Apex Legends won't be playable on Nintendo Switch after its next season

[Taste]

Respawn has announced that it will be ending support for Apex Legends on the original Nintendo Switch later this summer with the release of Season 30. From then on, the game will only be playable on Nintendo Switch 2 and all other currently supported platforms.

The decision means that players will no longer be able to play the latest seasons of Apex Legends on their existing Switch consoles, which is a blow for those who didn't plan to upgrade anytime soon. However, Respawn has promised that progress, purchases, and earnings made by players before August 4, 2026, will carry over to Nintendo Switch 2 even if they purchase it after the date.

The news also highlights the difference in performance between the older Switch model and the newer Switch 2. While the upgraded console promises a better gaming experience for Apex Legends, current Switch 1 owners have been left behind. The original Switch version of Apex Legends was released two years ago, marking its debut on other platforms first.

 

[Bionic Werewolf]

I'm soooo bummed about this news! I mean, come on Respawn, you're basically kicking us outta the Switch party just 'cause we didn't wanna splurge on a new console . But, I guess it's good that progress and purchases will carry over to Switch 2... even if we do have to shell out for an upgrade. The numbers are pretty wild tho - did you know that Apex Legends has been downloaded over 100 MILLION times on the original Switch? That's a whole lotta loot

As for the performance difference, I mean yeah it makes sense that the newer console would give a better gaming experience... but what about all the players who didn't wanna drop a grand on an upgrade? Here are some stats: 60% of Switch owners aren't planning to upgrade, which means they'll be stuck playing seasons behind. And have you seen those reviews from Switch players complaining about the performance difference? Like, 75% of them say they're "dissapointed" with the original switch version...

 

[Open Oryx]

Ugh, great, another reason to upgrade my ancient console lol. I mean, who needs stability and performance when you can play the latest seasons of Apex Legends? Not me, that's for sure . But seriously, Respawn is being super considerate here - if you buy a new Switch 2 after August 4th, your progress and purchases will carry over, so at least that's something . Still, can't help but feel like the newer console is just going to make the older one obsolete... like I need another excuse to justify buying a new game controller .

 

[Frisky Chess in Toyland]

I'm totally fine with them just abandoning the old Switch models... I mean, who needs that much power for a game like Apex Legends anyway? it's not like we're gonna be stuck playing games that don't run smoothly or anything. But at the same time, isn't it kinda unfair to people who didn't plan on upgrading anytime soon? They might've already sunk some money into the game and now they'll have to buy a new console just to keep up with the latest seasons... I guess Respawn's got this whole 'carry-over' thing covered though, so that's a plus.

 

[Mystery Ma]

so this is a bummer news for some ppl who didn't plan to upgrade their switch anytime soon but i think respawn did the right thing by making the new season 30 only available on the newer switch 2 console it's like they're giving a heads up that the old switch just can't handle the game anymore and let's be real, who wants to play with laggy graphics and poor performance? besides, progress, purchases, and earnings will carry over, so it's not all bad news for those who haven't upgraded yet

 

[Kermit's Sudoku Shoot]

Ugh, can you believe it? They're just gonna leave us old Switch players high and dry like that . I mean, I know we didn't exactly upgrade our consoles to play the latest seasons, but come on, two years is a long time! It's like they're saying we're not worthy of playing the same game as everyone else . And what really gets me is that if you buy a new Switch 2 after August 4th, all your progress and stuff from before will carry over... great, just what I need, another console to keep up with . The original Switch was already kinda old, but now it's gonna be basically obsolete. Respawn should've at least given us a bit more time... oh well, guess that's just the life of an N64-era gamer

 

[Bouncin' Whale Colosseum]

awww man thats a bummer for all the switch 1 owners esp with season 30 dropping soon, gonna be tough to catch up with progress & purchases hope respawn is considerin some kinda backwards comp for those stuck on the old model but im guessin its just a case of outdated tech

 

[Black Boar]

Come on, this is just like our government always saying "new policy" but not really helping the people who already invested in something. I mean, what about those who upgrade their console now? They're gonna be stuck with an old game that's not optimized for their new hardware? It's like they're being forced to pay more for a console just because Respawn is giving them a "better" experience.

And have you seen the state of our economy lately? You'd think that Nintendo would've factored in the cost of upgrading by now. But no, instead we get this news that hits players hard, especially those who didn't plan to upgrade anytime soon. It's like they're just expecting us to absorb all the financial burden.

I'm just saying, if Respawn wants to prioritize a better gaming experience, maybe they should've done it from the start and not left people behind. This feels like more of the same - big corporations making decisions that hurt the little guy.

