How to Uninstall Apex Legends on PC, Xbox, and PS

This guide walks you through removing Apex Legends from your PC, Xbox, or PlayStation, including deleting leftover files and clearing saved data. You’ll need to know which platform you’re on and have access to your system’s storage settings. No special tools are required—just follow the steps for your device.

What You’ll Need

Access to your PC, Xbox, or PlayStation with admin or owner permissions.
For PC: enough free disk space to complete the uninstall (the game is large, but the uninstaller itself needs little).
For consoles: a stable internet connection if you plan to reinstall later (not required for uninstalling).

Step-by-Step

On PC (Steam)

Open Steam and log in to your account.
In your Library, right-click on Apex Legends.
Select Manage > Uninstall.
Click Uninstall again in the confirmation pop-up. Steam will remove the game files.
After the process finishes, close Steam.

On PC (EA App)

Open the EA app and log in.
Go to My Library and find Apex Legends.
Click the three-dot menu on the game tile.
Select Uninstall and confirm. The app will delete the game files.
Close the EA app when done.

On Xbox

Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
Navigate to My games & apps > See all.
Highlight Apex Legends and press the Menu button (three lines).
Select Uninstall and confirm. The game and its updates are removed.

On PlayStation (PS4/PS5)

From the home screen, highlight Apex Legends.
Press the Options button on your controller.
Select Delete (PS4) or Delete (PS5) from the menu.
Confirm the deletion. The game and its updates are removed.

Common Mistakes

Not deleting leftover files on PC: Uninstalling via Steam or EA may leave folders in your Documents or AppData. These can take up several GB.
Forgetting to clear saved data on consoles: Your profile, settings, and screenshots may remain after uninstalling, which could affect a future reinstall.
Using the wrong store: If you installed via Steam but try to uninstall from the EA app, it won’t work. Always use the platform you installed from.
Interrupting the uninstall: Closing Steam or the EA app mid-uninstall can leave corrupted files that block reinstallation.

Tips

If you plan to reinstall later, note your login details and any settings you want to keep (like keybinds).
On PC, after uninstalling, manually delete the folder C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Documents\Respawn\Apex to remove settings and screenshots.
For a clean slate, also clear the cache folder in %localappdata%\Respawn (type this in the Run dialog).
On consoles, you can delete only the game to free space but keep your profile; or delete all saved data for a full wipe.
If you’re on a shared PC, make sure you have admin rights before uninstalling.

Troubleshooting

Uninstall option is grayed out on Steam: This usually happens if the game is still running. Close Apex Legends and Steam, then reopen Steam and try again. If it persists, restart your PC.

EA app says “uninstall failed”: Close the EA app, then manually delete the game folder (usually in C:\Program Files\EA Games or your custom install path). Then restart the EA app and it should recognize the game as uninstalled.

Game still shows in your library after uninstalling: This is normal—the library entry remains but the files are gone. You can hide it in Steam by right-clicking > Manage > Hide.

Cannot delete saved data on Xbox: Go to Settings > System > Storage, select your drive, and choose “Clear local saved games.” This doesn’t delete cloud saves, but it removes local copies.

PS5 says “Cannot delete because the game is running”: Close the game fully by selecting it and pressing Options > Close Game, then try deleting again.

Disk space not freed on PC: Check for leftover folders in Documents and AppData as mentioned above. Also empty your Recycle Bin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will uninstalling Apex Legends delete my account and progress?
A: No. Your account, level, and cosmetics are tied to your EA account, not your local files. Uninstalling only removes the game from your device.

Q: Can I reinstall Apex Legends later without losing anything?
A: Yes. Simply reinstall from the same store and log in with your EA account. Your progress will be there.

Q: How much space does Apex Legends take up?
A: On PC, the game is roughly 60–80 GB depending on updates. On consoles, it’s similar, around 60–70 GB.

Q: Do I need to uninstall the game to free up space if I’m only taking a break?
A: No, but if you need space, uninstalling is the most effective way. You can always reinstall later.

Q: Will uninstalling on PC remove my settings like keybinds and video options?
A: Not automatically. Those are stored in the Documents folder. If you want to keep them, back up the Respawn\Apex folder before deleting it.

Q: What if I can’t find the game in my library after uninstalling?
A: On Steam, check your “Hidden” games. On EA app, check “My Library” and filter by “Not Installed.” On consoles, it will just disappear from your games list.

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