Don’t worry, this time it’s not your fault. The Apex servers are down and we’ll tell you when they’ll come back online.
Want to play Apex but all you get is an “Error Connecting to Server” message? Pretty much sucks, we understand. So today we’re taking care of the questions: Why are the Apex servers down? When will we be able to play again? And can we maybe do something about it ourselves?
Are the Apex Legends servers down?
Is the problem with us or with the servers?
[Update May 25]
The servers are currently inconsistent, and thousands of users are reporting outages while others can still get online.
Phew. So for now, it’s an official server problem. In a way, that’s good news, because it means it’s not us. However, it also means that there’s nothing we can do about it….
If you are still having problems connecting to the servers, you can find some troubleshooting tips below.
How to check if the Apex Legend servers are down?
If it is an unplanned server outage, it will not be announced ahead of time, of course. You will probably find out here.
What to do if you can’t connect to the Apex servers?
If you can’t connect to the Apex servers, but you can’t find any indication that the servers are down, the problem is probably yours. In this case, follow the steps below:
Is Apex Up-To-Date?
Incomplete updates or an outdated game can often lead to connection problems. So check your PC or console to make sure you have the latest version of Apex installed.
- Check for updates on PC
- Open Steam and go to Apex Legends in your library.
- Right-click on the game and then click “Properties.”
- Click on “Updates.”
Set it to “Always keep this game updated” here.
- Check for updates on PlayStation and Xbox
- Go to your game library.
- Find Apex and go to “Options”.
- Click “Check for Update” on the PlayStation or “Manage Game” → “Downloads” on the Xbox.
Check your connection
Of course, it’s possible that the problem is simply your Internet connection. So the best thing to do is to restart your router and connect your PC or console directly to the router via a LAN cable, if possible.
Unplug the router.
Wait a few seconds.
Plug it back in.
Wait for 5-10 minutes.
Restart Apex.
Where are the Apex servers located?
Just because your local server is down doesn’t necessarily mean all servers are down. Here we have an overview with all the locations of the Apex Legends servers:
| North America | |
| United States | Salt Lake City |
| Oregon—GCE 1 | |
| Oregon-GCE 2 | |
| Oregon 1 | |
| Oregon 2 | |
| Saint-Louis | |
| Dallas | |
| Iowa—GCE 1 | |
| Iowa-GCE 2 | |
| Iowa-GCE 3 | |
| Iowa-GCE 4 | |
| new York | |
| South Carolina-GCE 1 | |
| South Carolina-GCE 2 | |
| South Carolina-GCE 3 | |
| virginia 1 | |
| virginia 2 | |
| South America | |
| Brazil | Sao Paulo |
| Sao Paulo – GCE 1 | |
| Sao Paulo – GCE 2 | |
| Sao Paulo 1 | |
| Sao Paulo 2 | |
| Europe | |
| UK | London |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam |
| Belgium | Belgium – GCE 1 |
| Belgium – GCE 2 | |
| Belgium – GCE 3 | |
| Germany | frankfurt 1 |
| frankfurt 2 | |
| East Asia | |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
| Taiwan | Taiwan-GCE 1 |
| Taiwan-GCE 2 | |
| Japan | Tokyo |
| Tokyo-GCE 1 | |
| Tokyo-GCE 2 | |
| Tokyo-GCE 3 | |
| Tokyo 1 | |
| Tokyo 2 | |
| South East Asia | |
| Singapore | Singapore 1 |
| Singapore-GCE 1 | |
| Singapore—GCE2 | |
| Asia Pacific | |
| Australia | sydney |
| Sydney-GCE 1 | |
| Sydney-GCE 2 | |
| sydney 1 | |
| sydney 2 |
That’s all there is to say on the subject. If the Apex servers aren’t available, maybe you can use the time to download the next-gen version?
What is actually… “Apex Legends?
Within 24 hours, “Apex Legends” became the most-watched game on Twitch – after one week, over 25 million people were already playing it. What is the battle royale shooter about?
What is “Apex Legends” about?
Scenario: In a distant future, bandits, adventurers, and outlaws settle their disputes in a sporting contest to the death. The setting is a fertile, industrially developed valley on the edge of the galaxy.
- Genre: Battle Royale shooter
- Game modes: survival battle between a maximum of 20 teams of three.
At its core, “Apex Legends” is a classic battle-royale shooter: up to 60 players land simultaneously in teams of three on the game map called “Kings Canyon” – a densely built-up, fertile valley with many accessible houses, bunkers and towers. Once on the ground, unarmed players must search their surroundings for equipment and ammunition. The goal of the game is to stay alive until the end.
To prevent players from hiding all over the map and waiting to automatically be the last one left, the game area shrinks every few minutes. The longer a round lasts, the smaller the area where survivors can move and hide.
Apex Legends refreshes this now classic game formula with some ideas that are unique to the genre: For example, before starting a round, players select one of eight heroes, each of which has two special abilities and facilitates certain play styles.
Bangalore, for example, is the classic soldier who can conceal her position with smoke grenades and call in an artillery strike in an emergency. The heroine Lifeline, on the other hand, can summon a drone to heal teammates – or directly order the delivery of high-value weapons and equipment via aerial drone. This way, all players can find the right hero for their preferred course of action.
How can I play Apex Legends?
Platform: “Apex Legends” is available for PC, Xbox One and Playstation 4.
Price: The battle royale shooter is a “Free to Play” title and can basically be played for free on all platforms.
In-game purchases: “Apex Legends” allows the purchase of cosmetic items and new heroes either by means of in-game currency, which can be earned for free in every round, or with real money. The real-money currency “Apex Coins” can be purchased in five different amounts: The smallest possible amount is 1000 Apex Points for around 9.99 euros, while the largest pack with 10,000 Apex Points content costs 99.99 euros.
The developer emphasizes that it is not possible to buy game advantages with the help of real money: You can only use it to customize the appearance of the heroes, it says, or purchase new heroes.
Age rating: “Apex Legends” does not have a youth rating (USK 18).
Which technical terms should you know?
Respawn Beacon: If a player is shot down, the team members who are still alive have the opportunity to bring the fallen comrade back into the game: Each eliminated player leaves behind a so-called Respawn Banner, which can be collected by the players of the own team and handed in at one of 28 Respawn Beacons, certain locations on the map. If this succeeds, the fallen player returns to the game.
Jumpmaster: At the beginning of the game, one of the maximum three players of a team always takes on the role of the jumpmaster. He decides when and where his team enters the game area.
Ping: Using the middle mouse button, players can alert their teammates to interesting locations in the game world or enemies. These pings are a valuable tool for communicating quickly and efficiently within the team.
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