawn Entertainment. With the upcoming Shockwave update, a suite of changes are coming alongside the new season relayed by Game Director Steve Ferreira and Design Director Evan Nikolich. Take a look at the Shockwave Dev Update video for information on key changes to the player respawn system, quality-of-life updates, enemy health bars, akimbo for certain weapons, and more for Apex Legends.
For what feels like an age, aim assist has been one of the most hotly-debated topics for PC Apex Legends players. It has long been perceived that those using a controller - whether that be on a console or on a PC - gives you a serious advantage over those using mouse and keyboard. Well, it seems like Respawn is finally set to agree, as Apex Legends Season 22 will include a significant nerf to aim assist for those using a controller in lobbies where there are also PC players.
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For what feels like an age, aim assist has been one of the most hotly-debated topics for PC Apex Legends players. It has long been perceived that those using a controller - whether that be on a console or on a PC - gives you a serious advantage over those using mouse and keyboard. Well, it seems like Respawn is finally set to agree, as Apex Legends Season 22 will include a significant nerf to aim assist for those using a controller in lobbies where there are also PC players.
Category: Games Apex Legends: Shockwave Arrives August 6 – With New Map E-District, Automatic Respawns, Loot Refreshes and More
Danielle Partis
Published
August 1, 2024
SummaryNew map: E-District brings vibrant cyberpunk flair and densely populated points of interest to encourage movement and close-range fightsAkimbo is coming! Legends can dual-wield the P2020 and Mozambique we
Apex Legends: Shockwave Arrives August 6 – With New Map E-District, Automatic Respawns, Loot Refreshes and More
Summary
New map: E-District brings vibrant cyberpunk flair and densely populated points of interest to encourage movement and close-range fights
Akimbo is coming! Legends can dual-wield the P2020 and Mozambique weapons
Gameplay changes include new Revival system, new gold and mythic bins, tweaks to ammo and magazine stack sizes and more
Season 22 of Apex Legends is almost here, and promises a ‘shocking’ shake-up to the high-octane battle royale. Numerous tweaks to gameplay are coming across all modes, and updates to playable Legends and more await on the horizon. But first, let’s get a look at the sixth map coming to Apex Legends in Shockwave: E-District.
During a recent Shockwave preview event, Apex Legends World Director Ed Agostini described E-District as an “urban playground that’s a culmination of five years of learning,” and shared that it’s the most densely populated map to date. The design of E-District places emphasis on freedom of movement, packed with multi-layered architecture, and the introduction of new Gravity Cannons, which can launch Legends high up into the air or across large distances.
Lots of points of interest are designed with close quarters combat in mind, including the tight, winding alleys of Street Market, the ultra-vibrant Neon Square, inspired by Shibuya Center in Tokyo, and the Neon Oval Raceway, an old racetrack converted into makeshift residential spots perfect for chaotic indoor shootouts. The entire map is coated in gorgeous post-Cyberpunk inspiration, and it’ll be in heavy rotation for the first split of the season so players can explore it fully.
E-District Street Market
E-District Neon Square
E-District Neon Oval Raceway
New Revival Feature and Battle Sense Rollout
Josh Mohan, Associate Design Director on Apex Legends, shares Respawn has also been assessing changes that will benefit newcomers and more casual players to foster an environment where everyone can learn and have fun regardless of their skill level. One major change promising to change-up the meta is the Revival feature, which provides another way for defeated players to get back into the match with ease.
When a player is eliminated, a respawn timer will kick in, and when the timer hits zero, that teammate will automatically respawn near their surviving teammates without the need for a Respawn Beacon. Surviving squad mates can even speed up the return of their fallen Legends by getting knocks and kills for an even faster return to the fray.
Mohan shares that the addition of Revival is to “shake-up the core combat loop of Apex,” and create more opportunities for players to get into and stay in the action. It also encourages more players to take risks which results in more fun, dynamic situations during matches.
One other change will see the Battle Sense feature, initially created to help players navigate the battlefield in solo mode, roll into the team-based battle royale mode in Shockwave. The benefits of this mode include visibility of enemy health bars, as well as highlighted attackers at close range.
Bin Day
Shockwave will also introduce new ways for Legends to gather up loot during a match. Mid-way through a game, all open loot bins on the map will close back up and reroll fresh loot for passing players. This not only provides new opportunities to stock up or change items, but also takes away environmental clues that a team has looted the area before you, which is interesting.
Two brand new bins will also offer opportunities for Legends to grab those high-end loadouts and attachments. A few gold bins, containing better loot and items (including gold attachments) will randomly appear in the place of regular bins, while one mythic bin somewhere on the map is guaranteed to contain Evo for your shield, a gold weapon, or a mythic weapon found in care package drops. Be mindful though, every team can see the location of the mythic bin, which is sure to cause some squabbles over the coveted items inside.
Guns Akimbo
If like me you’re into dual-wielding, you’re going to feel right at home with Shockwave’s new Akimbo update, which allows Legends to carry and fire two P2020 pistols or Mozambique shotguns in combat.
However, wielding two guns won’t mean endless looting to kit them out – the second gun is essentially a mirror of the one in your equipment, including all of its attachments. While in Akimbo, both guns are also fully automatic with improved hip fire for ease in those scrappy close-up fights.
Light Machine Guns are also receiving a little love this season with the Gun Shield Generator hop-up, which gives you a small shield in your sights. It won’t save you from those aggressive flanks, but will absorb precious damage if you’re being attacked head-on.
Battle Pass and New Cosmetics
Of course, every season comes equipped with a new Battle Pass full of treats – new Legendary skins for Legends and weapons, as well as Exotic Shards, but Shockwave is making it a little more attainable for players. Battle Passes are now shorter, and you’ll get two throughout Shockwave’s duration – one at the start of the season on August 6 and another at the seasonal split. You’ll also be able to unlock the premium Battle Pass for free, just by completing in-game challenges – so save up those Apex Coins!
All of this and more is heading to Apex Legends: Shockwave, launching on August 6. Hop in for free on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. For more updates on Shockwave’s new content, head to the official Apex Legends website.
Společnosti Respawn Entertainment a Electronic Arts ustupují od některých kontroverzních změn, které oznámily v souvislosti s tím, jak budou v budoucnu fungovat battle passy ve free-to-play battle royale střílečce Apex Legend.
Již dříve bylo oznámeno, že počínaje nadcházející 22. sezónou začne Apex Legends nabízet dva battle passy na sezónu, přičemž každý z nich bude nabízet 60 úrovní odměn, namísto jednoho se 110 úrovněmi. Kromě toho však bylo také oznámeno, že hráči si již nebudou moci zakoupi
Společnosti Respawn Entertainment a Electronic Arts ustupují od některých kontroverzních změn, které oznámily v souvislosti s tím, jak budou v budoucnu fungovat battle passy ve free-to-play battle royale střílečce Apex Legend.
Již dříve bylo oznámeno, že počínaje nadcházející 22. sezónou začne Apex Legends nabízet dva battle passy na sezónu, přičemž každý z nich bude nabízet 60 úrovní odměn, namísto jednoho se 110 úrovněmi. Kromě toho však bylo také oznámeno, že hráči si již nebudou moci zakoupit battle passy pomocí herní měny známé jako mince Apex, což v podstatě znamená, že jediným způsobem, jak získat přístup k prémiovému battle passu, bude jeho zakoupení.
To se setkalo s rozsáhlým odporem, na který vydavatel EA a vývojářské studio Respawn reagovali tím, že od plánované změny ustoupili.
„Mluvili jste a my jsme vám naslouchali,“ stojí v prohlášení zveřejněném na Twitteru. „S vydáním 22. sezóny obnovíme možnost získat Premium Battle Pass za 950 Apex mincí. Uznáváme, že jsme se se změnami Battle Passu mohli vypořádat lépe – je to naše vina.“
Až 6. srpna odstartuje 22. sezóna, budou mít hráči možnost získat první battle pass pro tuto sezónu „splněním řady jednoduchých herních úkolů“. Mezitím, až bude 17. září spuštěn druhý battle pass, budou si jej hráči moci rovněž zakoupit za 950 mincí Apex a budou si jeho prostřednictvím moci vydělat dostatek Apex mincí, aby si mohli dovolit další battle passy.
Společnost Respawn také ujišťuje hráče, že do budoucna bude klást větší důraz na jasnější a důslednější komunikaci, přičemž zdraví a stabilita hry jsou jejími hlavními prioritami.
„Uvědomujeme si, že do budoucna musíme být v komunikaci s vámi časově přímočařejší, transparentnější a důslednější,“ uvádí vývojář. „Vaše priority jsou i našimi prioritami: cheateři, stabilita hry a aktualizace kvality života jsou na prvním místě. Musíme se zlepšit, a proto je zde uznáváme.“
Podrobnosti o několika opravách souvisejících s výše uvedenými problémy se objeví, až bude 6. srpna spuštěna 22. sezóna, přičemž poznámky k záplatám s podrobnostmi o tomtéž se objeví den předtím.
Hra Apex Legends je k dispozici pro PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch a PC.
Společnost Respawn mění battle pass a vyžaduje, aby byl zakoupen pouze za skutečné peníze.
Zdá se, že Apex Legends si nemůže vydechnout. Hru v posledních týdnech trápí několik závažných problémů.
