Apex Legends was created by the game studio Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts (EA).

Quick Scoop

  • The core creator of Apex Legends is the studio Respawn Entertainment, founded by Jason West and Vince Zampella (also known for Titanfall and Call of Duty).
  • Apex Legends was developed by Respawn and released as a free‑to‑play battle royale under EA’s publishing label.
  • Hundreds of developers contributed, with roles like game director, executive producer, design director, and narrative director shaping the final game.

A bit of background

Respawn started work on Apex Legends after Titanfall 2, experimenting with a battle royale spin using Titanfall-style gunplay but without Titans or wall‑running.

The studio was acquired by EA in 2017, so by the time Apex Legends launched, it was a Respawn game released under EA’s umbrella.

In short: Apex Legends isn’t the work of one solo creator, but a large team at Respawn Entertainment, guided by leads and supported by EA as publisher.

TL;DR: Apex Legends was created and developed by Respawn Entertainment, with Electronic Arts (EA) as the publisher.

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