Which Mixtape mode is listed as 9 vs. 9 in Apex Legends?

Control is the Apex Legends Mixtape mode played as a 9-versus-9 battle.

Unlike the standard battle royale, Control puts two large teams on compact maps and asks them to capture and hold designated zones. Players choose from preset loadouts, can respawn repeatedly, and use their Legends’ abilities in frequent, fast-moving fights. The objective is territorial control rather than being the last surviving squad.

Control originally launched as a limited-time mode in February 2022 during the Defiance season. It was introduced as Apex Legends’ first major large-team mode, with each side fielding nine players. The mode later became part of Mixtape, the rotating playlist that also includes Team Deathmatch and Gun Run.

The number is the easiest clue to remember. Arenas uses three-player squads fighting in 3-versus-3 rounds, while Team Deathmatch generally uses two teams of six. Gun Run is also a team-based mode, but it is defined by progressing through a weapon sequence rather than capturing zones. Control’s combination of 9-versus-9 teams, respawns, and objectives makes it the distinctive answer.