Respawn Reveals Details for Apex Legends Next Gen Upgrade
A new patch has been scheduled for Apex Legends, bringing with it the long-awaited next gen upgrades.
Console players have been anxiously awaiting the release of Apex Legend's next gen upgrade. Previously, players had still been running the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the shooter, regardless of whether or not they were in possession of a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S.
Now, along with the latest game update, players can finally upgrade their game to the next level.
Below, we've detailed all of the features heading to Apex Legends for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players.
Apex Legends Next Gen Upgrade: Full PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Details
Players looking to hop into Apex on the latest console can look forward to the following:
Improvements over back-compat versions:
- 4K output - PS5 & Xbox Series X
- Full 60hz gameplay - PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
- HDR - PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
- Higher resolution shadow maps - PS5 & Xbox Series X
- Greater LOD distances - PS5 & Xbox Series X
Coming in future updates:
- 120hz gameplay - PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
- Adaptive triggers - PS5
- Haptics - PS5
- Visual improvements - PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
- Audio improvements - PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
The Warriors Collection Event will bring next-gen versions of Apex Legends to PS5 and XSX!
— Apex Legends (@PlayApex) March 29, 2022
PlayStation players: check out the info below to learn how to update your game ?
Xbox players: no action is needed. Apex will update via Smart Delivery.
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How to Update Apex Legends to the Next Gen Upgrade
PlayStation 5
For those who already have Apex Legends installed:
- Navigate to the Game Hub for Apex Legends on the PS5 dashboard.
- Press the "Options" button next to "Play Game" (represented by "..." inside the Game Hub).
- Press "Select Version" and choose the PS5 version to download the updated next-gen version.
- Once the download is complete, navigate to the Game Library to delete the PS4 version.
For those who do not have Apex Legends installed:
- Navigate to the "Your Collection" tab of the Game Library on the PS5 dashboard.
- Find Apex Legends in your list of games and select it.
- When prompted, choose the PS5 version to download the updated next-gen version.
Xbox Series X|S
Apex Legends uses Smart Delivery on Xbox consoles. The most up to date version of the game is automatically delivered to your console, regardless of generation.