Apex Legends 2.0 Announced: EA’s Plan for the Future of the Battle Royale

Apex Legends has been a fan-favorite battle royale since 2019, but despite millions of players still dropping in daily, EA isn’t thrilled with its financial performance. In response, the company is gearing up for a massive Apex Legends 2.0 update—one that aims to expand the game in a major way and secure its future for years to come.

Apex Legends is Still Popular, But Not Profitable Enough

From the start, Apex Legends shook up the battle royale scene with its unique Legend-based gameplay and fast-paced action. The game has had an impressive run, with over 200 million players jumping in since launch.

However, EA’s latest financial reports reveal that revenues have been slipping year after year. Despite frequent updates and a dedicated community, Apex Legends isn’t hitting EA’s financial targets, and they’re looking for a big change to turn things around.

 

 

EA Confirms a “Meaningful” Apex Legends 2.0 Update

During a financial call, EA CEO Andrew Wilson confirmed that Apex Legends 2.0 is in the works. The goal? To take Apex to new horizons by significantly expanding the game and making it more sustainable in the long run.

Wilson acknowledged that while Apex had one of the strongest launches in gaming history, the company has struggled to get the results they want, even after experimenting with various new features and updates.

What’s Changing?

• Improved Anti-Cheat & Quality of Life Updates – EA wants to make Apex a better experience for players while cracking down on cheaters.
• A Long-Term Vision – The company is planning for Apex to last “for many decades” and is making big moves to ensure its longevity.
• Expanding the Franchise – EA didn’t spill the details, but they’re looking to broaden Apex Legends beyond just the current battle royale format.

When Can We Expect Apex Legends 2.0?

While there’s no official release date for the 2.0 update just yet, EA has made one thing clear:

It won’t launch alongside the next Battlefield game.

That means Apex Legends 2.0 will likely arrive sometime after the next Battlefield release, but EA is keeping the timeline under wraps for now.

What’s Next for Apex?

One thing’s for sure—EA isn’t giving up on Apex Legends. Instead of winding things down, they’re doubling down on making the game bigger, better, and more financially viable.

The big question is: What will Apex Legends 2.0 actually bring? New modes? A fresh monetization model? A complete gameplay overhaul?

For now, we’ll have to wait and see—but EA is fully committed to making Apex Legends evolve into something even bigger than before.