
Release
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Critic score
88/100
Platform families
4
Editorial overview
What it is
Ninth season of Apex Legends INTRODUCING ARENAS Prove yourself in a new action-packed 3v3 game mode. Sharpen your skills in new, bespoke maps where there's nowhere to hide. NEW LEGEND: VALKYRIE Bold, brash, fiery and fierce, Kairi Imahara grew up in the shadow of her father's legacy. But now she's ready to launch her own. INFESTED OLYMPUS An infestation has sprung loose, strangling the city with roots and natural growths. NEW WEAPON: BOCEK BOW A powerful and deadly weapon, for those with the skill to wield it. Capable of inflicting tremendous damage at medium range, you’ll need to make each shot count.
The premise
The newest legend named Valkyrie is introduced, the daughter of known pilot Viper from Titanfall 2. A new gun called the Bocek Bow is introduced, which shoots arrows instead of the usual bullet types. A new battle pass is introduced, and Olympus becomes infested with natural plant growths and roots. The new season also introduces a new mode called "Arena".
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Respawn Entertainment · Electronic Arts, Inc.
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Play styles
Single player · Multiplayer
Perspective
First person
Themes
Action · Science fiction
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PlayStation 4
Gen 8

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Xbox One
Gen 8

Nintendo Switch
Gen 8
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