Apex Legends The developer Respawn said that it is ending Nintendo Switch support for the game this summer, with the release of Season 30. After that point, it will work with Switch 2 and all other currently supported platforms, but not the original Switch. “Season 29 is the final update for Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch,” the team wrote in a post on X.

The change will take place on August 4, 2026, so Switch players still have a few months left to enjoy. Apex Legends on the console and make preparations for their transfer to another platform, if they plan to do so. “All players progress, purchases, and earnings are tied to their individual EA accounts,” Respawn said. “Everything earned or purchased, including Apex Coins and cosmetics, will carry over to Nintendo Switch 2, even if you purchased Nintendo Switch 2 after August 4, 2026.”

The Switch 2 undoubtedly offers a better gaming experience for Apex Legends than the first model, but the news is still a blast for current Switch 1 players who don’t plan to upgrade anytime soon. Apex Legends first came to Switch in 2021, two years after the launch of the game on other platforms.