Apex Legends has been a major player in the battle royale scene, but recent news from Electronic Arts suggests the game might be heading into a rough patch. EA’s latest financial update reveals they expect a massive 40% year-over-year decline in net bookings for Apex Legends in fiscal year 26. That huge drop could shake things up for the game’s future.
For a long time, Apex Legends stood tall as one of the best live service shooters. But lately, it’s been losing momentum, and the community feels the shift. The Titanfall universe, which Apex calls home, is also in a strange place. Respawn and EA recently canceled a new Titanfall extraction shooter, and layoffs have hit both companies. It’s been nearly a decade since Titanfall 2 dropped, and fans are still waiting for more from the franchise.
The cancellation of the new Titanfall game and the layoffs at Respawn and EA have left Apex Legends as the sole representative of the Titanfall universe. That’s a lot of pressure on one title, especially when the franchise has been quiet for so long. Given the current decline and challenges ahead, EA’s plan to keep Apex Legends alive for 20 years feels ambitious.
Last year already saw a major drop in Apex’s player engagement and revenue, and the forecast doesn’t look promising. EA’s heavy investment in Apex means the game’s performance is crucial for the company’s strategy moving forward.
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