When Apex Legends fans first heard of private matches in the patch notes released on Jan. 4, there was excitement for the many different possible game modes and exploration that could be held on all of the maps, in seasonal rotation and out of season. But they will be sorely disappointed with the most recent news announced by Respawn Entertainment today that confirms recent rumors of a minimum player count for private lobbies.
The Spellbound collection event for Apex Legends began today at 12pm CT, serving as a new collection event that features 24 new collectibles, Seer’s Heirloom, and many other changes for the midseason event. Control returns to Apex with the new ability to join matches in progress, alongside private lobbies that allow any player to create their own matches on any map they wish.