Apex Legends has announced a forthcoming next‑gen version of its battle royale, set to launch imminently. The update arrives today, March 29, and is designed to harness the capabilities of newer consoles and deliver a sharper, smoother experience for players on capable hardware in North America and beyond.
On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, players will notice true 4K resolution, a steady 60 frames per second, high dynamic range visuals, expanded character spacing for clearer silhouettes, and improvements to shadow maps that bring more depth to environments. The younger Xbox Series S, however, will offer 60 FPS and HDR, with other enhancements toned to fit its more compact hardware profile.
Automatic updates on Xbox consoles use Smart Delivery, ensuring users receive the best available version without extra steps. On PlayStation 5, fans who want the upgraded, next‑gen experience should download the enhanced variant separately by selecting it within the game properties before launching. This ensures the game runs with the intended visuals and performance settings from the start.
In addition to the technical upgrades, Apex Legends will run a limited‑time Warriors event from March 29 to April 12. The event brings back the Control team mode, introduces a fresh arena, and adds exclusive cosmetic items that celebrate the new generation of play. Players can anticipate new skins, weapon finishes, and in‑game cosmetics that complement the enhanced performance and pacing of matches on newer hardware.
Earlier discussions noted that Respawn Entertainment is exploring three Star Wars projects in development. While updates have been sparse, the studio has reminded fans that these collaborations are progressing, with timing and details to be shared as milestones are reached. Canadian and American audiences can look forward to a continued cadence of updates as new titles and content plans are formally announced.