Respawn announces Apex Legends Mobile test begins later in April Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Respawn announces Apex Legends Mobile test begins later in April No crossplay, and its own battle pass. News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Published on 19 Apr 2021 Respawn has announced Apex Legends Mobile. The developer said this free-to-download app is a specially designed version of its battle royale just for mobile devices, with streamlined controls for touchscreens. It does not feature cross-play with the PC and console Apex Legends. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer news cast: the improvements the PS5 desperately needs A beta test for Apex Legends Mobile launches later in April, and begins with a few thousand players in India and the Philippines. It will roll out to more regions around the world in the months ahead. The first test is only available on Android devices, but as the testing expands, iOS support will be added. We don't have a video for the announcement, but there are a few images, below: Game director Chad Grenier said that while Apex Legends Mobile is free-to-play, it does not include paid items that grant a gameplay advantage. It will have its own battle passes, collectible cosmetics, and unlockables unique from those found in the PC and console versions of Apex Legends. Respawn built a dedicated team within its studio to work on Apex Legends Mobile, Grenier added. It's also working on a partner studio "that's well known for building world-class mobile games", but Grenier stopped short of naming the company. The announcement of Apex Legends Mobile comes alongside significant news about the next update to Apex Legends on PC and console. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store