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Apex Legends Debuts on Nintendo Switch 2 With 1080p/60 FPS Upgrade

EA is offering a time-limited Pathfinder skin to encourage early adoption of the free Switch 2 upgrade.

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Overview

  • Runs at up to 60 fps at 1920×1080 when docked and 1792×1008 in handheld mode.
  • The upgraded client is a free download on the Switch 2 eShop and lets users delete the original Switch version once installed.
  • Accounts with a linked EA login and the latest update automatically receive the exclusive “P. A.T.H.” Pathfinder skin when logging in by September 16, 2025.
  • Installation requires 31.7 GB of storage to accommodate enhanced assets and performance improvements.
  • Full patch notes on EA’s website detail the resolution and frame-rate enhancements for the new Switch 2 port.