Difference between revisions of "Apex Legends"
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
m (updated template usage) |
|||
Line 56: | Line 56: | ||
|origin = true | |origin = true | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
− | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = |
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|uplay = | |uplay = | ||
Line 66: | Line 66: | ||
==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
{{Image|Apex_videosettings.png|Video settings}} | {{Image|Apex_videosettings.png|Video settings}} | ||
− | {{Image|Apex_surround.png|In-game 5760x1080 | + | {{Image|Apex_surround.png|In-game 5760x1080 Nvidia Surround}} |
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
Line 121: | Line 121: | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
Line 197: | Line 197: | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
Line 206: | Line 205: | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
Line 215: | Line 213: | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
Line 224: | Line 221: | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
Line 233: | Line 229: | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
Line 242: | Line 237: | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
Line 251: | Line 245: | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
Line 260: | Line 253: | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
Line 269: | Line 261: | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
Line 278: | Line 269: | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
Line 287: | Line 277: | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
Line 296: | Line 285: | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 319: | Line 307: | ||
|matchmaking = true | |matchmaking = true | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = unknown |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = false | |self-hosting = false | ||
Line 337: | Line 325: | ||
{{ii}} When pressing Ready, the game states Party Not Ready, even when playing alone. | {{ii}} When pressing Ready, the game states Party Not Ready, even when playing alone. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Close and open the game, or enter then leave training mode|}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Close and open the game, or enter then leave training mode|ref={{cn|date=March 2019}}}} |
===Crash to desktop=== | ===Crash to desktop=== | ||
{{ii}} There have been numerous reports of crash to desktop on both Nvidia and AMD GPUs.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/apexlegends/comments/b1xstz/apex_crashing_please_post_your_issues_here_march/|title=|date=}}</ref> | {{ii}} There have been numerous reports of crash to desktop on both Nvidia and AMD GPUs.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/apexlegends/comments/b1xstz/apex_crashing_please_post_your_issues_here_march/|title=|date=}}</ref> | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Downgrading to GPU driver version 417.71 (using DDU) is known to fix the issue | + | {{Fixbox|description=Downgrading to GPU driver version 417.71 (using DDU) is known to fix the issue|ref={{cn|date=March 2019}}}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Upgrading to driver version 419.35 is known to fix the issue | + | {{Fixbox|description=Upgrading to driver version 419.35 is known to fix the issue|ref={{cn|date=March 2019}}}} |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
Line 350: | Line 338: | ||
{{mm}} Some Nvidia drivers might not properly detect Apex Legends as a game and automatically select and make use of the Nvidia discrete GPU to render the game on Nvidia Optimus platforms, instead it will default to using the integrated GPU that resides in the CPU (Intel-based GPU). | {{mm}} Some Nvidia drivers might not properly detect Apex Legends as a game and automatically select and make use of the Nvidia discrete GPU to render the game on Nvidia Optimus platforms, instead it will default to using the integrated GPU that resides in the CPU (Intel-based GPU). | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Configure the Nvidia display drivers to make use of the high-performance Nvidia | + | {{Fixbox|description=Configure the Nvidia display drivers to make use of the high-performance Nvidia graphics card for the game|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/apexgame/comments/an9lxs/solution_for_low_fps_on_apex_legends/ Solution for low fps on Apex Legends]</ref>|fix= |
# Open the '''NVIDIA Control Panel'''. | # Open the '''NVIDIA Control Panel'''. | ||
# Under '''Manage 3d settings''', open the '''Program Settings''' tab. | # Under '''Manage 3d settings''', open the '''Program Settings''' tab. | ||
Line 365: | Line 353: | ||
# Open game Properties Page. | # Open game Properties Page. | ||
# Uncheck 'Enable Origin In Game'. | # Uncheck 'Enable Origin In Game'. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is usually caused by a conflict of another overlay, i.e. disable Discord's overlay. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
===Mouse stuttering=== | ===Mouse stuttering=== | ||
Line 373: | Line 363: | ||
# Check if polling rate is high. | # Check if polling rate is high. | ||
# Lower polling rate to 500 or below. | # Lower polling rate to 500 or below. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Lowering polling rates reduces the rate of mouse updates to the PC. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
Line 424: | Line 416: | ||
