Originally conceived as a multiplayer game, EA pivoted the series back to single-player (which BioWare is obviously more familiar with) after its previous live service project, Anthem, infamously ...
We're still all part of the EA Studios culture ... because it's really good. Admittedly, "Anthem" and "Apex Legends" are somewhat different games. "Anthem" is a so-called "loot and shoot" game ...