Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale hero shooter where squads of three players each control unique Legends with distinct abilities, parachuting onto a massive map to scavenge weapons, shields, attachments, and supplies while competing against 19 other squads to be the last team standing amid a closing ring. Players leverage Legend ultimates, tactical abilities, and vehicles for dynamic movement, ambushes, and team fights in high-octane matches that demand coordination, positioning, and precise gunplay, often lasting 20-30 minutes.