Is Apex Legends cross platform?

APEX Legends Mobile launched in May 2022 - allowing fans to play anywhere they take their cellphone.

Gamers can now access the game on Android and iOS - but can they play against users on PlayStation or Xbox?

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Is Apex Legends cross platform?

Players are able to use Apex Legends across different platforms.

The game is able to be played on:

• Xbox
• PlayStation
• PC
• Nintendo Switch
• Android
• iOS

Apex Legends Mobile launched on May 17, 2022.

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It is available via the App Store for iPhone users and Google Play Store for android devices.

According to , Apex Legends has been "designed explicitly for mobile, with streamlined controls and thoughtful optimizations that result in one of the most advanced battle royale combat games available for a tablet or phone".

How to play Apex Legends with your friends

Apex Legends can easily be played with friends by following a few simple steps.

• Open Apex Legends
• Navigate to the Friends tab in the main menu
• Click the Find Friend option
• Search for their username
• Select their profile from the drop-down menu
• You can now play with your friends across platforms

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Can cross-play be turned off?

Cross-play is a feature which allows people using different platforms to face each other.

The feature is automatically enabled in Apex Legends, so to turn it off just follow these instructions:

• Click the Game Menu (the cog icon)
• Select Settings
• Towards the bottom of the list, you’ll see Cross Platform Play
• Change the setting to Disabled

However, Apex Legends Mobile does not have cross-play with consoles or PC. 

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This means that you will only be able to play with those who are also using a mobile device.

In their official FAQ for the mobile versions, Respawn says: “Apex Legends Mobile is being built specifically for mobile, so it won’t feature cross-play with the console or PC versions of Apex Legends.”