Nejprve začátkem minulého týdne vývojář střílečky, společnost Respawn Entertainment, oznámil, že přepracovává battle pass. Pro 22. sezónu a další sezóny bude nyní battle pass rozdělen na dvě poloviny, přičemž každá z nich bude mít 60 úrovní. Hráči si navíc již nebudou moci zakoupit battle pass za herní
Společnost Respawn mění battle pass a vyžaduje, aby byl zakoupen pouze za skutečné peníze.
Zdá se, že Apex Legends si nemůže vydechnout. Hru v posledních týdnech trápí několik závažných problémů.
Nejprve začátkem minulého týdne vývojář střílečky, společnost Respawn Entertainment, oznámil, že přepracovává battle pass. Pro 22. sezónu a další sezóny bude nyní battle pass rozdělen na dvě poloviny, přičemž každá z nich bude mít 60 úrovní. Hráči si navíc již nebudou moci zakoupit battle pass za herní měnu AC nebo Apex. „Rozhodnutí přejít z AC na měnu reálného světa jsme neudělali lehce, ale umožňuje nám to snížit cenu Premium+ pro naši komunitu,“ stojí v oznámení.
Hráči na změny reagovali negativně a obvinili společnost Respawn a vydavatele EA, že své zákazníky okrádají o peníze. Společnost Respawn tvrdí, že nový systém je způsob, jak „zvýšit hodnotu“ pro hráče. Zrušení možnosti platit za battle pass měnou získanou ve hře (dříve mohli hráči dokončením postupu v battle passu získat dostatek mincí na zakoupení dalšího, aniž by museli utrácet další skutečné peníze) však mnozí považují za způsob, jakým studio vyždímalo více peněz z klesající hráčské základny. Odpor se rozvinul do té míry, že hráči začali hru na Steamu recenzovat, čímž se její dřívější, převážně pozitivní hodnocení snížilo na převážně negativní.
Zdroj: Steam
Na straně esportů utrpěla hra Apex Legends další trapas, protože hráči účastnící se turnaje Apex Legends Global Series nahlásili nesprávné platby na své účty. Jeden z hráčů obdržel na svůj účet 100 000 dolarů již po několika dnech hraní. Další hráči hlásili podobné chybné plateb a to jako buď příliš mnoho, nebo příliš málo. Organizátor turnaje, společnost ESL Faceit, převzal odpovědnost a označil ji za „systémovou chybu“, která vedla k nesprávným platbám. V prohlášení pro server Polygon mluvčí turnaje napsal: „Jako partner zodpovědný za plnění výher pracujeme na rychlém vyřešení tohoto problému a zajištění toho, aby všichni hráči obdrželi správné výplaty cen.„
Apex Legends developers Respawn Entertainment have announced that poorly-received plans to overhaul the battle royale's Premium Battle Pass will be partially walked back. Most crucially, the new passes – set to launch alongside the upcoming Season 22 in August – will no longer be sold exclusively for real-world cash; as with previous BPs, players will still be able to buy them with accumulated in-game currency.
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Apex Legends developers Respawn Entertainment have announced that poorly-received plans to overhaul the battle royale's Premium Battle Pass will be partially walked back. Most crucially, the new passes – set to launch alongside the upcoming Season 22 in August – will no longer be sold exclusively for real-world cash; as with previous BPs, players will still be able to buy them with accumulated in-game currency.
Apex Legends developers Respawn Entertainment have announced that poorly-received plans to overhaul the battle royale's Premium Battle Pass will be partially walked back. Most crucially, the new passes – set to launch alongside the upcoming Season 22 in August – will no longer be sold exclusively for real-world cash; as with previous BPs, players will still be able to buy them with accumulated in-game currency.
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Apex Legends developers Respawn Entertainment have announced that poorly-received plans to overhaul the battle royale's Premium Battle Pass will be partially walked back. Most crucially, the new passes – set to launch alongside the upcoming Season 22 in August – will no longer be sold exclusively for real-world cash; as with previous BPs, players will still be able to buy them with accumulated in-game currency.
Everyone has a sequel they’re waiting for someone to greenlight. Some of our favorite video game franchises exist in a sad state of limbo. It’s only natural that after decades of companies making games and trying to earn the most money from them, that some good titles would fall through the cracks, never to become a…Read more...
Everyone has a sequel they’re waiting for someone to greenlight. Some of our favorite video game franchises exist in a sad state of limbo. It’s only natural that after decades of companies making games and trying to earn the most money from them, that some good titles would fall through the cracks, never to become a…
Respawn has dropped a new teaser for the next season of its free-to-play battle royale, Apex Legends.The trailer shows off what to expect when season 21, Upheaval, drops next week, and gets us up close and personal with "the embodiment of disruption", new Legend Alter. You can check out the action for yourself in the trailer embedded below: Read more
Respawn has dropped a new teaser for the next season of its free-to-play battle royale, Apex Legends.
The trailer shows off what to expect when season 21, Upheaval, drops next week, and gets us up close and personal with "the embodiment of disruption", new Legend Alter. You can check out the action for yourself in the trailer embedded below:
Respawn has dropped a new teaser for the next season of its free-to-play battle royale, Apex Legends.The trailer shows off what to expect when season 21, Upheaval, drops next week, and gets us up close and personal with "the embodiment of disruption", new Legend Alter. You can check out the action for yourself in the trailer embedded below: Read more
Respawn has dropped a new teaser for the next season of its free-to-play battle royale, Apex Legends.
The trailer shows off what to expect when season 21, Upheaval, drops next week, and gets us up close and personal with "the embodiment of disruption", new Legend Alter. You can check out the action for yourself in the trailer embedded below:
Apex Legends: Upheaval releases on Tuesday 7th May, 2024 and is the 21st season of the ever-evolving battle royale. Alongside the arrival of the first villainous Legend to hit the games since Revenant in 2020, there are plenty of new and returning additions that promise to turn this season on its head including a revamped Broken Moon and Solos mode returning for a limited run.First things first, let's talk about the big addition - a Legend called Alter joining the Apex games at the launch of Up
Apex Legends: Upheaval releases on Tuesday 7th May, 2024 and is the 21st season of the ever-evolving battle royale. Alongside the arrival of the first villainous Legend to hit the games since Revenant in 2020, there are plenty of new and returning additions that promise to turn this season on its head including a revamped Broken Moon and Solos mode returning for a limited run.
First things first, let's talk about the big addition - a Legend called Alter joining the Apex games at the launch of Upheaval. Alter is a dimensional traveller of the Skirmisher class and the first villain we've seen in a long time. Alter is from another dimension, though which one she's from is a mystery for now (she's not a reliable narrator). If she tells you something, chances are it's been altered to suit her needs at that very moment - though there are a few shreds of truth in some things that come out of her mouth if you pay close attention.
Alter's Passive ability 'Gift from the Rift' lets you see deathboxes through walls and take a single item from them. Her Tactical is 'Void Passage' which allows you to make bridging portals through surfaces that your squad can also use. Finally, her Ultimate is 'Void Nexus' where Alter puts a device down that allows you and your team to phase back to that point while the device is still active. Be wary of this one, enemies can also make use of it too.
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Before we dive deeper, we should have some idea about the nature of these two games:
System requirements
Both of these games have apparent system requirements that give us a clear idea about the optimization level of these titles.
Here are the system requirements for Apex Legends:
Processor: Core i3 6th Gen/AMD FX-4350 or Better
RAM: 6GB
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640/Radeon HD 7730
Disk Space: 22 GB+
Operating System: Windows 7 or higher
After knowing the required specifications, you can see that a PC with basic hardware can run Apex Legends without any problem. Even the obsolete Windows 7 OS is also compatible. Though we don’t know for how long Windows 7 support will exist.
Looking at Fortnite, we can see that this game is also compatible with PCs with basic hardware. Here are the system requirements for Fortnite:
Processor: Core i3 3rd Gen
RAM: 8GB
Graphics Card: Intel HD 4000 on PC/AMD Radeon Vega 8
Disk Space: Not specified, but maybe around 40 GB
Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit or Mac OS Mojave 10.14.6
Unlike Apex Legends, Fortnite doesn’t run on Windows 7. Also, it needs more disk space. But AL needs at least 6th gen Intel core i3 processor, whereas Fortnite can be played using the older i3 3rd gen processor. In fact, gamers can play both of these titles on very basic computers with minimum GPU power.
Gameplay Mechanics
Although both of these titles have many similarities, some key differences have made them unique from each other.
Apex Legends is a First-Person shooter game, while Fortnite is Third-Person. This characteristic has created many more contrasts, particularly in the shooting, movement, and overall game mechanics.
Fortnite has a built-in defense against enemy shootings. But, in the AL, the player needs to be more skillful to protect themself from enemy shooters.
The movement mechanics in Fortnite is very basic. You can easily move and play. However, in Apex Legends, a gamer must be an expert and do more to move and fight.
Both of these titles with cross-platform play capacity. Also, these two are getting regular updates which improve the stability and add new features to the game.
Now, at this point, AL and Fortnite are not the same compared to the time when these were released.
Total number of gamers
Currently, Apex Legends have a total of approximately 136 million registered accounts and 114,580,698+ active players. On the other hand, Fortnite holds an estimated around 550 million registered accounts and 234,546,282+ active gamers. We have tagged a gamer active if he/she has played the game within the last 30 days.
