After a week of delay, one of the most anticipated battle royale mobile games – Apex Legends Mobile – finally launched today. The game was originally made available in select countries as part of the Limited Regional Launch. The game's developer, Respawn, aims to test the game's systems (including gameplay mechanics, legends, and weapons), features, and more ahead of a wider worldwide release later this year. Regional testing started today for Android and iOS users, and it will run throughout the spring. So now in this article, we have detailed how you can download and play Apex Legends Mobile in all 10 eligible countries (listed below). But more importantly, we have added the steps to install Apex Legends Mobile in any country right now.
Install Apex Legends Mobile on Android and iOS (2022)
Before learning the step-by-step instructions to download Apex Mobile, check out the list of eligible countries and the minimum hardware requirements to run the game on iPhone and Android devices. Later check out some common FAQs to clear all your doubts about Apex Mobile in this tutorial.
Apex Legends Mobile is officially available in these countries
Looking for a list of countries where Apex Legends Mobile is available to play first? Well, we've got you covered. This battle royale game is now available in 10 countries. Check out the full list of countries that are part of the Apex Legends Mobile Limited regional launch here:
- Argentina
- Peru
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Colombia
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Australia
- New Zealand
System requirements to play Apex Legends Mobile (Android, iOS)
Then many of you must be wondering whether your iPhone or Android device will be able to run Apex Legends Mobile or not. Well, Respawn developers have shared the official system requirements for both platforms. Check the minimum hardware requirements for Apex Mobile here:
For Android:
- Support Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, Huawei, Motorola, Samsung and Lenovo phones
- Android 8.1
- Open GL 3.0 or above
- 3 GB of free storage space
- At least 3 GB of RAM
For iOS:
- iPhone 6S or later
- OS version: 10.0 or later
- Processor: Apple A9 and above
- 3 GB of free storage space
- At least 2 GB of RAM
Additionally, in an official blog post the developers say that “Apex Legends Mobile is currently still in development and optimized to run on a variety of devices. Additionally , the game is not supported on Android devices with less than 3GB of RAM and iPhones with less than 2GB of RAM during this limited regional test, which lasts until May 3.
With that out of the way, let's learn how you can download and install Apex Legends Mobile on Android and iOS devices:
Download Apex Legends Mobile on Android
In supported countries
If you live in one of the supported soft launch countries and have pre-registered to try the game, you don't need to do much to install and play Apex Legends Mobile. Just head over to the game's Google Play Store listing ( Free ), and you should see the "Install" button . Hit it up and download the game to start playing as one of your favorite Apex Legends Mobile characters.
Additionally, if you selected the "Install when available" option when pre-registering on your Android device, the game will automatically download when it goes live in your country. Follow the Apex Legends Mobile for Android download link above to get in on the action right away.
In unsupported countries
Now comes the most important part, if you live outside the supported regional launch countries, for example in the United States, United Kingdom or India, you cannot download Apex Legends Mobile directly from the Play Store . You will have to rely on a workaround to play the game.
And this workaround requires you to switch your Play Store country to one of the supported locations. You can then install Apex Legends Mobile on your Android phone with ease. We won't detail the step-by-step process here, as we already covered it in a recent guide. You can follow our tutorial on "how to pre-register for Apex Legends Mobile" to learn how to switch to another country's Play Store and download the game. You will likely see an "Install" button instead of a "Pre-register" button. because the game is now online.
Note : Installing the game may not require you to use a VPN service, but you will need to connect to one of the supported regions when connecting and playing Apex Legends Mobile on your smartphone . This means that you may experience some latency and lag when testing Apex Mobile in regions not included in the test.
Install Apex Legends Mobile on your iPhone
In supported countries
Although unexpected, as the soft launch announcement indicated that iOS users will have to wait to try the game, Apex Legends Mobile was released on iPhone as part of the limited regional launch. Just like its counterpart, you can head over to the official Apple iOS App Store listing for Apex Legends Mobile ( Free ) to download the game on your iPhone.
Since there was no pre-registration for the iOS version, you can simply go to the iOS App Store download link for Apex Legends Mobile to install and play the game.
In unsupported countries
If you want to play Apex Legends Mobile outside of the ten eligible countries on iOS, you will also need to use the same workaround as Android on your iPhone. You will need to change the region of your device to install geo-restricted apps on your iPhone. Follow the instructions in our guide linked here to change regions on your iOS device. If you're having trouble changing your App Store region on iOS, follow this guide to find a solution to the problem.
Once you have switched the region to one of the soft launch eligible countries, go to the App Store, search for Apex Legends Mobile and install the game on your iPhone. Note that you must use a secondary Apple account for this process, as the company may restrict region switching to once every 90 days on a given device after using certain iTunes features.
Also, remember that you are going to need to have the VPN service enabled at all times while playing Apex Legends Mobile on your Android or iOS device from an unsupported country.
Q. Is Apex Legends available on mobile?
Yes, Apex Legends is available on mobile devices, including Android and iOS, as part of the limited regional launch. Respawn, in partnership with Tencent, has been working on Apex Legends Mobile for quite some time now. The company held several beta tests across the world last year. And now Apex Mobile is available to play in 10 select countries, including Mexico, Indonesia, Colombia, and more.
Q. How do I download Apex Legends on iOS?
Unlike Android, there was no pre-registration to play Apex Legends Mobile on iOS. So you can just head to the Battle Royale ( Free ) game Apple App Store listing from any of the pre-launch countries to download Apex Legends Mobile right away.
Q. How can I play Apex Mobile in the US or India currently?
If you want to install and play Apex Legends Mobile in an unsupported region like the US or India during the soft launch period, we've compiled a handy guide to help you out. All you need to do is create a new compatible Google Account and use a VPN to join the action right now. Follow the step-by-step instructions in this detailed guide to learn how to play Apex Mobile anywhere in the world. Additionally, we have included steps on how to download Apex Legends Mobile on iPhone in countries other than the eligible ones.
Q. How can I get Apex Legend Mobile APK and OBB files?
As was also the case in the beta tests, Respawn does not allow downloading Apex Legends Mobile on your Android smartphone. The developers reiterated this in a recent blog post saying, “The game should not be downloaded via any third-party site or direct APK download. So yeah, the game probably won't work when sideloading the APK.
Install and play Apex Legends Mobile right away!
Well, now you know how to download and play Apex Legends Mobile on your smartphone from anywhere in the world. You don't need to reside in one of the Soft Launch eligible countries to enjoy this long-awaited Battle Royale game. Our workaround works on both Android and iOS devices, as it simply requires you to switch your app store country to one of the supported locations. So go ahead and follow this guide carefully to start playing Apex Mobile on your smartphone. Also, don't forget to share this with your friends to get them on board and team up to defeat the enemies. And if you have any questions, let us know in the comments below. That said, see you in the Outlands, legends!
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