Respawn's Decision to End Support for Original Nintendo Switch Ahead of Schedule
Respite is short-lived for players of Apex Legends on the Nintendo Switch. The popular battle royale game, developed by Respawn Entertainment, will lose support for its original version on the console this summer with the release of Season 30. What's more, the move marks an abrupt shift in the company's stance - future seasons will now be playable on both the newer Switch 2 model and other supported platforms, but not the older Switch 1.
As per the announcement made by Respawn on X, season 29 will serve as the final update for Apex Legends on the original Nintendo Switch. This means that players have several months left to continue playing the game on their consoles, with a planned cutoff date of August 4, 2026. For those who plan to upgrade to the newer Switch 2 model or switch (no pun intended) to other supported platforms, their progress, purchases, and earnings will be tied to their individual EA accounts.
It is worth noting that Respawn has confirmed that all progress made on the original Switch will carry over to the new Switch 2 model. However, for those who upgrade later, they may need to redo some of their progress due to the change in hardware.
Respite is short-lived for players of Apex Legends on the Nintendo Switch. The popular battle royale game, developed by Respawn Entertainment, will lose support for its original version on the console this summer with the release of Season 30. What's more, the move marks an abrupt shift in the company's stance - future seasons will now be playable on both the newer Switch 2 model and other supported platforms, but not the older Switch 1.
As per the announcement made by Respawn on X, season 29 will serve as the final update for Apex Legends on the original Nintendo Switch. This means that players have several months left to continue playing the game on their consoles, with a planned cutoff date of August 4, 2026. For those who plan to upgrade to the newer Switch 2 model or switch (no pun intended) to other supported platforms, their progress, purchases, and earnings will be tied to their individual EA accounts.
It is worth noting that Respawn has confirmed that all progress made on the original Switch will carry over to the new Switch 2 model. However, for those who upgrade later, they may need to redo some of their progress due to the change in hardware.
. Can't Respawn just give us a heads up before pulling the plug? Now we're stuck with months of uncertainty. And what's up with the new Switch 2 model requirement? I'm still trying to save up for that one anyway 
. The fact that progress carries over is a bummer, though - now I'll have to replay all my matches just because I upgraded my console 
. Come on, Respawn! Can't you see we're still rocking this old Switch hard? 
. I've been playing Apex Legends on my Switch for ages and I loved it. The thought of having to switch (again, lol) to another platform or upgrade to that new Switch 2 just to keep playing is kinda a bummer. I get why Respawn wants to optimize their game for the newer hardware, but still... I've already sunk so many hours into this game on my original Switch 
. I hope they don't make us redo all our progress because that's just too much work! 
At least we do get to keep our progress if we upgrade, so that's a small silver lining, I guess? 
. It seems like Nintendo Switch was supposed to last forever, but I guess that's just not how it works anymore. I mean, who needs an original console when you can get a fancy new one with better hardware and all that jazz? 
But what about all those people who've invested time, money, and progress into the game on their Switch 1s? It feels like Respawn's just abandoning them... 
I don't think it's too much to ask for a bit more support or some kind of transition period. Still, I guess that's just the way it goes sometimes 
anyway, at least we get to keep our progres on the new switch 2 model, thats a lil consolation 
idk wut respawn was thinking but i guess they want us to upgrade or somethin... btw, who needs more than one switch when u can just stick w/ 1 lol 
. And what's up with the progress carrying over to Switch 2, but potentially getting messed up if you upgrade later? That's just frustrating 
. At least we've got a few months left, i guess... 
But still, a few more months isn't that long! #ApexLegends #NintendoSwitch #GamingDeals #GameSupport #GamingNews
That's a solid move by Respawn. #ApexLegendsOnSwitch2 #GamingLifeHacks #GamersUnite
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Respawn's decision to end support for the original Switch so early feels like a glitch in the system. Can't we just have more time to enjoy our games without having to worry about them being phased out?! 
i mean, who needs more time to get the new season anyway? lol, just gotta keep an eye on my account and make sure everything transfers smoothly... fingers crossed 
and theres no way to transfer it to the newer one because of the hardware changes, thats just unfair. and whats up with that cutoff date in 2026, like when is respawn gonna make another switch version or something lol 
i mean i know the switch 1 is old but apex legends was one of the best games on that thing 
what's next? are we gonna lose support for our consoles too 
gotta make sure my switch 2 is fully upgraded before season 30 drops 
It's just another example of how fast tech is moving forward and leaving some people behind