We may not get the whole story after seeing the active players. So, we have made some very specific statistics that represent the changes in the number of total players over the years in different ways.
Total number of registered gamers over the last 4 years:
Here are the data of total registered player accounts in Million since 2019:
Year
Apex Legends
Fortnite
2019
70
250
2020
90
350
2021
100
390
2022
130
450
2023
136
550
For your convenience, we have featured a graph that gives you a clear view of the total number of players in millions on both Apex Legends and Fortnite.
The number in the above graph represents the total number of registered players in both games. This statistic may not be 100% accurate as no precise data is available on the official sources. So, based on the many unofficial sources and our analysis, we have estimated these numbers.
The latest data is not precisely available on any recognizable forums or sources. So, we have made our estimation for 2023’s data in some cases.
In the following graph, you can see the number of active players over the years in every month. It shows the trend of the popularity of Fortnite and Apex Legends.
The above graph is clearly showing that Apex Legends is slowly gaining popularity. On the other hand, Fortnite is losing its place even though it’s still the most popular battle royal game and far ahead of AL.
However, to understand the scene from an even closer position, you should look at the other factors featured in the next parts of this post.
Peak players by year:
We may see different data if we look at the number of players who are active in the peak hour.
Year
Apex Legends
Fortnite
2020
13,093,785
191,302,008
2021
67,563,911
338,845,462
2022
99,458,463
312,730,506
2023
17,333,097
71,906,471
The following smooth line graph shows the trend of active peak players over the last three years. However, we can exclude the 2023 part, as it’s the middle of the year.
The above statistic clearly shows that if we exclude 2023, the number of active peak players of Apex Legends’ is increasing. But the opposite is happening for Fortnite.
This information is based on the data available on ActivePlayer.IO. We have used data till April 2023.
Average time spent by players:
There is no exact data available about the average time spent by players on both of these games. However, according to various unofficial sources, on average, for both Apex Legends and Fortnite, gamers spent a few hours a week on these games.
In Fortnite, most of the active players spend 6-10 hours a week; on Apex Legends, it’s around 7 or 8 hours.
Platform preferences:
Both Fortnite and Apex Legends are available on mobile, PC, and console. If we look at Fortnite, we can see that 69% of players play it on Console, which includes both Xbox and PlayStation. The PS is the most popular platform for this title, with around 40% of gamers. 46% of the players play on smartphones, and 28% play on PC.
This percentage seems wrong to you. It is because some players play this title on both PC and Console or even all of these three platforms.
Apex Legends’ player count per device has not yet been released by any official or unofficial channel. So, we are unable to give you an insight.
Geographical distribution for Apex Legends and Fortnite:
Undoubtedly, these two games are very popular around the world. In the USA, Apex Legends has 38.92% of its total number of players; for Fortnite, it’s 21.63%. We have also collected the percentage of other mentionable countries as well.
Based on it, we can easily find an estimated number of gamers playing these titles in specific countries. And we did it. After calculation, we have found the following data
Country
Apex Legends
Fortnite
USA
44M
51M
UK
8.2M
12.1M
Russia
6.7M
18M
Brazil
6.3M
13M
For your convenience, we have made the following graph. It will help to understand the popularity of these two games in the countries mentioned in the above table:
We can see that both of these games are very popular in the USA. Apex’s user count is particularly closer to Fortnite in this country. So, we don’t know if Fortnite can hold its position in the United States of America in the upcoming years or not.
Demographical distribution for Apex Legends and Fortnite:
62.7% of Fortnite players are young. They belong to the 18-24 years age group. The 25-34 years age group’s percentage is 22.5, and the 35-44 is 12.7.
On the other hand, Apex Legends doesn’t have this many statistics available. However, according to various sources, most of the players are below 18. The 18-34 age group has a significant number of players.
The Apex Legends also don’t have any clear statistics on player count based on gender. But, it is indeed a male dominant FPS multiplayer where a significant number of gamers are also female.
In Fortnite, 72.4% are male players, and 27.6% are female.
Source: Exploding Topics
Number of tournaments and prize pools for Apex Legends and Fortnite
Each year, gamers attend tournaments for both Apex Legends and Fortnite. Some of these events are official. Here are some interesting stats and graphs about these events:
The total number of tournaments:
According to the Esports Charts, both Apex and Fortnite had many official and unofficial tournaments. The following tables show the number of tournaments for these two games from 2019 to 2022.
Year
Fortnite
Apex Legends
2019
58
28
2020
109
155
2021
54
268
2022
72
293
2023
7
73
The above table shows that the number of Apex Legends tournaments is increasing each year. Even as of May 2023, this game has more tournaments held compared to Fortnite.
In the following column chart, we have excluded the data from 2023. It will help to compare the number of the tournament for these two games over the last few years.
If we look at the total prize pool per year for these two popular multiplayer games, we find the following data:
Year
Apex Legends
Fortnite
2019
$2.1M
$51.9M
2020
$6.6M
$5.24M
2021
$5.3M
$5.75M
2022
$1.71M
$12.62M
2023
$2.27M
$0.5M
We can see that the tournament prize pool is very attractive for these two games. Fortnite is ahead. But Apex Legends’ ones are also impressive.
The above data is based on the information found on Esports Chart. There may be errors as no precise information is available now.
Revenue and Profit Margins:
Since the release of Apex Legends, EA has made over 2 billion USD revenue from this game. Fortnite is much ahead. It’s making several billion a year. Here is the list of revenue in billion for these two popular battle royal games per year:
Year
Apex Legends
Fortnite
2019-2020
0.4
5.1
2020-2021
0.6
5.8
2021-2022
1
6
The following scatter chart will help to understand the increasing trend in terms of revenue:
We have excluded the year 2023 as no complete data is available for this year yet. There is no clear information about the profit for these two titles. However, It’s hard to determine which one is more successful in increasing revenue.
According to The Verge, Fortnite made $9 billion in revenue in its first two years, which is much higher than Apex’s 2 Billion in the first three years. During that period, Battle Royal games experienced a sudden spike in popularity which is also a factor.
Most popular skin and character
Two of these Battle Royal games have a wide range of choices when it’s skin and characters. If we look at the Apex Legends, Pathfinder, Octane, Wraith, Bangalore, Bloodhound, and Ballistic, are the most picked characters.
On the other hand, if we look at Fortnite, The Foundation, Jonesy, The Visitor, Leviathan, Midas, The Reaper Fortnite Skin, Drift, etc., are very popular.
If we compare the top 3 most watched videos on Twitch related to these two battle royale games, we can see the following data:
Rank
Fortnite
Apex Legends
1
863,669
1,984,064
2
372,305
459,372
3
351,263
331,306
For your convenience, here is the graphical representation:
To get an even better idea, we can have a look at the following graph based on the average views in thousand on Twitch:
The above graph shows how the average monthly view counts have changed over the last three years. We can see that since January 2020, Apex Legends’ content has gotten more average views than Fortnite.
Average Time-to-Kill (TTK) and Time-to-Survive (TTS)
Determining the average TTK and TTS for these two games is tricky, as these depend on several factors.
For Apex Legends, killing a player with 200 HP health takes 2.7 seconds on average and 2.4 seconds for 175 HP. For Fortnite, no such information is available right now.
If we look at the Time-to-Survive data on Apex Legends, it may vary from player to player. Generally, a player’s survival time can be from a few seconds to several minutes. Fortnite is from a few to 20+ minutes, depending on many things.
Factors that work behind the Popularity
Apex Legends:
We will find some interesting facts behind the scene of Apex Legends’ popularity. These are:
Surprise release and announcement: Apex Legends was launched suddenly and surprised everyone. At that time, Fortnite and some other battle royal games were going through prime time. Apex Legends was a new addition with many unique and different features. That attracted young gamers. As a result, it gained a large player base within a few weeks of its release.
Influencer partnerships: EA has partnered with many influencers and streamers for Apex Legends. This battle royal game was a very attractive choice for their many followers.
Free-to-play model: Since Apex Legends was launched as a free-to-play game, anyone could test this title. Therefore, this title got a considerable player base within a short time.
Other factors: Else, active social media presence, developer responsiveness to the players’ feedback, in-game rewards, and the amazing gameplay mechanisms developed by Respawn Entertainment hugely contributed to Apex Legends’ popularity.
Fortnite:
Like Apex Legends, Fortnite also got the advantage of being a free-to-play game. Apart from this, the following factors also have a significant role in its popularity:
Early access and beta testing: The Fortnite beta was released before releasing the full version. That created hype among battle-royale lovers.
Celebrity endorsements: To gain more player base, Epic Games have made deals with several mentionable celebrities like DJ Marshmello, Keanu Charles, Travis Scott, and many other people. Often we saw that gamers were playing Fortnite with celebrity skins and faces.
In-game events and collaborations: Fortnite held many in-game events and collaborated with many popular franchises, including Marvel, DC, Star Wars, John Wick, etc., to bring their skins, themes, and characters into the game.
Community Engagement: Epic Games’ engagement with the Fortnite community effectively increased player engagement.
Cross-platform: One of the coolest things is Fortnite is available on multiple platforms, and gamers can have a cross-play facility, which also has increased its popularity.