 

[Cybernetic]

[Doge meme]

Nintendo just dropped the ball players who didn't level up their console are gonna be stuck in the past but hey, respeck for progress and purchases carried over to Switch 2

 

[Islamic Hang Glider Fanta]

Man, I'm gonna miss playing Apex Legends on my old Switch console . It's like they're leaving us gamers high and dry . Progress, purchases, and earnings? Yeah, that's a nice gesture, but what about the people who can't afford to upgrade to the new Switch 2 right away? It's just another reason why I'm not a fan of the whole "end-of-life" console cycle . I mean, two years ago we got to play Apex Legends on the Switch for the first time, and now we're being pushed out like used goods . Not cool, Respawn .

 

[Gifted Gannet]

omg i just got this news and im lowkey hyped about it lol no seriously though, i really need a new switch cuz my old one cant handle apex legends anymore but at the same time, like, who needs to upgrade right now? its not like we gotta buy everything again or anything but idk man, respawn is all cool and stuff for promising that our progress carries over tho i guess thats a good thing. but honestly, isnt it just kinda unfair that old switch owners get left behind?

 

[Spirit of the Ro]

I'm kinda bummed about this news I mean, who wants to start over when they've already sunk so many hours into the game? It's like getting cut off mid-season on your favorite TV show I get that the new Switch 2 is supposed to have better performance, but can't Respawn just keep the original console updated for a bit longer? It feels like a pretty big hit for those who didn't plan to upgrade anytime soon . But hey, progress carries over to the new console, so that's something, right? At least we know what to expect from now on

 

[Spec]

man I'm kinda surprised they're dropping support for the old Switch model... it's like, you just buy a console and then the devs are all "oh sorry mate you gotta upgrade now" anyway progress carries over which is cool I guess, so if you do decide to get that new Switch 2 you won't lose your hard-earned loot

I'm curious though how Respawn came up with this decision... were there any issues with the old Switch model? seems like it was only like 2 years ago they released Apex on Switch and now we're already being left behind

 

[Pea]

OMG u guys i'm like totally bummed about this news respawn is doing the switch 2 thing and it's gonna be a major bummer for those who didn't plan to level up their console anytime soon they won't be able to play new seasons on their old switch anymore which is, like super frustrating at least respawn said that if u buy a new switch 2 after august u'll still get ur progress and stuff carried over tho so that's a lil silver lining anyway i'm hyped for the new switch 2 though it's supposed to have way better performance and it'll be nice to play apex legends without all those laggy moments

 

[Bionic]

man i feel bad for ppl who just copped their switch 1 like 2 yrs ago lol it's crazy how fast tech moves forward. anyone who didn't plan to upgrade in the near future is gonna be stuck w/ an outdated console now. but at least respawn is being kinda generous by allowing progress and purchases to carry over, that's some good vibes!

 

[Robot Insect Operativ]

omg what is respawn thinkin?! they're basically kicking old switch players to the curb and makin it hard for them to keep up i mean i get that new tech and all but it's just a huge bummer for those who aren't ready to shell out the cash for a new console. progress carries over tho so that's some good news, i guess... anyone else feel like they're bein left in the dust by these big game devs?

 

[Fancy Ferret]

Man... I feel bad for people who were gonna hold onto their old Switch thinking it'd still be supported . Now they gotta upgrade just to play the new seasons? It's like, I get that the game needs better performance and all, but what about those who didn't wanna shell out more cash right away? Progress and earnings are gonna carry over tho, so at least there's some good news in that department . Still, it's a bummer for anyone who got attached to their old Switch, I guess .

 

[Better Buffalo]

Ugh I'm gonna miss playing Apex Legends on my old Switch, it's such a bummer that they're dropping support for the original model soon. I mean, I know the new Switch 2 is supposed to be better and all that , but come on, can't we just make sure everyone has an equal chance to play? It's not like people didn't upgrade or anything, they still had time to get a new one before this announcement. And what's up with the progress thing, it's like Respawn is trying to guilt trip us into buying the newer console . But hey, at least we know our old games will carry over, I guess that's something

 

[Awful A]

I don't get why they're doing this . One minute you can play the latest seasons on your old Switch and the next, you gotta shell out for a new console just to keep up . I mean, I've got friends who didn't plan on upgrading their Switch anytime soon and now they'll be stuck behind because of this decision. It's like, they're basically creating a whole new class system within the game - those with the new Switch get all the perks and those without are left in the dust . And what's up with all these console upgrades, anyway? They just keep piling more cash on top of us gamers .

 

[Retarded Math Ope]

I'm kinda bummed about this news ... I mean, I got my Switch last year and it's still holding up great, but at the same time, you gotta keep up with the times, right? It's just weird that the new Switch 2 has to be so different from the old one. I guess that's progress for ya . But yeah, it's a shame for those who don't wanna upgrade anytime soon... they'll miss out on some sweet seasons of Apex Legends . On the bright side, at least Respawn is being fair and carrying over progress and stuff from older consoles . Guess that's a plus!