Apex Legends Servers Migrate to AWS
Apex Legends has taken a significant step by moving its servers to Amazon Web Services (AWS), aiming to address ongoing concerns about server performance. Historically, server issues have been a major topic among players, and this shift suggests a commitment to enhancing overall gameplay experience.
Other prominent gaming companies such as Ubisoft, Scopely, and Sega already utilize AWS for their server needs, attesting to the reliability and scalability of the platform. While server performance can be a complex issue, the potential improvements this migration might offer could lead to a more stable experience for players around the globe.
New Server Locations for Apex Legends
The recent update for Apex Legends has introduced a change in the structure and placement of game servers around the world. The server migration has reduced the number of locations available to players, leading to a different gameplay experience in terms of network latency. Some former server sites are no longer available, such as South Carolina, Dallas, and London, affecting players who previously relied on these locations for optimal connectivity.
In the new setup, Apex Legends servers have been repositioned largely within well-known regional hubs. Below is a detailed list of the server names along with their physical locations.
- us-east-1: N. Virginia
- us-east-2: Ohio
- us-west-2: Oregon
- eu-central-1: Frankfurt
- sa-east-1: São Paulo
- ap-northeast-1: Tokyo
- me-south-1: Bahrain
- ap-southeast-2: Sydney
- ap-east-1: Hong Kong
- ap-southeast-1: Singapore
With fewer locations, players might find themselves connecting to servers with varying ping levels compared to previous gameplay sessions. The lack of visibility of server locations in the game may also contribute to adjustments needed by players to identify optimal servers based on their geographical position.
Despite fewer server locations, this change aims to enhance the gaming experience in the long run. The developers are committed to monitoring the performance and ensuring smooth gameplay across all regions. The decision for this shift was made with an eye towards improving the infrastructure, even though it means some players will have to adapt to changes in their server connections.
