How many people are playing Apex Legends™ right now?

89,559 people are playing Apex Legends™ on Steam right now, making it the 9th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 196,083 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Apex Legends™'s all-time peak player count?

Apex Legends™'s highest concurrent player count on Steam is 625,097, reached in February 2023.

Is Apex Legends™ good? What do Steam reviews say?

67% of 1,075,978 Steam user reviews are positive (Mixed).

How much does Apex Legends™ cost on Steam?

Apex Legends™ is free to play on Steam.

Does Apex Legends™ work on Steam Deck?

Apex Legends™ is Unsupported on Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Apex Legends™

by Respawn · published by Electronic Arts · Released Nov 5, 2020

Steam Deck UnsupportedLinux & Deck: Silver

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Players now

89,559

▲ 18.5%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

67% positive

Mixed1,075,978 reviews

Owners (est.)100M–200M

24h peak

196,083

Highest seen625,097

Feb 20233.8 years ago

Price on Steam

Free

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Players +18.5% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 08:55 UTC · tracking since 2020-11-01

Concurrent players

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Reviews

67% positive of 1,075,978 · Mixed · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Does not work on Steam Deck. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Unsupported

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Oct 6, 2026, 4:59 PM UTC
Build 25682878the current build when we started tracking122 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Nov 2, 2026
PatchApex Legends™: Cipher Patch Notes
ICYMI: Designers Notes CIPHER OVERVIEWApex Legends: Cipher is here! It’s bringing new features, new weapon combos, and big changes to Ranked alongside the usual slew of bug fixes and balancing passes. Read on for info about the Akimbo Wingman, Strongholds, new…
Oct 28, 2026
PatchApex Legends: Latest Update - 10/26/2026
✅FIXED:Removed an exploit some players were using to enter Ranked matches without paying entry costs.
Oct 20, 2026
PatchApex Legends: Latest Update 10/20/2026
AMD has rolled out a new mainline driver update that resolves crashes for players with 9070 series GPUs in Apex. https://www.amd.com/en/resources/support-articles/release-notes/RN-RAD-WIN-26-10-1.htmlPlease ensure you are on the latest version!
Oct 9, 2026
PatchAn Update from the Anti Cheat Team - 10/09/2026
Competitive Integrity Update - Weapon Exploit FixesWe’ve deployed fixes for multiple high-profile weapon exploits in Apex Legends this week. You may have seen the videos circulating in community spaces earlier this week. These fixes address an exploit that all…
Oct 9, 2026
PatchApex Legends: Latest Update - 10/09/2026
📋TESTING: We have activated a matchmaking test that increases maximum queue times for Plat+ players on all platforms, in all regions. The queue time increase scales with Rank tier, and Masters players could expect a maximum extension of approximately 30 secon…
Oct 8, 2026
PatchAn Update from the Anti Cheat Team - 10/08/2026
First week of EA Javelin AnticheatSince the transition to EA Javelin Anticheat, we’ve continued to monitor, identify, and disrupt cheating across Apex Legends. The move to Javelin gives our Anti-Cheat team greater visibility into threats and more flexibility t…

Other news (9)

Oct 29, 2026
Apex Legends запускает сезон Cipher: Крипто идёт в атаку 3 ноября
Respawn Entertainment показала геймплей сезона Cipher для условно-бесплатного королевского шутера Apex Legends. Ролик демонстрирует переработку Крипто, парные Wingman и изменения рейтингового режима. Обновлённый Крипто Rewired меняет роль легенды: вместо пасси…
Oct 29, 2026
Apex Legends: Cipher Gameplay Trailer
In this Arena, the deadliest weapon isn’t a gun, it’s information. Hack the fight and gather essential intel for your squad with Crypto’s new firmware upgrade: a battery-powered Surveillance Drone that tags on sight, plus a rewired EMP Ultimate. Double your fi…
Oct 20, 2026
Apex Legends™: Ranked Roadmap
TLDR;Read on to hear all about major changes to Ranked coming in Season 31 and 32, including:NEW Legend BanningScoring adjustments for wide-skill matchesUI clarity improvementsNEW Iron, Emerald, and Grandmaster RanksNEW Pro-Am LeagueRanked rewards overhauland …
Oct 13, 2026
Blood Pact Event
Darkness has descended on Kings Canyon. The Arena now belongs to the forces of darkness, and every Legend is pledging their loyalty to Beasts or Demons. Pick your side to gain infernal abilities or sick werewolf powers, then run wild in a haunted Kings Canyon.…
Oct 13, 2026
[AMA] Let’s talk about Wildcard
Hey, Apex Legends! We’ll be answering as many questions as possible about WILDCARD this Wednesday, October 14th, 2026, from 10 am PT to 12pm PT.Drop your questions below ahead of our AMA and tune back for replies when we go live. As always, feedback is also we…
Oct 8, 2026
Apex Legends: 10/08/2026
FIXED:We have resolved issues revolving around specific movements for some Legends on consoles, including: Ash's dash and double jump, Sparrow's double jump, Revenant's climb and mantle, and Lifeline's run animation. Thank you for your patience as we worked to…

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 67% on 2026-11-01 → 67% today (1,075,978 reviews)

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Trading cards

8 cards. Buying one of each costs $0.38, which crafts this game's badge; the foil set costs $3.44.

Cheapest badges

Pathfinder (Trading Card)$0.03

Bloodhound (Trading Card)$0.03

Caustic (Trading Card)$0.04

Bangalore (Trading Card)$0.04

Wraith (Trading Card)$0.04

Mirage (Trading Card)$0.05

Gibraltar (Trading Card)$0.05

Lifeline (Trading Card)$0.05

Prices checked 2026-11-01, lowest Steam Community Market listing in US dollars.

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Apex Legends™ player count and quick facts

How many people are playing Apex Legends™ right now?: 89,559 people are playing Apex Legends™ on Steam right now, making it the 9th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 196,083 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is Apex Legends™'s all-time peak player count?: Apex Legends™'s highest concurrent player count on Steam is 625,097, reached in February 2023.
Is Apex Legends™ good? What do Steam reviews say?: 67% of 1,075,978 Steam user reviews are positive (Mixed).
How much does Apex Legends™ cost on Steam?: Apex Legends™ is free to play on Steam.
Does Apex Legends™ work on Steam Deck?: Apex Legends™ is Unsupported on Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.

Store info

Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.

Developer: Respawn
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release date: Nov 5, 2020
Install size: 75 GB minimum
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Free To Play · All
Steam app ID: 1172470

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