Apex Legends is out on the Switch, but it’s missing a key feature: cross-progression
Apex Legends is the latest major cross-platform Switch port. After years of availability on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, EA has finally brought the battle royale shooter to Nintendo's handheld console, adding a fresh wave of players to the mix and a new, on-the-go option for existing Apex Legends fans. But there's a glaring issue with the Switch port: right now, there's no cross-progression, making the Switch port effectively a nonstarter for dedicated players.
At launch, the new Nintendo Switch version of Apex Legends offers cross-platform gameplay - meaning that you can play with and against players on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC in addition to other Switch players. But any progress or purchases that players have made on those other...