When it comes to fast-paced movement shooters, Apex Legends reigns supreme, and Jaxon is the best site to keep up with the title.
Apex Legends is all about speed, and with players zooming around the map, players need an equally fast source of news. Jaxon is the best place to check out what’s happening in Respawn Entertainment’s battle royale. From gameplay updates to cosmetics releases to pro scene shenanigans, we do our best to keep players informed.
Apex Legends combines the fun characters of a hero shooter with the fast-paced action of a battle royale. Jaxon strives to be the premier news source for all things in and out of the arena.
Since its release in early 2019, Apex Legends has been one of the most popular multiplayer games in the world. The title enjoys well over 100,000 player peaks on PC in late 2024, with console players further boosting the numbers. The game is also quite popular on streaming platforms, pulling in tens of thousands of viewers every day.
Part of this popularity is the game’s accessibility. Apex Legends is available on nearly every platform, from its original PC release to Nintendo Switch and even a mobile release. Even older console generations have Apex Legends. Developer Respawn Entertainment made sure to integrate crossplay and crossprogression across all platforms as well. Players can always team up with friends regardless of how they play.
Perhaps the biggest contributor to the game’s success is its unique blend of genres. Apex Legends pulls from both hero shooters like Overwatch and Team Fortress 2 as well as battle royales like Fortnite and PUBG. The result is an iconic cast full of unique gameplay quirks with an exciting and varied gameplay loop.
Movement is the final piece of the puzzle. While most battle royales have vehicles, Apex Legends’ base movement abilities are far beyond the competition. Players can dash, jump, slide, and fly across the arena. Several characters, like Valkyrie and Alter, offer unique movement options to reach safety or flank opponents.
The combination of unique characters, tense gameplay, and speedy movement have kept Apex Legends in gaming culture since its release. The game likely has plenty of years left in the tank.
Every game of Apex Legends starts with the pick screen. The three players on a team must each select a legend to play as. An Apex Legends tier list is normally helpful guidance. Picks are done in sequential order, and each pick has a special niche that gives the team an advantage. These range from defensive juggernauts like Gibraltar and Newcastle to high-speed assassins like Octane and Ballistic.
Once everyone picks a legend, the group then drops somewhere in the arena and starts the early game loot cycle. The goal is to acquire weapons, attachments, and supplies before engaging with other players. Teams that find strong loot early may immediately skip to skirmishing. Others will try to roam the map and kit themselves out before finding a spot to defend.
The midgame is when players put their movement skills to use. As time goes on, the arena shrinks, dealing damage to players outside of a certain area. This forces engagements to take place closer and closer to each other. This ties into one of Apex Legends’ more unique gameplay elements.
Since players are less powerful at the start, early engagements are often up close and personal, with shotguns and SMGs taking priority. However, once players power up with more healing and long-range optics, weapons like assault rifles and snipers become top priority. However, as the circle closes, those close-range weapons once again become useful as entire firefights take place in broom closets. The last team standing wins it all.
Players who get tired of the standard battle royale loop have plenty of other ways to enjoy the game. Respawn Entertainment is fond of limited-time modes that completely change the way battle royale works. These range from limited team respawns to alternate loot pools to zombie horde enemies. There’s even a party playlist featuring a gun game-style mode, team deathmatch, and king of the hill.
In addition to a thriving casual scene, Apex Legends also features an esports circuit with serious cash prizes for the best in the world. As of late 2024, Apex players have earned just under $26 million in prize money from developer and third-party tournaments.
The Apex Legends Global Series is the most competitive circuit, featuring regional competitions that feed into an international leaderboard. Each seasonal split ends in a global playoffs featuring players from all over the world.
It all culminates in the ALGS Championship, which is the biggest event of the year. The 2023 ALGS Championship featured 120 players from every major region duke it out across five days of competition. In the end, winning team TSM took home $600,000 and the ultimate bragging rights. As is custom for modern esports, the entire event was streamed for free with top-notch production and commentary.
For a game as fast as Apex Legends, players need an equally agile news source to keep up with the pace. Jaxon does its best to push news on all the biggest competitive games, from Counter-Strike 2 to Fortnite. Apex Legends is no exception, and our team of writers watches Respawn Entertainment like a hawk to see how the developer evolves the game.
Apex Legends is an evolving game. Whether it’s new maps that remix the arena, special modes that rewrite the gameplay loop, or gameplay updates that turn the tier list upside down, we’re here to monitor and give players the best advice to get ahead.
As in all multiplayer game, skins are king in Apex Legends. From new heirloom releases to battle pass skins, Jaxon covers the biggest and best skins coming to the battle royale. Not only do we include pictures of new cosmetics, but we also inform players about the best way to get them. Respawn Entertainment is always adding extra flair for players to collect, so there’s always something shiny and new to look forward to.
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