Apex Legends Mobile had the potential to become one of the largest mobile gaming communities, with a huge player base and a thriving esports scene. However, within a year since its release, EA has shut down Apex Legends Mobile, which begs the question: will it ever come back? Before we get to the answer to that question, it’s important to understand why Apex Legends Mobile was scrapped and what lies ahead for the original Battle Royale game. Here’s what we know so far.
EA shuts down the game
EA-owned studio Respawn Entertainment and Tencent’s Lightspeed & Quantum Studios introduced Apex Legends Mobile in May 2022. Now, the service is set to be stopped in May 2023, without even touching its one-year mark.
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- In the official press release, the developers have set up a 90-day window for the game‘s shutdown. Until May, all real-money purchases will be disabled and players can spend their Syndicate Gold till the game becomes unplayable.
- As of now, developers are clear that the decision to cancel is only for the mobile version. Other platforms remain unaffected.
- EA has also pulled the plug on the development of Battlefield Mobile. The game has been in the testing phase for the past couple of years.
Why did EA cancel it?
Finances are the main reason for EA canceling Apex Legends Mobile. The game’s mobile version failed to bring the same quality standards as the original PC and console games.
Apex Legends Mobile has hit $40 million in revenue, but has been declining in earnings and downloads.
It made $3.5 million in December – Down from $7 million in May last year. pic.twitter.com/dYIzryf3t4
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- This resulted in fluctuating player counts which inevitably takes a toll on the company’s finances. The game also seemed to be chasing trends like other sub-par mobile games instead of having its own unique identity.
Will it come back?
The main reason for Apex Legends Mobile being canceled is the content pipeline failing to meet quality, quantity, and cadence standards.
- In the future, if the developers manage to come up with a process that improves these, the game could definitely make a comeback.
- In fact, EA’s press release mentions that the team remains excited about mobile as a platform and they look forward to new opportunities to serve players there in the future.
- This could mean the arrival of a new and improved battle royale mobile game from EA in the future, even if they are skeptical of bringing back Apex Legends Mobile.
Apex Legends Mobile
The original Apex Legends is one of the most popular battle royale games, known for its fast-paced action, unique characters, and innovative gameplay. The mobile version features the same characters, weapons, and gameplay mechanics as its PC and console counterparts.
- Players can choose from a roster of unique Legends (a few exclusive to mobile), each with their unique abilities, and engage in fast-paced, tactical battles.
- The game has been optimized for touchscreens and boasts impressive graphics, providing a visually stunning experience.
- It is free to download and play and includes in-game microtransactions in the Apex Legends Mobile Web Store.
With EA shutting down Apex Legends Mobile and stopping the development of Battlefield Mobile, it’s clear that Mobile FPS games are not as hot as they once used to be.
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