{{ii}} View [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=1040-JWMT-2947 this Steam Support Article regarding launch options] as well as [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Launch_options#Source_Games the relevant Valve Developer wiki page] for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options. | {{ii}} View [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=1040-JWMT-2947 this Steam Support Article regarding launch options] as well as [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Launch_options#Source_Games the relevant Valve Developer wiki page] for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options. | ||
{{ii}} These arguments must be set in Origin or in the Windows executable shortcut. | {{ii}} These arguments must be set in Origin or in the Windows executable shortcut. | ||
− | {{ii}} <code>-high</code> can cause an issue where the Apex client believes there is an Origin update. Remove <code>-high</code> if you have this problem. [https://i.imgur.com/SwRjOWJ.jpg Example screenshot here. | + | {{ii}} <code>-high</code> can cause an issue where the Apex client believes there is an Origin update. Remove <code>-high</code> if you have this problem. [https://i.imgur.com/SwRjOWJ.jpg Example screenshot here]. |
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
Line 434: | Line 426: | ||
| <code>-freq X</code> || Set refresh rate to Integer X. | | <code>-freq X</code> || Set refresh rate to Integer X. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | <code>-high</code> || Forces the game to launch as a high priority process. ''Can cause a login server issue, see note above.'' | + | | <code>-high</code> || Forces the game to launch as a high priority process. ''Can cause a login server issue, see note above.'' |
|- | |- | ||
| <code>-fullscreen</code> || Launches the game in exclusive fullscreen mode. | | <code>-fullscreen</code> || Launches the game in exclusive fullscreen mode. |
Revision as of 06:15, 25 March 2019
Developers | |
---|---|
Respawn Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Source | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 4, 2019 |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Titanfall | |
---|---|
Titanfall | 2014 |
Titanfall 2 | 2016 |
Apex Legends | 2019 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Origin |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -novid command line argument[1]
|
---|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Respawn\Apex\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Origin |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 60 | Versus 20 squads of 3 against each other.[2] |
||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Party Not Ready
- When pressing Ready, the game states Party Not Ready, even when playing alone.
Close and open the game, or enter then leave training mode[citation needed] |
---|
Crash to desktop
- There have been numerous reports of crash to desktop on both Nvidia and AMD GPUs.[3]
Downgrading to GPU driver version 417.71 (using DDU) is known to fix the issue[citation needed] |
---|
Upgrading to driver version 419.35 is known to fix the issue[citation needed] |
---|
Issues fixed
Low FPS/stuttering on Nvidia Optimus platforms
- Some Nvidia drivers might not properly detect Apex Legends as a game and automatically select and make use of the Nvidia discrete GPU to render the game on Nvidia Optimus platforms, instead it will default to using the integrated GPU that resides in the CPU (Intel-based GPU).
Configure the Nvidia display drivers to make use of the high-performance Nvidia graphics card for the game[4] |
---|
Notes
|
Cannot look around in-game
Disable Origin In-Game Overlay |
---|
Notes
|
Mouse stuttering
Lower mouse polling rate |
---|
Notes
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Anti-cheat | Easy Anti-Cheat | [5] |
Command line arguments
- View this Steam Support Article regarding launch options as well as the relevant Valve Developer wiki page for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options.
- These arguments must be set in Origin or in the Windows executable shortcut.
-
-high
can cause an issue where the Apex client believes there is an Origin update. Remove-high
if you have this problem. Example screenshot here.
Flag | Description |
---|---|
-novid |
Skips intro videos/logos. |
-freq X |
Set refresh rate to Integer X. |
-high |
Forces the game to launch as a high priority process. Can cause a login server issue, see note above. |
-fullscreen |
Launches the game in exclusive fullscreen mode. |
-window |
Launches the game in windowed mode. Use with -noborder to launch the game in borderless fullscreen.
|
-noborder |
Launches the game in borderless mode. Use with -window to launch the game in borderless fullscreen.
|
+cl_showfps 1 or 4 |
Displays FPS/Network information in the top-right corner (1) or top-left corner (4). |
+cl_showpos 1 |
Displays information of the player's position/velocity at the top-left corner. |
+fps_max unlimited |
Uncaps the FPS |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD-FX 4350 Intel Core i3-6300 |
AMD Ryzen 5 Intel Core i5-3570K |
System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 22 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 7730 Nvidia GeForce GT 640 DirectX 11 compatible | AMD Radeon R9 290 Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 |
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrsnowman on February 11, 2019
- ↑ Apex Legends Is a Surprising Threat to Fortnite's Dominance - last accessed on February 15, 2019
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on
- ↑ Solution for low fps on Apex Legends
- ↑ Apex Legends FAQ - An Official EA Site