Apex Legends Archives

AppWizard

August 7, 2025

EA “pretty motivated” to bring Apex Legends to TV or film

Laura Miele, president of EA Entertainment, expressed the company's interest in expanding the Apex Legends franchise into film and television, citing untapped narrative potential within the game. EA is collaborating with Amazon's MGM Studios and Margot Robbie's LuckyChap to develop a film based on The Sims franchise. Miele emphasized the importance of cross-promotion between film and game, highlighting the current technological landscape that allows for innovative co-creation of content. She envisions a future where fans can engage with content in both linear and interactive formats simultaneously, with multiple ideas in development for marketing and exploring the franchise.

AppWizard

July 31, 2025

EA reports marginal gains in revenue and bookings for Q1

Electronic Arts reported revenues of .671 billion for the first quarter of the fiscal year, a 0.66 percent increase compared to the same quarter last year. Net bookings rose by 2.85 percent, reaching .298 billion. The company's success was attributed to strong performances from titles like Apex Legends and the EA Sports brand, as well as the upcoming F1 2025. CEO Andrew Wilson noted the company's commitment to enhancing player engagement and expanding global communities, while CFO Stuart Canfield highlighted the resilience of their live services and reaffirmed their full-year guidance.

Winsage

July 26, 2025

Microsoft lifts Windows 11 update block for Easy Anti-Cheat users

Microsoft has lifted the compatibility hold that previously prevented some users of Easy Anti-Cheat from upgrading to the Windows 11 2024 Update due to issues causing unexpected restarts and blue screen of death (BSOD) errors. An emergency update (KB5063060) was released on June 11 to address these compatibility issues. As of July 24, 2025, eligible devices can now install Windows 11, version 24H2 via Windows Update, although users may see a warning about an incompatible version of Easy Anti-Cheat. Microsoft confirmed that older versions of Easy Anti-Cheat will not trigger a BSOD unless activated by a game. Additionally, a safeguard hold imposed in October for Intel Alder Lake+ and vPro systems was lifted in March after resolving related issues. Other compatibility holds affecting AutoCAD and Safe Exam Browser users have also been removed.

AppWizard

July 22, 2025

CHARTS: Edge of Fate expansion bumps Destiny 2 to No.3 on Steam

Destiny 2 climbed five positions to secure the No. 3 spot on Steam following the launch of its expansion, The Edge of Fate, on July 15th. Counter-Strike 2 is the highest-grossing title on Steam, followed by PUBG: Battlegrounds in second place. Umamusume: Pretty Derby rose 11 spots to No. 4 due to a 60 percent discount. Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond climbed 74 positions to No. 9 after releasing new content. Marvel Rivals rose to No. 5, while Steam Deck dropped to No. 6. Peak remained at No. 7, and Apex Legends climbed to No. 8 after a mid-season patch. RimWorld dropped to No. 10. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending July 22nd includes: Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Destiny 2, Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Marvel Rivals, Steam Deck, Peak, Apex Legends, Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, and RimWorld.

AppWizard

July 10, 2025

“Star Wars: Battlefront 2 jumped from 135th on the monthly best-selling titles chart in April to 12th in May,” analyst says, illustrating the community’s efforts: “It ranked 5th across the PC aggregated storefront tracking”

Star Wars Battlefront 2 rose 123 spots in the US best-selling games chart in May 2025, reaching the 12th position after being 135th in April. This surge is attributed to the celebration of Star Wars Day and increased calls for a sequel, with peak concurrent players on Steam hitting 35,892, up from 10,489 in 2021. The game became the fifth best-selling game on PC, surpassing titles like Black Ops 6 and Red Dead Redemption 2. Despite this resurgence, EA is focusing on franchises like Battlefield, The Sims, Skate, and Apex Legends, raising doubts about the development of Star Wars Battlefront 3.

AppWizard

July 6, 2025

‘There are no plans to drop support for SteamOS’: The Finals devs commit to Steam Deck and Linux players despite new kernel-level anti-cheat

Embark Studios announced updates for their game, The Finals, focusing on enhanced security measures against cheating through the introduction of kernel-level anti-cheat technology in the 7.3 patch. This technology aims to combat cheats that use kernel-drivers to manipulate game memory. The developers confirmed their commitment to supporting players on Steam Deck and Linux platforms, stating there are no plans to drop support for SteamOS/Proton/Wine and/or SteamDeck. They have been collaborating with CodeWeavers since Season 5 to ensure quality assurance for each release. Players are encouraged to report any issues they encounter. The interest in SteamOS and other Linux distributions is rising as Windows 10 approaches its end of life. The Finals is currently in its seventh season since its launch in 2023.

AppWizard

July 1, 2025

CHARTS: Peak rises to No.3 on Steam

Peak is the third highest-grossing title on Steam, having sold over two million copies in nine days since its launch. Counter-Strike 2 is the top game of the week, while the Steam Deck has moved up to second place. Cyberpunk 2077 has re-entered the Top Ten at fourth place due to a 65 percent price reduction, rising 77 spots. PUBG: Battlegrounds is in sixth place, and Dead by Daylight has dropped to seventh. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now in eighth place after a ten percent price cut, and Apex Legends has improved its ranking by 13 spots to ninth. Dune: Awakening is in tenth place after slipping seven spots. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending July 1st includes: Counter-Strike 2, Steam Deck, Peak, Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Dead by Daylight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Apex Legends, and Dune: Awakening.

AppWizard

June 18, 2025

Splitgate 2 review

Splitgate 2 is a multiplayer first-person shooter developed and published by 1047 Games, featuring portals in its gameplay. It is free-to-play and offers cosmetic bundles and a battle pass, and is compatible with the Steam Deck. The game includes a class system with three distinct classes, each having unique abilities, but with minimal differences in weaponry. The maps are designed with narrow corridors and expansive plazas but lack depth and character. The monetization strategy includes multiple tiers of season passes and a cosmetic store, which some find excessive. The battle pass system feels uninspired, and the game struggles to differentiate itself in the battle royale genre, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience.

Winsage

June 12, 2025

Windows 11 24H2 emergency update fixes Easy Anti-Cheat BSOD issue

Microsoft released an emergency update, KB5063060, to address a compatibility issue causing unexpected restarts and blue screen of death (BSOD) errors on Windows 11 systems using Easy Anti-Cheat. This update follows the earlier cumulative update, KB5060842, which led to reports of system reboots linked to IRQLNOTLESSOREQUAL BSODs. The issues were confirmed to affect devices running Easy Anti-Cheat, which is used in popular games like Fortnite and Apex Legends. The update will install automatically for devices with Easy Anti-Cheat, and manual installation options are available for x64 and arm64 systems. Additionally, Microsoft implemented a compatibility hold for Windows 24H2 upgrades on Intel Alder Lake+ and vPro systems due to related blue screen issues. On the same day, Microsoft also released security updates addressing 66 vulnerabilities in Windows 11, including critical flaws in Windows SMB and WebDAV.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

‘I grew up playing Halo, I’m tired of playing the same Call of Duty every year, and I wish we could have Titanfall 3!’: Splitgate 2 boss slams the state of shooters as he surprise launches a battle royale mode

Ian Proulx, CEO of 1047 Games, announced at the Summer Game Fest that Splitgate 2 now features a battle royale mode, available for players immediately. This new mode has been anticipated by the gaming community, and Proulx noted the game's evolution while expressing nostalgia for classic round-based modes. The integration of portals into the battle royale format aims to provide a unique gameplay experience.