Apex Seasons

Launch Options Generator

Build a cleaner baseline config in minutes. Toggle what you need, apply presets, and paste once into Steam.

Last verified: Season 28 — Feb 2026

⚡ Performance

Max FPS

Limits the maximum FPS. Use 0 for uncapped.

High CPU Priority

Sets game process to high priority. May cause stability issues on weaker PCs.

Disable VSync

Disables vertical sync to reduce input lag.

Preload Map Assets

Pre-loads textures and map geometry to reduce in-game stuttering.

CPU Threads

Sets the number of CPU threads the game uses.

Monitor Refresh Rate

Forces a specific monitor refresh rate (e.g. 144, 240).

🖥️ Display

Fullscreen Mode

Forces the game to launch in fullscreen.

Windowed Mode

Forces the game to launch in a window.

Window Height

Sets the resolution height (e.g. 1080, 720).

DirectX Level

Forces a specific DirectX version (e.g. 95).

🔧 Utility

Skip Intro Video

Skips the intro cinematic on boot. Prevents crashes on some GPUs.

Skip Intro (Alt)

Alternative command to skip intro video.

Show FPS Counter

Displays the FPS counter in-game.

Show Position Info

Displays velocity, position and angle info in-game.

Disable Audio

Turns off all game audio entirely.

Your Launch Options

Toggle options above to generate your launch command string.

How to use Steam Launch Options
  1. Open Steam and go to your Library
  2. Right-click Apex Legends → Properties
  3. Paste the generated string into the Launch Options field
  4. Close the window and launch the game

How This Tool Works

This generator turns scattered launch-command advice into one clean copy/paste workflow. Toggle only what you want, or start from a preset and tune it.

Output formatting is preserved so you can paste directly into Steam launch options without manual cleanup.

Treat this as your baseline config. Then test in-game, because launch behavior can shift with patches, drivers, and hardware.

Formula & Assumptions

  • Each enabled option maps to a command token (prefix + command + optional value).
  • Preset parsing supports fixed-value commands and numeric-value commands.
  • Generated output is deterministic from your selected toggles and values.
  • No telemetry or external API is required.

Example Scenario

  1. Apply the Competitive preset, then set fps_max to your preferred cap.
  2. Toggle display commands to match your monitor refresh and mode.
  3. Copy the final string and paste into Steam > Apex Legends > Properties > Launch Options.

Common Mistakes

  • Enabling conflicting window/fullscreen flags without testing behavior.
  • Copying commands from old guides without checking if they still apply.
  • Expecting launch flags to fix bottlenecks caused by unrelated hardware or driver issues.

Data Source & Update Policy

  • Command list is curated from commonly used and documented Source/Apex launch parameters.
  • Deprecated or unstable flags should be removed promptly when no longer useful.
  • Each command in the list should remain individually testable.

How To Validate Any Output

Treat this page as a decision aid, not a black box. Start by checking that your inputs reflect your real situation (current rank, level, inventory, or playtime). Then compare one result against a real in-game outcome or official patch-note value. If the output is directionally right and assumptions match your case, use it for planning. If your local conditions differ, adjust assumptions and run another scenario before acting on the number.

The goal is transparent utility. Every calculator here intentionally exposes assumptions so you can audit the logic quickly and avoid common mistakes from outdated guides. That approach helps this site stay useful even when the Apex meta changes, because updating a few clearly documented values is faster and safer than rewriting hidden logic.