Else, cultural impact and social media integration, in-game challenges, community-created content, etc., have made a huge impact on Fortnite’s popularity.
Fortnite has made a huge contribution to the increasing battle royal game in the industry. Apex Legends is not too far. While Epic Games is still enjoying the benefits of owning the most popular battle royal title even in 2023, EA is making its strategy to make its title more attractive and unique.
We may see many interesting changes in the upcoming years when we compare Apex Legends vs Fortnite. But, the truth is Fortnite is still the most played and popular battle royal title in the industry.
Respawn has dropped a new teaser for the next season of its free-to-play battle royale, Apex Legends.The trailer shows off what to expect when season 21, Upheaval, drops next week, and gets us up close and personal with "the embodiment of disruption", new Legend Alter. You can check out the action for yourself in the trailer embedded below: Read more
Respawn has dropped a new teaser for the next season of its free-to-play battle royale, Apex Legends.
The trailer shows off what to expect when season 21, Upheaval, drops next week, and gets us up close and personal with "the embodiment of disruption", new Legend Alter. You can check out the action for yourself in the trailer embedded below:
Apex Legends: Upheaval releases on Tuesday 7th May, 2024 and is the 21st season of the ever-evolving battle royale. Alongside the arrival of the first villainous Legend to hit the games since Revenant in 2020, there are plenty of new and returning additions that promise to turn this season on its head including a revamped Broken Moon and Solos mode returning for a limited run.First things first, let's talk about the big addition - a Legend called Alter joining the Apex games at the launch of Up
Apex Legends: Upheaval releases on Tuesday 7th May, 2024 and is the 21st season of the ever-evolving battle royale. Alongside the arrival of the first villainous Legend to hit the games since Revenant in 2020, there are plenty of new and returning additions that promise to turn this season on its head including a revamped Broken Moon and Solos mode returning for a limited run.
First things first, let's talk about the big addition - a Legend called Alter joining the Apex games at the launch of Upheaval. Alter is a dimensional traveller of the Skirmisher class and the first villain we've seen in a long time. Alter is from another dimension, though which one she's from is a mystery for now (she's not a reliable narrator). If she tells you something, chances are it's been altered to suit her needs at that very moment - though there are a few shreds of truth in some things that come out of her mouth if you pay close attention.
Alter's Passive ability 'Gift from the Rift' lets you see deathboxes through walls and take a single item from them. Her Tactical is 'Void Passage' which allows you to make bridging portals through surfaces that your squad can also use. Finally, her Ultimate is 'Void Nexus' where Alter puts a device down that allows you and your team to phase back to that point while the device is still active. Be wary of this one, enemies can also make use of it too.
Things are about to get seriously chaotic in the newest season of Apex Legends. Starting May 7 Upheaval lives up to its name with plenty of new content and changes that’ll keep even the most seasoned Legends on their toes. Ready to find out what’s coming soon to the Apex Games? Just keep reading.
Play Video
Embrace chaos
“Life’s just a game and lucky you, you’re playing it with me.”
Things are really heating up this season, and new Legend Alter is
Things are about to get seriously chaotic in the newest season of Apex Legends. Starting May 7 Upheaval lives up to its name with plenty of new content and changes that’ll keep even the most seasoned Legends on their toes. Ready to find out what’s coming soon to the Apex Games? Just keep reading.
Embrace chaos
“Life’s just a game and lucky you, you’re playing it with me.”
Things are really heating up this season, and new Legend Alter is striking the match. There’s very little known about this new Void tech user except that calamity seems to follow in her wake. Is she the cause or simply in the wrong place at the wrong time? No one can say. But she does seem to take real joy in watching catastrophes unfold, and reveling in what chaos brings out in those around her. While her morality may be in question, her abilities definitely aren’t:
Gift from the Rift – Can remotely interact with a deathbox to claim one item. Cannot be armor.
Void Passage – Creates a portal passageway through a surface.
Void Nexus – Create a regroup point that all allies can remotely interact with to open a phase tunnel back to that location.
What brings the mysterious Alter to the Apex Games? No one can really say. But one thing’s for sure, when she’s around life is never boring.
Stand alone in Solos
Duos is out as Solos Takeover makes its much-anticipated return at the beginning of the season. This fan-favorite is back with enough new mechanics to keep things very interesting. It’s every Legend for themselves, which means no one will be watching your back – so you’ll need to rely on your Battle Sense to detect nearby enemies. Pre-kitted weapons and attachments will help you stay one step ahead of the competition, while Second Chance auto-heal will keep you in fighting shape long enough to come out on top. Drop into Solos Takeover starting May 7.
Broken Moon shatters
A lunar nightmare becomes reality as Olympus appears to crash into Cleo’s Stasis Array Node, reshaping the battlefield with new POIs and a streamlined map (including new rotations and revamped zip rails ripe for spreading havoc). Debris from the crash as well as meteor strikes and what some are calling unknown biological material have led to a lockdown and quarantine in what was the Promenade. Welcome instead to the Quarantine Zone.
If you’re looking for intense close-quarters action and fast-paced looting, this is where you’ll find it.
Breaker Wharf has shifted to where the Backup Atmostation was originally, and that’s not the only change you’ll have to look forward to. Raining debris has changed up the topography as well as playstyle options – upping the pandemonium potential. Space Port’s move should provide some choice loot opportunities, while Cliff Side offers up an interesting layout primed for intense tug-of-war battles between the high and low grounds. The new Lunar buildings of Solar Pods should keep things moving as well as offer up new combat experiences.
Need a moment to catch your breath? Underpass should give your team the breathing space you need to get back in the game. And Experimental Labs is a great spot for anyone looking for a little high-risk, high-reward action. Finally, new rotations round out the fun offering you a variety of opportunities to make life a little more difficult for opposing squads.
Chaos is coming
There’s even more on the way during Apex Legends: Upheaval, including the opportunity to slice in style with customizable Apex Artifacts, leaving your unique signature of destruction. Then corrupt your style with the Upheaval Battle Pass, unlocking 100+ rewards including Exotic Shards.
It’s a new world, Legend – get ready to disturb the peace.
Play Apex Legends for free* now on PS5 and PS4.
*Applicable platform account and platform subscription (sold separately) may be required. A persistent internet connection and EA account required. Age restrictions apply. Includes in-game purchases.
Společnost Respawn Entertainment zveřejnila nový herní trailer na další sezónu hry Apex Legends, Upheaval, která začíná 6. května. Přidává na soupisku novou legendu Skirmisher s Alterem a provádí několik změn ve hře Broken Moon.
Alterova taktická schopnost Void Passage spočívá ve vytvoření portálu, kterým pronikne skrz stropy, zdi a další povrchy, a může také skrz zdi prohlížet schránky zabitých nepřátel a vzít si z nich předmět. Její ultimátní schopnost Void Nexus nasadí translokátor, do kteréh
Společnost Respawn Entertainment zveřejnila nový herní trailer na další sezónu hry Apex Legends, Upheaval, která začíná 6. května. Přidává na soupisku novou legendu Skirmisher s Alterem a provádí několik změn ve hře Broken Moon.
Alterova taktická schopnost Void Passage spočívá ve vytvoření portálu, kterým pronikne skrz stropy, zdi a další povrchy, a může také skrz zdi prohlížet schránky zabitých nepřátel a vzít si z nich předmět. Její ultimátní schopnost Void Nexus nasadí translokátor, do kterého se její tým může kdykoli teleportovat (což platí i v případě, že byl sestřelen).
Nexus Relay, který jí zbyl z jejího ultimáta, může použít kdokoli, což platí i pro portál Void Passage, takže pozor. Mezi další nový obsah této sezóny patří návrat Solosu v podobě šestitýdenního převzetí, doplněného o respawn žetony a předem vylepšené zbraně.
Co se týče Broken Moonu, ten se výrazně změnil kvůli tomu, že do něj narazil Olympus, odstranil Promenádu a zároveň přidal nové zipové dráhy a Ferrofluid. Pro další podrobnosti zamiřte sem, protože Apex Legends: Upheaval bude brzy spuštěn pro všechny hráče.
Things are about to get seriously chaotic in the newest season of Apex Legends. Starting May 7 Upheaval lives up to its name with plenty of new content and changes that’ll keep even the most seasoned Legends on their toes. Ready to find out what’s coming soon to the Apex Games? Just keep reading.
Play Video
Embrace chaos
“Life’s just a game and lucky you, you’re playing it with me.”
Things are really heating up this season, and new Legend Alter is
Things are about to get seriously chaotic in the newest season of Apex Legends. Starting May 7 Upheaval lives up to its name with plenty of new content and changes that’ll keep even the most seasoned Legends on their toes. Ready to find out what’s coming soon to the Apex Games? Just keep reading.
Embrace chaos
“Life’s just a game and lucky you, you’re playing it with me.”
Things are really heating up this season, and new Legend Alter is striking the match. There’s very little known about this new Void tech user except that calamity seems to follow in her wake. Is she the cause or simply in the wrong place at the wrong time? No one can say. But she does seem to take real joy in watching catastrophes unfold, and reveling in what chaos brings out in those around her. While her morality may be in question, her abilities definitely aren’t:
Gift from the Rift – Can remotely interact with a deathbox to claim one item. Cannot be armor.
Void Passage – Creates a portal passageway through a surface.
