Apex Legends release date: Full timeline

Apex Legends officially launched on February 4, 2019, as a free-to-play battle royale developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. It was originally released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows, and has since expanded to multiple platforms as part of EA’s ongoing live service model.

Platform release timeline

Since launch, Respawn has continuously expanded Apex Legends with new characters, maps, events, and crossplay support.

Apex Legends release date: Legends

Each new season of Apex Legends typically introduces one new Legend, each with unique abilities and roles.

No.	Legend	Release Date
1	Bloodhound	February 4, 2019
2	Gibraltar	February 4, 2019
3	Lifeline	February 4, 2019
4	Pathfinder	February 4, 2019
5	Wraith	February 4, 2019
6	Bangalore	February 4, 2019
7	Caustic	February 4, 2019
8	Mirage	February 4, 2019
9	Octane	March 19, 2019
10	Wattson	July 2, 2019
11	Crypto	October 1, 2019
12	Revenant	February 4, 2020
13	Loba	May 12, 2020
14	Rampart	August 18, 2020
15	Horizon	November 4, 2020
16	Fuse	February 2, 2021
17	Valkyrie	May 4, 2021
18	Seer	August 3, 2021
19	Ash	November 2, 2021
20	Mad Maggie	February 8, 2022
21	Newcastle	May 10, 2022
22	Vantage	August 9, 2022
23	Catalyst	November 1, 2022
24	Ballistic	May 9, 2023
25	Conduit	October 31, 2023
26	Alter	May 7, 2024
27	Sparrow	May 6, 2025

Respawn releases a new Legend roughly every 3–4 months, though some seasons focus on reworks and balance updates instead.

Apex Legends release date: Maps

Apex Legends currently features five Battle Royale maps, each introduced in different seasons, with regular map updates (MUs) and reworks over time.

Map	Planet	Introduced In	Update Names & Seasons
Kings Canyon	Solace	Launch (Season 0)	MU2: Kings Canyon Unearthed (Season 5), MU3: Obliterated Kings Canyon (Season 8), HU: Reforged Kings Canyon (Season 14)
World’s Edge	Talos	Season 3	MU1: World’s Edge Ravaged (Season 4), MU2: World’s Edge Fortified (Season 6), MU3: World’s Edge Decimated (Season 10)
Olympus	Psamathe	Season 7	MU1: Infested Olympus (Season 9), MU2: Sabotaged Olympus (Season 12)
Storm Point	Gaea	Season 11	MU1: Monstrous Storm Point (Season 13)
Broken Moon	Cleo	Season 15	Ongoing updates

Each map update (MU) introduces new points of interest, reworked zones, and gameplay features to keep the Battle Royale fresh and balanced.

Evolution of maps in Apex Legends

• Kings Canyon has received the most revisions, evolving from the classic launch layout into Reforged Kings Canyon with new POIs and environmental changes.
• World’s Edge remains a fan favorite thanks to dynamic features like trains, lava fissures, and Blast Walls.
• Olympus introduced futuristic design and vehicles like Tridents.
• Storm Point added wildlife encounters and Gravity Cannons for fast traversal.
• Broken Moon integrated Zip Rails, combining high-speed movement with wide open battlegrounds.

What’s next for Apex Legends

Respawn continues to refine Apex Legends with each season, delivering new content through map reworks, Legend introductions, and gameplay adjustments. With more next-gen support and improved engine updates, the game shows no signs of slowing down since its 2019 release date.

For detailed Apex Legends timelines, character guides, and map breakdowns, visit Pley.gg

Source: Apex Legends Wiki

FAQ: Apex Legends release date timeline

What is the Apex Legends release date?

Apex Legends was released on February 4, 2019, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

When did Apex Legends characters release?

New Legends have been introduced each season since 2019, starting with Octane in March 2019 and most recently Sparrow in May 2025.

When were Apex Legends maps released?

Kings Canyon launched with the game, followed by World’s Edge (Season 3), Olympus (Season 7), Storm Point (Season 11), and Broken Moon (Season 15).