Olympus Station

Lore & Background

The facility utilized cutting-edge technology to maintain life support and artificial gravity, creating a seamless environment for high-end tourism. However, the allure of profit eventually drew the attention of the Hammond Corporation. When the need for new venues arose, Olympus was chosen for its containment capabilities. The luxurious suites became cover points, and the observation decks turned into sniper nests. The station's infrastructure, designed to keep guests safe from space debris, now serves to keep Legends trapped within the kill zone until only one remains standing.

Reader's Guide

Constructed during the height of Outer Rim expansion, Olympus Station began as a private orbital resort catering to the galaxy's wealthiest citizens. Its pristine architecture and zero-gravity zones offered unparalleled views of the planet below. When the Hammond Corporation sought new venues for the Apex Games, they acquired the facility due to its secure containment systems. The Third Apex Games transformed the luxury halls into deadly battlegrounds, marking a shift from leisure to survival combat.

Legends fought across hotel suites and server rooms alike. Following the conclusion of that season, the station was locked down for security upgrades and structural repairs caused by heavy fighting. While occasionally reopened for future tournaments or training exercises, it remains a symbol of how quickly paradise can become a prison in the Outer Rim. Audio logs from maintenance crews suggest lingering hazards remain.

Did You Know?

• Olympus Station is set in the same science fiction universe as Respawn's Titanfall series.
• The game Apex Legends was released suddenly in February 2019 without any prior marketing or official announcement.
• Apex Legends surpassed 25 million players by the end of its first week and 50 million within its first month.
• The game features a nonverbal communication 'ping system' that allows players to use their game controller to communicate directions, weapon locations, enemies, and suggested strategies.