Void Nexus – Create a regroup point that all allies can remotely interact with to open a phase tunnel back to that location.
What brings the mysterious Alter to the Apex Games? No one can really say. But one thing’s for sure, when she’s around life is never boring.
Stand alone in Solos
Duos is out as Solos Takeover makes its much-anticipated return at the beginning of the season. This fan-favorite is back with enough new mechanics to keep things very interesting. It’s every Legend for themselves, which means no one will be watching your back – so you’ll need to rely on your Battle Sense to detect nearby enemies. Pre-kitted weapons and attachments will help you stay one step ahead of the competition, while Second Chance auto-heal will keep you in fighting shape long enough to come out on top. Drop into Solos Takeover starting May 7.
Broken Moon shatters
A lunar nightmare becomes reality as Olympus appears to crash into Cleo’s Stasis Array Node, reshaping the battlefield with new POIs and a streamlined map (including new rotations and revamped zip rails ripe for spreading havoc). Debris from the crash as well as meteor strikes and what some are calling unknown biological material have led to a lockdown and quarantine in what was the Promenade. Welcome instead to the Quarantine Zone.
If you’re looking for intense close-quarters action and fast-paced looting, this is where you’ll find it.
Breaker Wharf has shifted to where the Backup Atmostation was originally, and that’s not the only change you’ll have to look forward to. Raining debris has changed up the topography as well as playstyle options – upping the pandemonium potential. Space Port’s move should provide some choice loot opportunities, while Cliff Side offers up an interesting layout primed for intense tug-of-war battles between the high and low grounds. The new Lunar buildings of Solar Pods should keep things moving as well as offer up new combat experiences.
Need a moment to catch your breath? Underpass should give your team the breathing space you need to get back in the game. And Experimental Labs is a great spot for anyone looking for a little high-risk, high-reward action. Finally, new rotations round out the fun offering you a variety of opportunities to make life a little more difficult for opposing squads.
Chaos is coming
There’s even more on the way during Apex Legends: Upheaval, including the opportunity to slice in style with customizable Apex Artifacts, leaving your unique signature of destruction. Then corrupt your style with the Upheaval Battle Pass, unlocking 100+ rewards including Exotic Shards.
It’s a new world, Legend – get ready to disturb the peace.
Play Apex Legends for free* now on PS5 and PS4.
*Applicable platform account and platform subscription (sold separately) may be required. A persistent internet connection and EA account required. Age restrictions apply. Includes in-game purchases.
Hello! Welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little bit about some of the games we've been playing over the past few days. This week we've gone with a bit of a theme: matchmaking. We've pulled on some of our most memorable matchmaking experiences from games we loved. Can you remember any of yours?If you fancy catching up on some of the older editions of What We've Been Playing, here's our archive.RuneScape is a game with a lot of grinding and, in many cases, this means a lot of s
Hello! Welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little bit about some of the games we've been playing over the past few days. This week we've gone with a bit of a theme: matchmaking. We've pulled on some of our most memorable matchmaking experiences from games we loved. Can you remember any of yours?
If you fancy catching up on some of the older editions of What We've Been Playing, here's our archive.
RuneScape is a game with a lot of grinding and, in many cases, this means a lot of standing around. Be it Woodcutting or Fishing, you'll find yourself fixed to one location where the only movement is between skill-spots or when it's time for a bank run to deposit your goods. (Unless you're a litterbug who just dumps everything on the ground.) Due to this I, and many other RuneScape players, have partaken in the long standing tradition of chatting away as your XP slowly climbs to the next level.
The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Split 1 Playoffs is the first in-person LAN event for the season. With a $1 million prize pool and 40 of the best Apex Legends teams in the world participating, it's not one to miss.
ALGS Year 4 is already underway, but the first LAN event that brings every team together for an in-person competition will take place in Los Angeles from May 2 to 5, 2024. I attended every physical event for Year 3 and they were fantastic, but so easy to miss if you don't k
The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Split 1 Playoffs is the first in-person LAN event for the season. With a $1 million prize pool and 40 of the best Apex Legends teams in the world participating, it's not one to miss.
ALGS Year 4 is already underway, but the first LAN event that brings every team together for an in-person competition will take place in Los Angeles from May 2 to 5, 2024. I attended every physical event for Year 3 and they were fantastic, but so easy to miss if you don't know the streaming schedule, the stages your favorite team is playing in, or even what the initial group format is. That's why I've broken all these details down so you don't miss a thing.
ALGS Year 4 Split 1 Playoffs team groups
Image via ALGS
Each one of the 40 participating teams in the ALGS Year 4 Split 1 Playoffs is placed into groups. Every team will get a chance to play against one another, regardless of group. All the groups decide is when a team plays during the event. I've listed the four groups and all teams in them below.
Group A
DarkZer0
Natus Vincire
Kinotrope Gaming
MDY-White
Team Burger
Crazy Raccoon
2ratsin1controller
Luminosity Gaming
Oxygen Esports
NeverToChange
Group B
Aurora
Reject Winnity
Tom Yum Kung
Liquid Alienware
Disguised
Serenity
Omit
Red Rams
Cloud9
Geared Gaming
Group C
Fnatic
Legends Gaming
TSM
Made in Heaven
07
Elev8 Gaming
Boogie Boarders
Northeption
Furia
Wimnoy
Group D
Wonton Dumpling
Not Moist
Alliance
Riddle Order
Hao
Passionua
Spacestation Gaming
Heroez
Complexity
BR Demonz
ALGS Year 4 Split 1 Playoffs stages
Image via ALGS
The ALGS Year 4 Split 1 Playoffs schedule is pretty easy to understand. There are three Group matches on the first three days, followed by the final matches on the last day, which is always the most exciting. I've listed every stage alongside their dates below so it's easy to follow.
Group Stage
May 2, 2024
Match #1 (Group C & D): 10 AM PT
Match #2 (Group A & B): 2:30 PM PT
Match #3 (Group A & D): 7 PM PT
May 3, 2024
Eliminations #1: 10 AM PT
Eliminations #2: 2:30 PM PT
Eliminations #3: 7 PM PT
Bracket Stage
May 4, 2024
Match #1 (Group C & D): 10 AM PT
Match #2 (Group A & B): 2:30 PM PT
Match #3 (Group A & D): 7 PM PT
Finals
May 5, 2024
Final Matches Start: 4 PM PT
For those who aren't familiar with the ALGS format, the Finals are similar to a game of tennis. A team must hit 50 points through wins and kills. Then, that team has a chance to win the Finals if it places first in the next match. So you can't ever win before or during the match you hit 50 points. It's always after.
This creates an interesting dynamic among the other teams, who target those with 50 points so everyone else has a chance to hit 50 points as well. By the end, most teams hit 50 points and stand a chance of winning because they all want the event to last longer. Even fans begin cheering for those teams who kill potential winners, because it means we get one more match.
ALGS Year 4 Split 1 Playoffs streaming schedule
Image via ALGS
If you plan on watching the ALGS Year 4 Split 1 Playoffs via one of the many livestreams covering the event, you'll have near-constant coverage to pick from. One of the best streams to catch is the FaceIt stream because it shows you four points of view, has live communications piped in, shows the map simultaneously, and has a built-in calendar.
Of course, there will be official livestreams running on the ALGS YouTube and Twitch channels too. These run all day for the duration of the event, with various content creators popping in to lend their voice and knowledge and make every moment of every match a little easier to understand.
This year, there are 11 watch parties across 12 languages to catch. This will allow most Apex Legends fans to watch the event with commentary in their native language. I think this is particularly good for ALGS as a whole, because it makes competitive Apex far more accessible on a global scale.
Apex Legends developer Respawn has told fans it will not change the game to block certain characters and cosmetics from being played during the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia this summer, despite concerns over how the country might censor the battle royale's diverse character roster.
Earlier this month, the Esports World Cup social media feed announced that Apex Legends had "[entered] the arena", stating only the "best will compete for fame, fortune, and glory" at the Riyadh-based tournam
Apex Legends developer Respawn has told fans it will not change the game to block certain characters and cosmetics from being played during the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia this summer, despite concerns over how the country might censor the battle royale's diverse character roster.
Earlier this month, the Esports World Cup social media feed announced that Apex Legends had "[entered] the arena", stating only the "best will compete for fame, fortune, and glory" at the Riyadh-based tournament.
This revelation was immediately met with ire from the Apex Legends community. Fans pointed to the contradiction of a country notorious for its poor LGBTQ+ rights hosting a tournament featuring Respawn's inclusive battle royale, which includes many playable LGBTQ+ characters, as well as Pride cosmetics.
A small team within Respawn are making a fresh game set in the Titanfall universe, it's been reported - but this project won't be Titanfall 3.
We knew of this team already - and the fact it is being led by Titanfall and Titanfall 2 director Steve Fukuda - via an Axios interview with Respawn boss Zince Zampella earlier this year.
Now, Giant Bomb's ever chatty reporter Jeff Grubb has stated this team is working on a "Titanfall game" set in the same universe as the series' first two entries -
A small team within Respawn are making a fresh game set in the Titanfall universe, it's been reported - but this project won't be Titanfall 3.
We knew of this team already - and the fact it is being led by Titanfall and Titanfall 2 director Steve Fukuda - via an Axios interview with Respawn boss Zince Zampella earlier this year.
