In this video I cover how to install and play Apex Legends on Linux with full working multiplayer.

Step 1. Enable Steam Proton Experimental.

Navigate to Steam / Settings / Steam Play and tick both Enable Steam Play for supported titles and Enable Steam Play for all other titles.

This should select Proton Experimental by default, which is what we want.

Restart Steam to apply.

Step 2. Install Apex Legends.

Install the game as normal, launch the game, set your graphical settings and then close the game.

Step 3. Remove Stuttering When Playing A Match.

Out of the box, matches will be choppy and virtually unplayable which is caused by the game compiling shaders in the background, overtime this will improve, but it is possible to remove the stuttering using one of two methods.

Option A – Use A Pre-compiled DXVK state cache.

My recommendation would be here.

https://github.com/bcook254/apex-legends-cache#apex-legends-cache

Option B – Use Nvidia Graphic Pipeline Library.

Install the 520.56.06 proprietary drivers, add –preload to the games custom launch options and play the game with the latest build of Proton Experimental.

The shaders will compile whilst in the menus.

Credit to Xpander69 for this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TT2DWRFr4I

APEX LEGENDS

Conquer with character in Apex Legends, a free-to-play* Hero shooter where legendary characters with powerful abilities team up to battle for fame & fortune on the fringes of the Frontier.

Master an ever-growing roster of diverse Legends, deep-tactical squad play, and bold, new innovations that go beyond the Battle Royale experience — all within a rugged world where anything goes. Welcome to the next evolution of Hero Shooter.

KEY FEATURES

* A Roster of Legendary Characters — Master a growing roster of powerful Legends, each with their own unique personality, strengths, and abilities that are easy to pick up but challenging to truly master.

* Build Your Crew — Choose your Legend and combine their unique skills together with other players to form the ultimate crew.

* Strategic Squad Play — Whether you’re battling on a massive, floating city in Battle Royale or dueling in close-quarters Arenas, you’ll need to think fast. Master your Legend’s unique abilities and coordinate with your teammates to discover new tactics and powerful combinations.

* Innovative Combat — Master an expanding assortment of powerful weapons and equipment. You’ll need to move fast and learn the rhythms of each weapon to get the most out of your arsenal. Plus, change it up in limited-time modes, and get ready for a boatload of new content each season.

* Ever-expanding Universe — Apex Legends takes place in an immersive universe where the story continues to evolve, maps change each season, and new Legends keep joining the fight. Make your mark on the Apex Games with a multitude of distinctive outfits, and join the adventure!

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