Since its release, Apex Legends has become one of the most popular battle royale titles.
If you’ve not yet tested your skills in this hero shooter, then we’ve put together everything there is to know about the gameplay and our top gaming PC recommendations.
Battle Royale Gameplay
Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale. In a world full of chaos, war, and danger lurking around every corner, you must master your skills as a Legend to become victorious.
In this online-based hero shooter, perfect your tactics and strategic thinking as you gather your squad of up to three players. Your squadron will be made up of two online players, or you can team up with two of your friends. Choose from a roster of characters, combine their unique skill sets, and utilise a plethora of powerful weaponry and equipment as you battle to be the last team standing.
Apex Legends is still continuously being updated. With new characters, maps, and unlockable items or outfits being added. The latest update added a brand-new Legend, Vantage, to the roster.
Apex Legends is available to play on multiple different platforms with additional support for crossplay! Check out even more incredible games that are compatible with crossplay in our blog post.
Gameplay Modes
There are two distinct gameplay modes in Apex Legends. You can choose to either play in a classic 60-person battle to become the last man standing. Or, take on an enemy squad in the arenas for all-out warfare!
The Legends
With an ever-expanding roster, there is a multitude of different Legends for you to play as and master. Each character features its own unique skill set, abilities, and distinct characteristics that can prove advantageous in battle.
Some of the Legends include:
- Lifeline, a combat medic
- Wraith, an interdimensional skirmisher
- Caustic, a toxic trapper
- Pathfinder, a forward scout
- Crypto, the surveillance expert
Official PC System Specifications
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 7 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 6300 or AMD FX-4350 | Intel i5 3570K or equivalent |
| Memory | 6GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT640 or AMD Radeon HD7730 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 |
| Storage | 22GB available space | 22GB available space |
Top PCs to Play Apex Legends
If you want to get your hands on Apex Legends, then Overclockers UK has plenty of powerful gaming PCs and laptops that are perfect for testing your skills in this Battle Royale. We’ve got a few of our favourites showcased below, but if our choices don’t suit your vibe, you can browse the full range instead.
OcUK Gaming Tanto PC
The OcUK Gaming Tanto is a small yet powerful gaming PC. As a configurable gaming PC, it comes equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU as standard. Unlock mind-blowing visuals in all your favourite games. With support for features such as AI DLSS or Real-Time Ray Tracing, you will have a distinct advantage over your enemies in this battle royale.
OcUK Gaming Tanto
- Configurable gaming PC
- Comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU
- Includes an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- Up to 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Flexible storage options available
Refract Gaming Amber Pre-Built PC
A part of the Refract Gaming range, the Refract Gaming Amber PC, comes fully equipped with all the powerful hardware you need for Apex Legends. Built and tested by the OcUK team, this pre-built PC features an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. Utilise intelligent workload management and photo-realistic graphics to enjoy playing Apex Legends with 160+FPS at 1080p.
All of which is kept protected thanks to the included three warranty that also covers parts and labour. Unfortunately, damage to teammates or lost weaponry is not covered.
Refract Gaming Amber
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Built and tested by the OcUK team
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- Comes with a three year warranty, including parts and labour
ASUS ROG Strix G17 Gaming Laptop
Enjoy playing your favourite battle royales wherever you go with the ASUS ROG Strix G17 Gaming Laptop. Harness the AMD Ryzen R9 7845HX CPU to unlock blisteringly fast performance in both single- and multi-threaded applications. 16GB of high-quality DDR5 RAM ensures peak efficiency across all your workloads, whilst the NVIDIA RTX 4070 will render your favourite games in stunning lifelike quality.
ASUS ROG Strix G17
- 17.3” FHD display
- 144Hz refresh rates
- AMD Ryzen R9 7845HX CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
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Have you played Apex Legends? We’d love to hear your thoughts on this intense battle royale, let us know in the comment section below.
*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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