Now, Giant Bomb's ever chatty reporter Jeff Grubb has stated this team is working on a "Titanfall game" set in the same universe as the series' first two entries - but stressed that this was not currently planned to be Titanfall 3.
Even as they cancel games and carry out mass layoffs, EA see sunny skies ahead for Respawn's free-to-play battle royale shooter Apex Legends, with CEO Andrew Wilson outlining plans to "expand beyond the traditional battle royale universe".
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Even as they cancel games and carry out mass layoffs, EA see sunny skies ahead for Respawn's free-to-play battle royale shooter Apex Legends, with CEO Andrew Wilson outlining plans to "expand beyond the traditional battle royale universe".
They want Apex Legends to eventually transcend the traditional battle royale experience.
EA CEO Andrew Wilson was present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference where he spoke about the company's plans with their live service, battle royale game, Apex Legends. Moreover, the CEO also spoke at length about the benefits of AI and how it has been helping the …
They want Apex Legends to eventually transcend the traditional battle royale experience.
EA CEO Andrew Wilson was present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference where he spoke about the company's plans with their live service, battle royale game, Apex Legends. Moreover, the CEO also spoke at length about the benefits of AI and how it has been helping the …
Apex Legends vs Fortnite. Which one is more popular and better? This question can arise in your mind. But, without proper analysis, it’s not possible to answer.
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Apex Legends vs. Fortnite: A complete overview of Popularity
Before we dive deeper, we should have some idea about the nature of these two games:
System requirements
Both of these games have apparent system requirements that give us a clear idea about the optimization level of these titles.
Here are the system requirements for Apex Legends:
Processor: Core i3 6th Gen/AMD FX-4350 or Better
RAM: 6GB
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640/Radeon HD 7730
Disk Space: 22 GB+
Operating System: Windows 7 or higher
After knowing the required specifications, you can see that a PC with basic hardware can run Apex Legends without any problem. Even the obsolete Windows 7 OS is also compatible. Though we don’t know for how long Windows 7 support will exist.
Looking at Fortnite, we can see that this game is also compatible with PCs with basic hardware. Here are the system requirements for Fortnite:
Processor: Core i3 3rd Gen
RAM: 8GB
Graphics Card: Intel HD 4000 on PC/AMD Radeon Vega 8
Disk Space: Not specified, but maybe around 40 GB
Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit or Mac OS Mojave 10.14.6
Unlike Apex Legends, Fortnite doesn’t run on Windows 7. Also, it needs more disk space. But AL needs at least 6th gen Intel core i3 processor, whereas Fortnite can be played using the older i3 3rd gen processor. In fact, gamers can play both of these titles on very basic computers with minimum GPU power.
Gameplay Mechanics
Although both of these titles have many similarities, some key differences have made them unique from each other.
Apex Legends is a First-Person shooter game, while Fortnite is Third-Person. This characteristic has created many more contrasts, particularly in the shooting, movement, and overall game mechanics.
Fortnite has a built-in defense against enemy shootings. But, in the AL, the player needs to be more skillful to protect themself from enemy shooters.
The movement mechanics in Fortnite is very basic. You can easily move and play. However, in Apex Legends, a gamer must be an expert and do more to move and fight.
Both of these titles with cross-platform play capacity. Also, these two are getting regular updates which improve the stability and add new features to the game.
Now, at this point, AL and Fortnite are not the same compared to the time when these were released.
Total number of gamers
Currently, Apex Legends have a total of approximately 136 million registered accounts and 114,580,698+ active players. On the other hand, Fortnite holds an estimated around 550 million registered accounts and 234,546,282+ active gamers. We have tagged a gamer active if he/she has played the game within the last 30 days.
We may not get the whole story after seeing the active players. So, we have made some very specific statistics that represent the changes in the number of total players over the years in different ways.
Total number of registered gamers over the last 4 years:
Here are the data of total registered player accounts in Million since 2019:
Year
Apex Legends
Fortnite
2019
70
250
2020
90
350
2021
100
390
2022
130
450
2023
136
550
For your convenience, we have featured a graph that gives you a clear view of the total number of players in millions on both Apex Legends and Fortnite.
The number in the above graph represents the total number of registered players in both games. This statistic may not be 100% accurate as no precise data is available on the official sources. So, based on the many unofficial sources and our analysis, we have estimated these numbers.
The latest data is not precisely available on any recognizable forums or sources. So, we have made our estimation for 2023’s data in some cases.
In the following graph, you can see the number of active players over the years in every month. It shows the trend of the popularity of Fortnite and Apex Legends.
The above graph is clearly showing that Apex Legends is slowly gaining popularity. On the other hand, Fortnite is losing its place even though it’s still the most popular battle royal game and far ahead of AL.
However, to understand the scene from an even closer position, you should look at the other factors featured in the next parts of this post.
Peak players by year:
We may see different data if we look at the number of players who are active in the peak hour.
Year
Apex Legends
Fortnite
2020
13,093,785
191,302,008
2021
67,563,911
338,845,462
2022
99,458,463
312,730,506
2023
17,333,097
71,906,471
The following smooth line graph shows the trend of active peak players over the last three years. However, we can exclude the 2023 part, as it’s the middle of the year.
The above statistic clearly shows that if we exclude 2023, the number of active peak players of Apex Legends’ is increasing. But the opposite is happening for Fortnite.
This information is based on the data available on ActivePlayer.IO. We have used data till April 2023.
Average time spent by players:
There is no exact data available about the average time spent by players on both of these games. However, according to various unofficial sources, on average, for both Apex Legends and Fortnite, gamers spent a few hours a week on these games.
In Fortnite, most of the active players spend 6-10 hours a week; on Apex Legends, it’s around 7 or 8 hours.
Platform preferences:
Both Fortnite and Apex Legends are available on mobile, PC, and console. If we look at Fortnite, we can see that 69% of players play it on Console, which includes both Xbox and PlayStation. The PS is the most popular platform for this title, with around 40% of gamers. 46% of the players play on smartphones, and 28% play on PC.
This percentage seems wrong to you. It is because some players play this title on both PC and Console or even all of these three platforms.
Apex Legends’ player count per device has not yet been released by any official or unofficial channel. So, we are unable to give you an insight.
Geographical distribution for Apex Legends and Fortnite:
Undoubtedly, these two games are very popular around the world. In the USA, Apex Legends has 38.92% of its total number of players; for Fortnite, it’s 21.63%. We have also collected the percentage of other mentionable countries as well.
Based on it, we can easily find an estimated number of gamers playing these titles in specific countries. And we did it. After calculation, we have found the following data
Country
Apex Legends
Fortnite
USA
44M
51M
UK
8.2M
12.1M
Russia
6.7M
18M
Brazil
6.3M
13M
For your convenience, we have made the following graph. It will help to understand the popularity of these two games in the countries mentioned in the above table:
We can see that both of these games are very popular in the USA. Apex’s user count is particularly closer to Fortnite in this country. So, we don’t know if Fortnite can hold its position in the United States of America in the upcoming years or not.
Demographical distribution for Apex Legends and Fortnite:
62.7% of Fortnite players are young. They belong to the 18-24 years age group. The 25-34 years age group’s percentage is 22.5, and the 35-44 is 12.7.
On the other hand, Apex Legends doesn’t have this many statistics available. However, according to various sources, most of the players are below 18. The 18-34 age group has a significant number of players.
The Apex Legends also don’t have any clear statistics on player count based on gender. But, it is indeed a male dominant FPS multiplayer where a significant number of gamers are also female.
In Fortnite, 72.4% are male players, and 27.6% are female.
Source: Exploding Topics
Number of tournaments and prize pools for Apex Legends and Fortnite
Each year, gamers attend tournaments for both Apex Legends and Fortnite. Some of these events are official. Here are some interesting stats and graphs about these events:
The total number of tournaments:
According to the Esports Charts, both Apex and Fortnite had many official and unofficial tournaments. The following tables show the number of tournaments for these two games from 2019 to 2022.
Year
Fortnite
Apex Legends
2019
58
28
2020
109
155
2021
54
268
2022
72
293
2023
7
73
The above table shows that the number of Apex Legends tournaments is increasing each year. Even as of May 2023, this game has more tournaments held compared to Fortnite.
In the following column chart, we have excluded the data from 2023. It will help to compare the number of the tournament for these two games over the last few years.
If we look at the total prize pool per year for these two popular multiplayer games, we find the following data:
Year
Apex Legends
Fortnite
2019
$2.1M
$51.9M
2020
$6.6M
$5.24M
2021
$5.3M
$5.75M
2022
$1.71M
$12.62M
2023
$2.27M
$0.5M
We can see that the tournament prize pool is very attractive for these two games. Fortnite is ahead. But Apex Legends’ ones are also impressive.
The above data is based on the information found on Esports Chart. There may be errors as no precise information is available now.
Revenue and Profit Margins:
Since the release of Apex Legends, EA has made over 2 billion USD revenue from this game. Fortnite is much ahead. It’s making several billion a year. Here is the list of revenue in billion for these two popular battle royal games per year:
Year
Apex Legends
Fortnite
2019-2020
0.4
5.1
2020-2021
0.6
5.8
2021-2022
1
6
The following scatter chart will help to understand the increasing trend in terms of revenue:
We have excluded the year 2023 as no complete data is available for this year yet. There is no clear information about the profit for these two titles. However, It’s hard to determine which one is more successful in increasing revenue.
