Respawn Announces End of Nintendo Switch Support for Apex Legends
Resident Evil developer Respawn has announced that it will be discontinuing support for Apex Legends on the original Nintendo Switch, with the final update set to roll out in Season 29 this summer. From then onwards, only players who have upgraded to the newer Nintendo Switch 2 console will be able to continue playing the popular battle royale game.
According to Respawn's official statement, players will still be able to access their progress, purchases, and earnings on their individual EA accounts, as well as any Apex Coins and cosmetics they've accumulated. However, if a player chooses not to upgrade to the Switch 2 by August 4th next year, all of their in-game assets will remain tied to the original console.
This news has left many players disappointed, particularly those who may not have been planning on upgrading their hardware anytime soon. Apex Legends first launched on Nintendo Switch in 2021, nearly two years after it was initially released on other platforms.
While the newer Switch 2 model undoubtedly offers a better gaming experience for Apex Legends, fans of the game will now be faced with the prospect of purchasing or waiting for an upgrade if they want to continue playing. Respawn's decision to end support for the original console has been met with frustration from some players, who are now left wondering what the future holds for their beloved battle royale experience.
Resident Evil developer Respawn has announced that it will be discontinuing support for Apex Legends on the original Nintendo Switch, with the final update set to roll out in Season 29 this summer. From then onwards, only players who have upgraded to the newer Nintendo Switch 2 console will be able to continue playing the popular battle royale game.
According to Respawn's official statement, players will still be able to access their progress, purchases, and earnings on their individual EA accounts, as well as any Apex Coins and cosmetics they've accumulated. However, if a player chooses not to upgrade to the Switch 2 by August 4th next year, all of their in-game assets will remain tied to the original console.
This news has left many players disappointed, particularly those who may not have been planning on upgrading their hardware anytime soon. Apex Legends first launched on Nintendo Switch in 2021, nearly two years after it was initially released on other platforms.
While the newer Switch 2 model undoubtedly offers a better gaming experience for Apex Legends, fans of the game will now be faced with the prospect of purchasing or waiting for an upgrade if they want to continue playing. Respawn's decision to end support for the original console has been met with frustration from some players, who are now left wondering what the future holds for their beloved battle royale experience.
I mean, I get it that the Switch 2 is a better console and all that jazz, but can't they just make sure everyone's accounts work on both versions? I've spent so much money on Apex Legends cosmetics and coins and now I'm stuck because my Switch is old 
. And what about all the people who don't want to upgrade their hardware or can't afford it?! It's just not right, you know? 
Respawn needs to rethink this whole thing ASAP before they lose a ton of players like me 
They're gonna lose access to all their progress and stuff they've worked hard for... that's just not cool 
. And it's not like there's a huge incentive to upgrade to the new Switch 2 if you already got what you need on the old one, right? 
I mean, I know the newer Switch 2 is a better gaming experience and all that, but come on! Some of us are still trying to save up money for a new console... or not upgrade at all 
. It's like Respawn just left us in the dust. I'm talking about all you noobs who didn't buy the newer model back when it came out 
. Now we're stuck playing Apex Legends on our old Switches, which is literally holding us back from experiencing all the new features and graphics that the Switch 2 has to offer 
I mean, I know some people are still playing Apex Legends on their PC and Xbox, but for me and my friends, the Switch is our main gaming console.
. And can we talk about how confusing this whole thing is? Like, what's the point of still having access to our progress on EA accounts if it doesn't even work properly anymore? It's just more drama for me... 
i guess its not the end of the world but it sucks when u got invested in a game and the devs just leave you high and dry 
It's just so frustrating, especially since we're almost two years into Apex Legends on Switch already 
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I'm literally shaking with rage right now... how can Respawn do this to their fans like this?! 
. I'm trying to make do with my Switch 2 for now, but it's just not the same experience as playing on my trusty old Switch 
. I hope Respawn comes up with some kind of solution for them, 'cause this decision is a bit harsh 
I mean I get it, the Switch 2 has some nice upgrades but do we really need to abandon ship on the original console? It feels like Respawn is more concerned with pushing their own sales numbers than looking out for their loyal fanbase 
And to think that we're supposed to be excited for Season 29 already... yeah right