Watch out, Fortnite: EA reveals 25 MILLION people downloaded Apex Legends in the first week alone

Electronic Arts' new game'Apex Legends' is smashing records right out of the gate. The new battle royale game launched just one week ago on February 4th, and already boasts 25 million players, EA revealed on Monday. EA is hoping to reproduce the success of Epic Games' 'Fortnite', whose blending of'The Hunger Games' and'Minecraft' has been a global hit with teenagers and older gamers over the past two years. Electronic Arts' new game'Apex Legends' is smashing records right out of the gate. Loot boxes feature in many modern games, including popular shooter Overwatch and football simulator Fifa.