According to The Verge, Fortnite made $9 billion in revenue in its first two years, which is much higher than Apex’s 2 Billion in the first three years. During that period, Battle Royal games experienced a sudden spike in popularity which is also a factor.
Most popular skin and character
Two of these Battle Royal games have a wide range of choices when it’s skin and characters. If we look at the Apex Legends, Pathfinder, Octane, Wraith, Bangalore, Bloodhound, and Ballistic, are the most picked characters.
On the other hand, if we look at Fortnite, The Foundation, Jonesy, The Visitor, Leviathan, Midas, The Reaper Fortnite Skin, Drift, etc., are very popular.
If we compare the top 3 most watched videos on Twitch related to these two battle royale games, we can see the following data:
Rank
Fortnite
Apex Legends
1
863,669
1,984,064
2
372,305
459,372
3
351,263
331,306
For your convenience, here is the graphical representation:
To get an even better idea, we can have a look at the following graph based on the average views in thousand on Twitch:
The above graph shows how the average monthly view counts have changed over the last three years. We can see that since January 2020, Apex Legends’ content has gotten more average views than Fortnite.
Average Time-to-Kill (TTK) and Time-to-Survive (TTS)
Determining the average TTK and TTS for these two games is tricky, as these depend on several factors.
For Apex Legends, killing a player with 200 HP health takes 2.7 seconds on average and 2.4 seconds for 175 HP. For Fortnite, no such information is available right now.
If we look at the Time-to-Survive data on Apex Legends, it may vary from player to player. Generally, a player’s survival time can be from a few seconds to several minutes. Fortnite is from a few to 20+ minutes, depending on many things.
Factors that work behind the Popularity
Apex Legends:
We will find some interesting facts behind the scene of Apex Legends’ popularity. These are:
Surprise release and announcement: Apex Legends was launched suddenly and surprised everyone. At that time, Fortnite and some other battle royal games were going through prime time. Apex Legends was a new addition with many unique and different features. That attracted young gamers. As a result, it gained a large player base within a few weeks of its release.
Influencer partnerships: EA has partnered with many influencers and streamers for Apex Legends. This battle royal game was a very attractive choice for their many followers.
Free-to-play model: Since Apex Legends was launched as a free-to-play game, anyone could test this title. Therefore, this title got a considerable player base within a short time.
Other factors: Else, active social media presence, developer responsiveness to the players’ feedback, in-game rewards, and the amazing gameplay mechanisms developed by Respawn Entertainment hugely contributed to Apex Legends’ popularity.
Fortnite:
Like Apex Legends, Fortnite also got the advantage of being a free-to-play game. Apart from this, the following factors also have a significant role in its popularity:
Early access and beta testing: The Fortnite beta was released before releasing the full version. That created hype among battle-royale lovers.
Celebrity endorsements: To gain more player base, Epic Games have made deals with several mentionable celebrities like DJ Marshmello, Keanu Charles, Travis Scott, and many other people. Often we saw that gamers were playing Fortnite with celebrity skins and faces.
In-game events and collaborations: Fortnite held many in-game events and collaborated with many popular franchises, including Marvel, DC, Star Wars, John Wick, etc., to bring their skins, themes, and characters into the game.
Community Engagement: Epic Games’ engagement with the Fortnite community effectively increased player engagement.
Cross-platform: One of the coolest things is Fortnite is available on multiple platforms, and gamers can have a cross-play facility, which also has increased its popularity.
Else, cultural impact and social media integration, in-game challenges, community-created content, etc., have made a huge impact on Fortnite’s popularity.
Fortnite has made a huge contribution to the increasing battle royal game in the industry. Apex Legends is not too far. While Epic Games is still enjoying the benefits of owning the most popular battle royal title even in 2023, EA is making its strategy to make its title more attractive and unique.
We may see many interesting changes in the upcoming years when we compare Apex Legends vs Fortnite. But, the truth is Fortnite is still the most played and popular battle royal title in the industry.
EA remains committed to a third Star Wars: Jedi game.
Today, EA announced a major company shake-up that will result in roughly 670 individuals, or 5% of its workforce, losing their jobs. As a part of that same reorganization, Respawn's Star Wars FPS in-development at Respawn is being canceled.Following CEO Andrew Wilson's announcement of the cuts today, EA Entertainment …
EA remains committed to a third Star Wars: Jedi game.
Today, EA announced a major company shake-up that will result in roughly 670 individuals, or 5% of its workforce, losing their jobs. As a part of that same reorganization, Respawn's Star Wars FPS in-development at Respawn is being canceled.
Following CEO Andrew Wilson's announcement of the cuts today, EA Entertainment …
CEO Andrew Wilson says EA is adapting to "accelerating industry transformation."
Electronic Arts has announced that it, too, is undergoing mass layoffs, with plans to let go 5% of its total global staff, or roughly 670 individuals.In a note today sent to staff, CEO Andrew Wilson said that EA is reacting to "accelerating industry transformation where player needs and motivations and …
CEO Andrew Wilson says EA is adapting to "accelerating industry transformation."
Electronic Arts has announced that it, too, is undergoing mass layoffs, with plans to let go 5% of its total global staff, or roughly 670 individuals.
In a note today sent to staff, CEO Andrew Wilson said that EA is reacting to "accelerating industry transformation where player needs and motivations and …
One of the three upcoming Star Wars games in development at Apex Legends and Titanfall studio Respawn is reportedly a bounty hunter game where you play as a Mandalorian.
That's according to Insider Gaming, which said the project was still in the early stages of development, but was a first-person shooter starring a Mandalorian bounty hunter during the time of the Galactic Empire.
The report stops short of confirming the Mandalorian bounty hunter as Din Djarin, star of Disney+ hit TV series
One of the three upcoming Star Wars games in development at Apex Legends and Titanfall studio Respawn is reportedly a bounty hunter game where you play as a Mandalorian.
That's according to Insider Gaming, which said the project was still in the early stages of development, but was a first-person shooter starring a Mandalorian bounty hunter during the time of the Galactic Empire.
The report stops short of confirming the Mandalorian bounty hunter as Din Djarin, star of Disney+ hit TV series and upcoming Mandalorian movie. A time period set during the height of the Galactic Empire would also place the game prior to the TV series - making a Baby Yoda appearance unlikely.
One of the three upcoming Star Wars games in development at Apex Legends and Titanfall studio Respawn is reportedly a bounty hunter game where you play as a Mandalorian.
That's according to Insider Gaming, which said the project was still in the early stages of development, but was a first-person shooter starring a Mandalorian bounty hunter during the time of the Galactic Empire.
The report stops short of confirming the Mandalorian bounty hunter as Din Djarin, star of Disney+ hit TV series
One of the three upcoming Star Wars games in development at Apex Legends and Titanfall studio Respawn is reportedly a bounty hunter game where you play as a Mandalorian.
That's according to Insider Gaming, which said the project was still in the early stages of development, but was a first-person shooter starring a Mandalorian bounty hunter during the time of the Galactic Empire.
The report stops short of confirming the Mandalorian bounty hunter as Din Djarin, star of Disney+ hit TV series and upcoming Mandalorian movie. A time period set during the height of the Galactic Empire would also place the game prior to the TV series - making a Baby Yoda appearance unlikely.
(Information on Steam’s top games were gathered for this article from Steam Charts)
Back in January 2020, I crafted a neat little piece discussing the Logical Increments tier needed to enjoy each of the top games on Steam at the time. Fast forward to now, and oh, how the scene has shifted! Back around that period, we were seeing trade tariffs causing a good bump in prices for PC hardware. As we ventured into late 2020, high demand meant the cost of PC parts kept climbing, and 2021 brought even
(Information on Steam’s top games were gathered for this article from Steam Charts)
Back in January 2020, I crafted a neat little piece discussing the Logical Increments tier needed to enjoy each of the top games on Steam at the time. Fast forward to now, and oh, how the scene has shifted! Back around that period, we were seeing trade tariffs causing a good bump in prices for PC hardware. As we ventured into late 2020, high demand meant the cost of PC parts kept climbing, and 2021 brought even higher prices—especially for graphics cards due to a cryptocurrency boom. Oh, and let’s not forget, the world was just getting acquainted with Covid-19, adding a whole new level of complexity to tech market dynamics through supply chain issues.
Now, at the tail end of 2023, with prices and availability having normalized in some (though not all) component categories, and just a week left until Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s about time we take a fresh look at what Logical Increments PC building tier you’d need to dive into the most popular Steam games today. Let’s see what changed in the last few years, and whether that ol’ system still has some life in it, or whether it might be worth a little upgrade. Stick around as we unpack the current gaming demands and discuss today’s tech landscape.
Criteria:
Logical Increments keeps its primary tier list consistently updated, showing you the cost of building systems geared towards particular performance milestones. From the humble ‘Destitute’ system to the jaw-dropping ‘Monstrous’ setup, it shows what is attainable at each price point, offers a roadmap for some upgrading, and generally makes it convenient to knit together a balanced system with top-notch parts.
