This can also happen mid-way through an update, and hence the update fails to complete. Instead, it becomes stuck on the ‘Preparing’ state. The issue takes place when players are trying to install an update, but the update fails to start properly. This is where the infamous issue of ‘update stuck on Preparing’ bug occurs.
However, a considerable portion of its players still use EA’s Origin client to run the game. Other Apex Legends Errors: Apex Legends’ “Party Leader Quit” and “Party Not Ready” The game also saw a boost in player counts after launching on Steam on November 4, 2020.
It also sees regular updates which keep the game fresh by adding a new Legend, changing up some map locations, and also occasionally adding in new weapons. It enjoys a healthy player base of more than 100 million players, and maintains a large following on Twitch. Thanks to its slick movement system, satisfying gunplay and high skill ceiling, the game has managed to stay relevant to this day. Apex Legends is a free-to-play first person shooter Battle Royale game released in 2019. Apex Legends is notorious for its share of bugs and glitches, and a common one is the issue where a new update will get stuck on the ‘Preparing’ state within the Origin client.
