What are the optimal settings for Apex Legends Mobile in 2022?

Apex fans have been requesting a mobile version of the game for a long time (Image via EA)
Apex fans have been requesting a mobile version of the game for a long time (Image via EA)

Ever since Apex Legends climbed the charts on PC, gamers have been asking for its mobile version, i.e., Apex Legends Mobile. This long-standing request finally bore fruit with the recent release of the game in over 10 countries. The release radius is planned to expand exponentially over the coming weeks.

Let's go over how gamers should configure the game for an optimal experience on devices from various price brackets.


Best settings for Apex Legends Mobile in March 2022

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The battle royale concept has been a big hit with mobile gamers, with PUBG Mobile being one of the highest grossing games in the category right from release. Initial stats suggest that Apex's mobile version is also headed straight for top of the leaderboards. Let's see how one can optimize their in-game settings to differentiate themselves from the millions of people joining the game every day.

Note: This list is geared towards players new to the game, and assistive options like Aim Assist can be turned off as per personal preferences.

SettingsStatus
Aim Assist On
Bolt-action Sniper Firing Mode Tap to Fire
Shotgun Firing ModeTap to Fire
One-tap ADS and FireOff
Secondary Fire ButtonOn

ADS on mobile devices is tricky, given the smaller screen size, so players are recommended to follow the given settings to make the most of the available space to maneuver on a phone.

Settings Status
ADS ModeMixed
Quick ThrowOn
Scope ModeClassic Mode

Similar to how sensitivity settings are key to success on PC, effectively using a gyroscope is important to win fights on mobile.

SettingsStatus
Gyroscope Mode
Always On
Invert Vertical Control Off
Invert Horizontal ControlOff

Let's go over some settings specific to getting better at Apex Legends Mobile, from the perspective of someone new to mobile gaming.

SettingsStatus
Auto-Firing Off
Weapon Auto-Cycle on Empty On
ADS Button Rotates Camera
On
Quick Optic SwitchOn
Permanent Melee DisplayOff
Tactical Ability release methodQuick
Continuous ThrowingOn
Ultimate Use MethodQuick

Coming to video settings, it should be noted that these cannot be decided unilaterally per the tutorial. In FPS games, a higher number of frames equals more information, equalling better performance. Gamers are advised to set their frame rates as high as possible, even if that means taking a hit on video quality.

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Players with budget devices should adjust their video quality as per their device's capability while keeping the frame rate as advised below.

SettingsStatus
Image Quality As per device
Frame Rate Control High
Graphics Style (Post Effect)Vivid
Non-standard Screen UI AdjustmentsRecommended
Adaptive SmoothingOn
Dynamic ShadowsOff
Anti-AliasingOff

(The 'Recommended' option above refers to an option in Apex Legends Mobile where the game automatically detects devices' capabilities and optimizes accordingly).

Apex Legends Mobile is currently available for Android and iOS in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, and Colombia. The beta stage is expected to continue throughout spring. The game is set in the same universe and involves all the elements that fans love from the PC version.


Fans can track this space for all the details on the latest Apex Legends Mobile releases as they go out.

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