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In Apex Legends Season 15, players can create custom lobbies and private matches to host scrims, tournaments, and community matches with friends. This new feature was added with the Spellbound Collection event update. Previously, Custom Games were only available to Organizations, Pro Players, and some community experts, but now everyone can create and join Custom Lobby. Here’s what players need to know about private matches in Apex Legends.
How to enter a private game in Apex Legends
To create or join a custom game in Apex Legends, click the game selection menu and select private party. You will be redirected to a new screen that has To create Y join the party options To create a custom lobby, click the Create Match option. Similarly, if you get a valid code for a private match, type it in the Join Match section shown in the image above. Remember, custom matches allow up to 60 players with five observers. Also, you must have crossplay enabled, and no XP or battle pass progression is gained by playing custom lobbies.
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How many players does it take to do a private game in Apex Legends?
After creating a match, you will be redirected to the lobby screen shown above, with the respective team slots, settings, and match summary. To change the map and game rules, select the Settings option. There are four battle royale maps available to choose from including edge of the world, storm point, OlympusY broken Moon. In addition, there are five Arena maps that include Habitat 4, drop or leave something phase runner, overflowY Bis. Similarly, you can choose from different game options such as enable all chats, change team name, auto assign teams, aim assist override, anonymous mode, and game mode variant.
How to invite players to a custom game in Apex Legends
To start a private Battle Royale match, you must have at least 30 players in the lobby. Similarly, for a custom arena match, there must be at least six players in the lobby. To invite friends, tap and reveal the code in the top right corner. Copy this code and send it to your friends to invite them. You can click and drag a friend’s name on the lobby screen to assign them to specific teams in a private match. Once everything is ready, click the Start Game button to start the private game in Apex Legends.
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