It's no exaggeration to say that Apex Legends continues to set the standard with LGBTQIA+ representation in multiplayer games. With 24 playable legends in its diverse roster four years on from release in 2019, characters from the LGBTQIA+ community have featured in Apex from the start – with Gibraltar being the first gay legend, who was joined at launch by non-binary character, Bloodhound.
As a battle royale that is continually evolving with new seasons and events, more characters have since joined the lineup, such as bisexual badass Loba, and Catalyst, who's an out and proud transgender woman. Respawn clearly makes inclusivity a core part of its writing process, and while the nature of a live service game like Apex Legends presents its own challenges when it comes to developing stories and representation that feels authentic, it also gives the team at Respawn the opportunity to learn and try out new ideas.
