On Thursday,Switzerland LightSpeed Studios, a subsidiary of the Chinese game publisher Tencent Games, released “High Energy Heroes,” an adapted version of Apex Legends tailored for Chinese players. Apex Legends, a free-to-play battle royale shooter game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts in 2019, served as the source material for this adaptation. The original Apex Legends team collaborated with Tencent to create “High Energy Heroes,” combining elements of first-person shooting, teamwork, and strategic decision-making. The game places a strong emphasis on team communication, with players working together to outgun their opponents. Currently, “High Energy Heroes” has claimed the top spot on the domestic iOS free-download game list. The official website indicates that the number of pre-registered players exceeded 10 million over a month ago. [nadianshi, in Chinese]
