Apex Legends [Update's]

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Apex Legends has become somewhat of an overnight sensation in the battle royale genre. Since its launch, the game has amassed a huge following and it has now hit a huge player milestone. Of course, if you've haven't tried the game, you probably want to know what the hubbub is all about. Lucky for you, we've detailed below all the essential details you need to know, which includes what the game is, our full review, how the game's microtransactions work, guides, and much more.

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The week since the launch of Apex Legends has yielded a ton of big news. Below you can get caught up on the latest details about the game.

• Apex Legends Update Causes Xbox One Issues With Mirage, Caustic, And Skins
• Apex Legends Easter Egg Was Discovered Much More Quickly Than Expected
• Apex Legends Is Off To A Huge Start, Hits 25 Million Players In A Week
• Apex Legends Celebrates Massive Player Milestone
• No One Noticed Apex Legends' Map Leaked A Year Ago

Speaking of Apex Legends constantly evolving, you can get the specifics on just what's changing about the game in its latest patch notes. The current patch adds the new Valentine's Day event, balance changes, bug fixes, and more.

Like other free-to-play games, Apex Legends has microtransactions. The game has three different types of currency: Apex Coins, Legend Tokens, and Crafting Metals. Apex Coins are the only currency that can be purchased with real money, and they're used to buy Apex Packs, Legends, and featured items. You can purchase Apex Coins in the following increments:

• 1,000 Apex Coins - $10 / £8
• 2,000 (+ 150 Bonus) Apex Coins - $20 / £16
• 4,000 (+350 Bonus) Apex Coins - $40 / £32
• 6,000 (+750 Bonus) Apex Coins - $60 / £48
• 10,000 (+1500 Bonus) Apex Coins - $100 / £80