I'm having the same issue. I just got error 4 times in one br. So I
-updated all drivers
- checked for windows update
(Restarted my pc after installing or repairing)
-validate steam files
-used command prompt to scan files (no issues found)
Additionally in the past I have
-uninstalled and reinstalled the game.
-updated steam
- Clean installed drivers
The only programs I run are discord and Nvidia broadcast.
System specs
Mobo:MSI X570-A Pro
CPU: Ryzen 5 5600x (not OC)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Dual 8gb VRAM (Not OC)
Memory: corsair vengeance lpx 16gb (2x8gb) 3600 mhz (xmp on)
Related article I have read and taken a steps suggested
https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues/Game-crash-since-season-11/td-p/11120973
Details:
-Product: Apex Legends
-Platform:PC, Steam
-Please specify your platform model: PC (windows 10)
-AMD or Nvidia Model Number: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Dual 8gb VRAM
-Enter RAM memory size in GB: 16gb 3600 (2x8gb)
-What is your gamertag/PSN ID/EA Account name? Fake_Archie
-Please provide your squad mates' gamertag/PSN ID/EA Account name if possible. Randoms I don't remember
-Which Legend were you playing (if applicable)? Lifeline
-Which Legends were your squad mates using (if applicable)? Caustic, valkyrie, bloodhound, mirage
-Where did the issue occur? every map, any location.
-Which part of the map or menu were you in? If you don't remember the exact name, please describe the area or what you were trying to do in the menu:
Any area, any map, looting, reviving teammates, walking, running, standing still, using my care package, zip-lining.
-What were you doing when the issue occurred? E.g. respawning a squad mate at a beacon, using an ability, a squad mate left the game. picking up loots, running, shooting? Looting, reviving teammates, walking, running, standing still, using my care package, zip-lining. Anything at all, It happens randomly,
-Did your squad mates also experience the issue? No
-How many matches had you played in a row before the issue occurred? one or two
When did this happen? (dd.mm.yy hh:mm) 01.16.22 09:19pm central standard time
-How often does the bug occur? in the past 2 weeks that I have been playing Apex it has been 2-4 time every 4 hours of play time. In the last hour it has been 7 times
-How severe is your issue? cannot play the game. Not "it's so bad I don't want to play" it is unplayable
-What happens when the bug occurs? Game closed and show a message "Engine Error 0x887A0006 - DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG The applications device failed due to badly formed commands sent by the application. This is an design-time issue that should be investigated and fixed"
What should be happening instead? the game should not crash?
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? that's such a great question