One of the biggest games coming to Nintendo Switch next month is Apex Legends by EA and Respawn Entertainment.
This team-based Battle Royale shooter doesn’t skimp – bringing the “complete” experience to Nintendo’s hybrid system. According to Respawn, port specialist Panic Button (Rocket League, DOOM Eternal) worked its magic on this, achieving some “smart” optimizations.
So, if it’s the “complete” experience, how big will this version of the game be? The official Switch eShop page reveals that you will need to clear some space – with the game listed as mandatory “15.2 GB“of free space. At the same time, the description below mentions that the game needs” at least “a 30 GB download.
“The game requires downloading at least 30 GB through a wireless internet connection. You may also need to create or link a Nintendo account. MicroSD card required (sold separately). Storage requirements may change, visit www.help.ea.com/apex-legends for details. “
Nintendo’s US page also states that the file size is 30 GB, but the UK page says it is 15.2 GB. Confused, huh?
So … it’s one or the other. Anyway, it is a very considerable download for the Switch. If you need more space. Respawn partnered with Western Digital and created a $ 67.99 Apex Legends Switch themed MicroSD card. It is 128 GB in size and is no different from your standard MicroSD apart from the logo.
When the game lands on the Nintendo Switch, it will support the multiplatform game and start with season 8. As Switch players are entering this season a little late, there will be 30 free levels in Season 8 Battle Pass to claim and in addition, double XP in the first few weeks.
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