With that list in hand, we can match each of the most popular games on Steam right now with a Logical Increments tier. In this piece, I cross-referenced the 8 most played Steam games with our tier list to see what is required to hit 60 frames per second at 1080p (referenced as 1080p60), 120 frames per second at 1440p (referenced as 1440p120), and 60 frames per second at 4K (referenced as 4k60).
Last time, I stuck to two non-negotiables for a system to land in a specific category. This time I made a few changes:
The lion’s share of the time, we’re talking 99% or more, it had to cruise within 10% of the minimum frames per second or higher at the chosen resolution. So, I care more about the ‘minimum’ than the ‘average’ frames per second.
It had to strut with at least very high graphical settings.
What should you do with this information? Find the games you play most often, or at least the games that interest you. Look at the resolution and frames per second you’re interested in, and (assuming you’re not bursting your budget), get the suggested tier for a satisfying, pleasant experience. You won’t have any regrets, as these systems have been vetted to ensure a proper balance of performance and price.
Now, let’s get on with what you came here for! On with the games!
Games:
Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2 is the freshest iteration in the cherished Counter-Strike series, known for its intense competitive gameplay that’s been honed by Valve (and then by millions of players worldwide over two decades). Built on the Source 2 engine, this game was released on September 27, 2023, 11 years after CS:GO. Interestingly, even though it had a massive graphical upgrade and several systems were overhauled (to the disappointment of some), the minimum specifications haven’t really changed that much. Really, any gaming computer built in the last 5 years would be able to run this at 1080p60 without any issues. But I digress. Here are my recommendations:
An RX 6500XT 4GB, RX 580 8GB, or GTX 1060 6GB would be plenty to run CS2 at this tier of performance. In fact, the above graphics cards would run it in excess of 80 FPS on average, but I wanted the minimum to be above 54 FPS.
If you needed to save some money, you could get away with the Great tier, but Superb provides some extra smoothness and stability using those more graphically intensive parts.
It’s actually pretty similar to the 1440p120 tier. I am not overly surprised as both 1440p120 and 4k60 are pushing out a similar number of total pixels per second.
DotA 2
Another Source 2 engine game. Last time, I said that “the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) Dota 2 was officially released in 2013, and quickly rose in ranks to become one of the most popular games on Steam. Allowing for a range of different gameplay styles, such as strategical and tactical or more aggressive, you can play the game almost any way you want. It has a fairly steep learning curve, and can be an exercise in frustration for newcomers, but once you get the hang of the controls you’ll be greeted with fun, exciting gameplay.” Not much has changed on that front, so let’s see if the recommendations have changed:
Similar to last time, I feel that a dedicated graphics card would help immensely keeping the minimum FPS above 60. If you went with the Minimum Tier you’d be getting framerate dips down to below 40 FPS. Not desirable.
This surprised me a little. This system would comfortably push 200 FPS normally, but it would also drop to around 109 FPS on occasion. If you don’t care about smoothness that much, or you’re happy to drop settings, I think you could get away with the Good Tier.
Huh, you don’t need as powerful a GPU at 4k60 compared to 1440p120! Probably because the CPU doesn’t need to push as hard. At the Good tier, you can reach a minimum of 69 FPS, and average around 135 FPS.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG)
Released in late 2017, this battle royale game catapulted to the top of Steam’s most popular games, and it hasn’t really dropped from the list. Thankfully, it’s a lot more stable to run these days; in the early years, there were stability and optimisation problems, but hey, that’s now mostly a worry of the past.
This tier will run this game at a comfortable average of 79 FPS, sometimes dipping down to 55 FPS. Considering the minimal price difference between this tier and the Entry tier, this is definitely the one to go for.
With the Great tier, you’re getting a comfortable minimum of 109 FPS, averaging around 161 FPS. It seems like you need to pair it with an AMD CPU for that tier, because with the same graphics card, using the i5-13600KF (from the Superb tier) instead of the R5 7600 causes a minor drop in FPS. Not significantly, but enough to bring it below the standards outlined above.
With the CPU working less hard in the 4K tier compared to 1440p120, you could use the i5-13600KF and still achieve stable FPS. But I’d still stick with the specified Great tier and use the R5 7600.
Baldur’s Gate 3
A role-playing game released in early August, 2023. Baldur’s Gate 3 received high praise for its narrative, gameplay, and player choice. It has a fantastic amount of flexibility and replayability. You really can play this game any way you want. Its popularity has surprised its creators though, with a peak of around 800,000 players on release, and a current count still above 100,000 months later. The suggestions below include using upscaling technology in the game’s settings; if you don’t want to use it, I suggest going up a tier or two.
Considering the minimum specs, the equivalent current-generation tier would be the Modest tier. You’d get respectable performance with this.
With the Great tier, the RTX 3070 can comfortably push 100+ FPS using upscaling tech, though it will fare slightly worse in Act 3 in the big city.
Similarly to 1440p120, the Great Tier is perfectly fine for 4k60 as long as you use upscaling tech.
Apex Legends
Apex Legends is a battle royale game released in February 2019. Though it’s another game built on the Source engine, it isn’t similar to Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 because the engine of Apex Legends is a fork of the original Source engine from around the time Portal 2 came out. I’d argue that Apex Legends is really pushing the original Source engine to its limits, so I’m interested to see how well it performs on lower-tier systems. Without further ado, let’s check out the recommendations:
This game can push out over 60 FPS minimum on an RX 6400, so I’m comfortable recommending the Modest tier.
The Great tier can provide excellent performance, pushing close to 110 FPS minimums and averaging over 150 FPS.
The Great tier is also fantastic at this resolution, offering minimums just a smidge below 60 FPS and averaging closer to 77 FPS.
Team Fortress 2
Last time, I said that it’s “nearly impossible to get good data on how well current GPUs run this game.” And you know what? That still holds true today, thanks to the age of the game. Team Fortress 2 has been running for around 15 years, and still has popularity and longevity. Which makes perfect sense to me; it’s a great game! My only question is about how well-supported current-generation graphics cards are, comparatively. So, with some interpolation of available data, here are the choices I’ve made:
Similar to last time, the integrated graphics on an AMD APU is enough for this game. Getting the Entry tier with the R5 5600G means you could pop in a dedicated graphics card in the future, knowing your CPU is powerful enough and won’t bottleneck your system.
An entry-level dedicated graphics card should do well here. I would get the RX 6500 XT over the RX 6400 in this case, but I expect this to run well on this hardware.
Since 4k60 pushes only slightly more pixels per second than 1440p120, and lower frame rates tend to be more stable, I’m comfortable recommending the Modest Tier here as well.
Call of Duty
So, this part encompasses Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Modern Warfare II, and Warzone. Having both solid single-player campaigns and a “multiplayer combat arena with battle royales, resurgence and DMZ” this game, whose earliest member came out in 2022, does require a powerful system to get the most out of it. I definitely recommend using upscaling tech like DLSS or FSR if the visual artifacts don’t bother you.
The Great tier is really required to push this game. Though you’ll get averages of around 90 FPS, the minimums are just under 60 FPS at native resolution. You could drop a tier if you run it as a balanced preset instead. Check out whether upscaling tech is helpful or degrades your image quality too much.
At this tier, you should be able to use upscaling tech and still maintain high-quality graphics. Without it, your minimum FPS drops to around 90, and at this stage you really want to get 100 FPS minimums for proper smoothness.
Again, we see an overlap in requirements for this column and the previous one, so the Outstanding tier is my recommendation here too.
The Finals
A really recent entry, The Finals is a new shooter game that’s just been released. As in, I was typing this section the day The Finals was released (in open beta) so there’s not a huge amount of information available yet. To further exacerbate this situation, the system requirements on Steam all say TBD. Lovely. But that doesn’t mean there’s zero info, and we can extrapolate data from similar games and similar engines as well. Anyway, this game is much more arcade-like, and has some really solid destruction physics. Keep in mind though that at present this is in beta, so stability and optimisation isn’t the best yet (and may not be the devs’ current priority).
You definitely want a dedicated graphics card for this game, but it doesn’t seem to require too much to run. An RX 6500XT is my recommendation over the RX 6400.
Quite the jump up between the two tiers. Now, I’m removing ray-tracing from the equation here, because you’d definitely need something stronger than this otherwise.
As I’ve mentioned before, 4k60 pushes a relalitvely small number of additional pixels per second when compared to 1440p120. But the CPU doesn’t have to work quite as hard at lower frame rates, and lower numbers tend to be more stable. Hence the Exceptional tier works here.
Conclusion:
Something that surprised me was that for the most part, 4k60 required the same tier as 1440p120, or sometimes even the tier below. Personally, I prefer 1440p120 over 4k60—but for slower, single-player games it’s worth knowing. Nonetheless, whether you are chasing the thrill of multiplayer games like The Finals or Apex Legends, or getting immersed in the narrative of Baldur’s Gate 3, getting the right hardware is instrumental to a good experience.
It’s not just enough to look at the average frame rates, but the minimum you’ll get as well. You want to ensure the experience stays smooth, which is what my analysis has done here. It is fantastic that most of these games don’t require powerful hardware. You can get a fully enjoyable experience at 1080p60 with a fairly budget-oriented system. So, even though games continue to evolve and push new heights with new releases and updated versions, you can still be assured that your old favourites will be hanging around for years to come, and that you’ll have the system to run them.
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