Apex Legends maps: Full list, rotation & map features

There are currently 11 Apex Legends maps , split between large-scale Battle Royale maps and smaller Mixtape (previously Arenas) maps. Each map has unique environmental features, terrain styles, and interactive elements that shape how players move and fight.

Battle Royale Apex Legends maps

These are the main large-scale maps used in standard and ranked play.

Map	Planet	Key Features	Minimap overview	Notable Town Takeovers
Kings Canyon	Solace	Supply Ships, Flyers, Loot Bunkers, Explosive Holds		Octane’s Gauntlet, Crypto’s Map Room, Caustic Treatment
World’s Edge	Talos	Geysers, Cargo Bots, Lava Fissures, Loot Vaults, Trains		Bloodhound’s Trials, Rampart’s Big Maude
Olympus	Psamathe	Tridents, Phase Driver, Icarus Bridge, Loot MRVNs		Pathfinder’s Fight Night, Lifeline’s Clinic
Storm Point	Gaea	Gravity Cannons, Wildlife Nests, IMC Armories		None confirmed
Broken Moon	Cleo	Zip Rails, Loot Ticks, Large open terrain		None confirmed

These five maps rotate throughout the season in both Play Apex and Ranked Leagues.

Mixtape Apex Legends maps

Smaller maps used for Mixtape modes such as Gun Run, Control, and Team Deathmatch.

Map	Planet	Minimap overview	Unique Features
Party Crasher	Solace		Mirage Voyage crash site
Phase Runner	Talos		Massive Phase Tunnel for quick rotations
Overflow	Unknown		Industrial layout with long lanes
Encore	Boreas		Large open arena with vertical cover
Habitat 4	Gaea		Natural water and rock terrain
Drop-Off	Psamathe		Rooftop battles in a city skyline

Mixtape maps rotate on a shorter timer, allowing players to experience different layouts every 15 minutes for unranked and 40 minutes for ranked Mixtape.

Apex Legends maps variations

Maps have many variations. Each variation exists as its own map and has its own loading screen.

Map rotation explained

Battle Royale rotation

In Apex Legends, three of the five large maps rotate every 60 to 90 minutes, offering variety in gameplay and strategy. Ranked Leagues feature two maps per split, with the current map pool depending on the season.

When a new map or major update launches, Respawn temporarily keeps it as the only map in rotation for one to two weeks so players can learn its layout.

Mixtape rotation

Mixtape playlists rotate between the six small maps, ensuring a constant change of scenery for fast-paced modes.

Town Takeovers

Town Takeovers are limited-time updates that add Legend-themed points of interest to existing maps. These areas often arrive with events or seasonal content.
Some iconic Town Takeovers include:

• Octane’s Gauntlet on Kings Canyon
• Rampart’s Big Maude on World’s Edge
• Pathfinder’s Fight Night on Olympus
• Crypto’s Map Room on Kings Canyon

Town Takeovers not only refresh map layouts but also celebrate Apex Legends’ lore and characters.

Apex Legends maps evolution over time

Each major season introduces either a new map or a map update (MU) for an existing one. Respawn regularly adjusts loot zones, POIs, and traversal routes to keep matches balanced.

For example:

• World’s Edge has seen multiple reworks since its release, adding new areas like Harvester and Climatizer.
• Olympus received large-scale updates with the Icarus ship and Phase Driver.
• Kings Canyon remains the most frequently updated map, with new Town Takeovers nearly every year.

Why Apex Legends maps stand out

Apex Legends maps are designed with mobility, verticality, and environmental interaction in mind. Tridents, Gravity Cannons, Zip Rails, and Phase Runners make each battleground distinct, offering players endless tactical possibilities.

Whether you prefer the chaos of World’s Edge or the open landscapes of Storm Point, each map encourages different strategies and Legend combinations.

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