{"id":80267,"date":"2019-02-04T20:00:23","date_gmt":"2019-02-04T20:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=109716"},"modified":"2019-02-04T20:00:23","modified_gmt":"2019-02-04T20:00:23","slug":"play-apex-legends-a-free-to-play-battle-royale-from-the-makers-of-titanfall-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2019\/02\/04\/play-apex-legends-a-free-to-play-battle-royale-from-the-makers-of-titanfall-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Play Apex Legends, a Free-to-Play Battle Royale from the Makers of Titanfall 2"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Apex Legends<\/em><\/strong><\/a> is a free-to-play battle royale game where legendary competitors fight for glory, fame, and fortune on the fringes of the Frontier. To win in the Apex Games you\u2019ll need to stay sharp, use your wits, and keep your friends close. But victory also favors the prepared, and a few helpful tips in your pocket can be the difference between defeat and sweet, sweet triumph.<\/p>\n

Check out these critical tips and tricks to help you kickstart your career in the Apex Games.<\/p>\n

\"Apex<\/p>\n

\"Apex<\/p>\n

Choose the Legend Who Matches Your Playstyle<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the Apex Arena, all competitors are equals, and the Legends are evenly matched in terms of strength, speed, and firepower. It\u2019s their abilities that set them apart, so you\u2019ll want to pick the Legend that matches your preferred playstyle and complements your squad.<\/p>\n

Want to be the shield between your team and opponents? Jump into the arena as the hearty Gibraltar. How about helping your squad travel long distances to take your enemies by surprise? Pathfinder, with his trusty grappling hook, is your perfect pick. Figure out what role you like to play and try different Legends to see which fits you best.<\/p>\n

Stay Close to Your Squad<\/strong><\/p>\n

Squadplay is critical to success in Apex Legends<\/em>, where you jump into the arena with two teammates at your side. Working together, you can keep each other safe and outplay your opponents by combining your abilities. A well-placed Dimensional Rift by Wraith, for example, can put her team right on top of unsuspecting opponents, while Caustic can protect teammates by using Nox gas to drive away enemies.<\/p>\n

Try to strike out on your own, and you\u2019ll be up against other teams who can easily overwhelm you. Stick close to your squad, and you\u2019ll have a greater chance at success.<\/p>\n

Use Smart Comms to Keep in Touch with Your Teammates<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can give your teammates critical information \u2013 and vice versa \u2013 through an in-game system that lets you ping useful items and locations on their screens.<\/p>\n

You can pinpoint the position of gear pieces (and what they are), highlight threats, and tell your teammates which direction you\u2019re going before you\u2019ve even plugged in a microphone. Use this to your advantage to make sure your teammates see what you see and always have the latest intel.<\/p>\n

\"Apex<\/p>\n

\"Apex<\/p>\n

Get Familiar with the Arena<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kings Canyon \u2013 the map where all Apex Matches take place \u2013 is a deadly playground full of abandoned military installations and encroaching nature. Learning how to maneuver, where the hotspots of activity are, and where to find the best loot are all important nuggets of knowledge.<\/p>\n

The arena is surrounded by a giant Ring that shrinks at regular intervals throughout the match, and you\u2019ll receive damage every second you spend outside its perimeter. Knowing your surroundings will help you make decisions faster and maneuver more effectively to avoid getting stuck outside it.<\/p>\n

Go for the Good Stuff, But Be Careful<\/strong><\/p>\n

Different sections of the map spawn different tiers of loot \u2013 the higher your weapon or armor piece\u2019s tier, the stronger it is. Some locations on the map are consistently full of high-tier loot, which means everyone will want to get to these spots first. The true motherlode comes packed inside dropships that land at random spots on the map, rewarding anyone who can claim them with the most powerful loot in the game.<\/p>\n

You start each match with no weapons or armor, so you and your squad will have to decide if these high-tier caches are worth the risk each time you play. As for where they are? We\u2019ll let you figure that out on your own.<\/p>\n

Revive and Respawn Your Teammates<\/strong><\/p>\n

After your health is depleted, you\u2019ll go into a downed state where you\u2019re still alive, but slow and in need of medical attention. If you die before your teammates can help, they have one last shot to save you.<\/p>\n

Every Legend carries a Legend Banner that they drop when they die. Only their teammates can pick these up, and taking one to a Respawn Beacon will bring that Legend back to life. Pulling off a successful resurrection can bring a team back from the brink of defeat, so don\u2019t let the opportunity slip by.<\/p>\n

\"Apex<\/p>\n

\"Apex<\/p>\n

Use Jump Towers, Hot Zones, and Other Features to Your Advantage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kings Canyon is full of semi-permanent map objects you can use to get a leg up on your opponents. Jump Towers allow you to fly into the air and skydive back down to the ground. Hot Zones give you access to higher-tier loot on a random portion of the map if you can get there first. Respawn Beacons can bring downed teammates back to life.<\/p>\n

Whether you use them to get out of a hairy situation or take your enemies by surprise, learning how to use these features adds another layer to your team\u2019s strategy. That\u2019s as good as another gun in your arsenal.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Let Anything Go to Waste<\/strong><\/p>\n

Body armor, weapon attachments, and other helpful pieces of gear are all hidden across the arena for you to grab. The inventory system will automatically tell you if a weapon or piece of gear is better than what you already have and keep you from grabbing lower-tier loot. That way, you won\u2019t risk snatching something you can\u2019t use in a panic.<\/p>\n

You and your teammates can help each other by calling out item locations as you spot them. The tagging system also notes an item\u2019s rarity level, so you can snag a higher-level piece of gear that you might\u2019ve missed otherwise. Also make sure to loot fallen enemies \u2013 they\u2019ll drop a cache when you take them out, and often have some of the best loot. Always keep an eye out, because you never know when a single piece of armor is going to save you in the end.<\/p>\n

Play Apex Legends<\/em><\/strong> for free now on Xbox One and we\u2019ll see you in the arena<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale game where legendary competitors fight for glory, fame, and fortune on the fringes of the Frontier. To win in the Apex Games you\u2019ll need to stay sharp, use your wits, and keep your friends close. But victory also favors the prepared, and a few helpful tips in your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-80267","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-xbox-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80267","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80267"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80267\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80267"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80267"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}