What are the game rules for Apex Legends?

Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale shooter where players form squads of three and compete against other squads to be the last team standing. Each player selects from a roster of unique characters, known as "Legends," each with their own abilities that fall into categories like Offensive, Defensive, Recon, and Support. Matches begin with teams skydiving from an airborne dropship onto a large map, where they must scavenge for weapons, armor, and other resources. As the game progresses, the play area constricts due to a gradually closing ring of deadly force, herding surviving teams closer together and increasing the likelihood of encounters. Squads fight until only one remains, aiming to outmaneuver and outshoot their rivals. The game emphasizes teamwork, strategic movement, and effective use of each Legend's abilities in order to achieve victory.