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Electronic Arts revealed that Apex Legends was the most downloaded free PS4 game of 2019.
That means it beat the tough competition from Fortnite to win the crown.
The announcement caused a stir, but is Apex Legends really more popular than Fortnite?
Fortnite World Cup 2019 had a huge audience. (Image: Fortnite Twitter)
A cultural phenomenon
Fortnite became a huge hit game when it launched in 2017.
SuperData revealed that the game had annual revenue higher than any other title in history.
Leaving you ahead of Dungeon Fighter, League of Legends and Pokemon GO.
Would Apex Legends be a successful passing game? (Image: EA)
Then came Apex Legends to provide players with an attractive alternative.
Critics liked their fast-paced squad game, elemental progression and compelling character base.
However, it didn’t quite work out that way.
Dota 2 is an example of a game well established by its fans. (Image: Dota 2)
Fortnite World Cup 2019 had a huge audience.
The Apex Legends novelty disappeared a little, and Fortnite was back in the driver’s seat.
This is approximately the population of the United States.
In April 2020, players spent more than 3.2 billion hours in the game.
A game to master
Apex Legends simply cannot compete with Fortnite.
Would Apex Legends be a successful passing game?
However, Fortnite is more popular than Apex Legends in all available metrics.
Could that change in the future?
It has not yet reached the lucrative mobile market.
EA and Respawn have plans to launch the game for mobile devices, which represents a great opportunity.
EA CEO Andrew Wilson said it would not be released until fiscal 2021.
It also needs to make a joint effort to break the Chinese market, where PUBG currently reigns supreme.
Apex Legends is a great long-term franchise for us.
The Apex Legends community is growing, with more than 70 million players.
We are focused on expanding to new mobile platforms and new geographies.
In addition, we will launch a competitive Apex gaming program, which we will share details about soon.
There is also a danger that Epic Games will become complacent.
It is interesting to see Fortnite hot and cold when it comes to esports.
If you check out Fortnite bets here, you won’t see many big tournaments on the horizon.
Apex Legends has an expanding e-sports scene.
It’s actually been more profitable for players than Fortnite in 2020.
Dota 2 is an example of a game well established by its fans.
Both companies are in strong financial positions.
Fortnite and Apex Legends recently released patches with almost universal acclaim.
