The hit video game from Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment lands for free on the eShop. We tell you all the details and how to download it.
Apex Legends is now available totally free for Nintendo Switch. The free-to-play game – free with integrated purchases – battle royale from Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts comes to the hybrid console eShop with the aim of continuing its success beyond PS4, Xbox One and PC. We tell you how to download it and all the details you should know about this ambitious version developed by the Panic Button studio.
How to download Apex Legends for free on Nintendo Switch
To download Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch we have two options. The first is from the console itself. All you have to do is access the eShop (orange menu icon) with our linked Nintendo account (if not, we have to log in or create an account) and type in the search engine “APEX LEGENDS”. We tap on the game and add the game to the downloads. It will take a few minutes to finish; depending on our connection speed.
Another method is to access the eShop from a web browser, log in with the Nintendo account that we have linked to our Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite and add to the cart (0.00 euros). The download will start if we have it configured, even if we do not have the console turned on. If not, we can follow the previous step or go to the “Download again” section from our profile icon in the eShop.
- You can download Apex Legends for Nintendo Switch here (eShop)
How much does Apex Legends weigh on Nintendo Switch?
According to Electronic Arts itself, “The game requires a download of at least 30 GB using a wireless Internet connection. You may also need to create or link a Nintendo Account. Requires a microSD card (sold separately). Storage requirements may change ”.
Thus, it is essential to have a microSD card larger than 32 GB to be able to download the game to an external storage memory. The internal memory of the console is 32 GB, but useful for the user is 25.9 GB.
In case you want to check the available space in the internal or external memory (microSD) of your Nintendo Switch, it is as simple as following the steps below from the HOME menu: go to “Console Settings”, then continue down and choose “Data management”. From this section you can manage all the programs, images and videos to free up space on your card if necessary
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How is the version of Apex Legends for Nintendo Switch? FPS and resolution
Apex Legends for Nintendo Switch is developed by Panic Button, an expert studio in developing video game ports on the console of the great N. As they have confirmed, this version has a resolution of 720p on the desktop and 576p in portable mode. In both cases the objective will be a stable 30 FPS.
- Apex Legends for Nintendo Switch on the dock (TV) – 720p resolution
- Apex Legends for Nintendo Switch (and Lite) in handheld mode: 576p resolution
- Apex Legends for Nintendo Switch on dock / laptop: 30 FPS
Apex Legends is also free to play on PS4, Xbox One and PC (also PS5 and Xbox Series X | S via backward compatibility; all with guaranteed cross-play.
