Apex Legends finally gets Switch release and cross-play this autumn Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Apex Legends finally gets Switch release and cross-play this autumn Forge new connections. News by Emma Kent Contributor Updated on 18 Jun 2020 15 comments At long last, Apex Legends players are finally getting the feature they've been asking for ever since launch: cross-platform play. Revealed during this evening's EA Play Live event, the news means those on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC will be able to play together, starting sometime this autumn. Oh, and so will Switch players, as Apex Legends is also arriving on both Switch and Steam this year. Respawn initially confirmed it had plans for cross-play in an interview with Eurogamer at launch, with lead producer Drew McCoy explaining cross-progress and cross-purchases would never be implemented "due to the way systems were set up early on" which "can't [be] reconciled after the fact". Things went quiet on the cross-play front for a while, but in April the devs popped up to say the feature was "important" to the game - and, well, here it is. We don't yet know the full specifics of how it will work, however, such as whether it will be input-based. Find what you're searching for in the Lost Treasures Collection Event! ?Fight your way to victory in a treacherous LTM, journey to a new Crypto Town Takeover, and collect all-new cosmetics. Discover more: https://t.co/Fr6dxOMRRB pic.twitter.com/dWhsYvks0F- Apex Legends (@PlayApex) June 18, 2020 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings In other Apex news, the Lost Treasures Collection Event starting 23rd June will introduce the usual array of new cosmetic goodies, a Crypto town takeover, and a Mirage heirloom... of himself. But there's also something a little different, as the Armed and Dangerous limited time mode is making a return with a special twist. Along with the sniper and shotguns weapons pool, players will only find EVO armour around the map, while respawn beacons will be deactivated. Instead, you'll be given one mobile respawn beacon per match, a brand new item for Apex, so use it wisely. Respawn previously tested EVO armour through limited-time game modes, so it's possible we could see these eventually introduced to the main battle royale modes. If all goes well. 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 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 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