September 2020 - last edited October 2020
Play the "Flashpoint" LTM, complete challenges, and get flashy new skins.
Hey Everyone,
I’m Chad Grenier, Game Director for Apex Legends, and I’m excited to reveal our latest Collection Event, Aftermarket, launching on Tuesday, October 6. This update brings a ton of new content including a brand new LTM called Flashpoint, tricked out event cosmetics, free rewards for playing, and the long time fan requested cross-play, which is now in beta release!
You heard it, cross-play is here and we’d love to see you partying up with your friends across Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC!!
Since the launch of Apex Legends, cross-play has been one of the most requested features from our players who want the ability to play with their friends on other platforms. During the cross-play beta, players will have full access to cross-play functionality while we collect data, test the feature at scale, and most importantly, listen to you, the fans, for feedback. Here’s how it works:
Now that you know how to find, invite, and play with friends, I think it’s also important to talk about how cross-play matchmaking works.
We hope you all enjoy this great feature that we’re all really excited to be rolling out. During this cross-play beta please party up with your friends on all platforms, put the system through its paces, tweet, reddit, let us know if you’re enjoying cross-play, or what we should improve!
That’s it for me, I’m going to turn it over to one of our amazing designers, Mark, to talk about a new limited time mode called Flashpoint.
We’re introducing a new mode that changes your relationship with healing in Apex Legends, and changes how you navigate around the map to stay alive. I’m Mark Yampolsky, Systems Designer, and I’m excited to tell you about our new LTM.
The centerpiece of this mode are Flash Points, massive zones dotted around towns in Kings Canyon. Flash Points are special because they regenerate your health and shields over time to get you healed and ready for combat in a flash ( ba dum-tss ). Learn where these are quickly because healing items do not spawn in this mode - Flashpoints are crucial to helping you stay alive.
However, every other squad in the arena is going to have the same idea. These zones are going to create massive multi-squad fights that bring the feeling of a team deathmatch to Apex Legends, complete with health regeneration that evokes some of our favorite classic first person shooters.
Additionally, the circle in this mode follows Always Be Closing rules - it never stops closing, and it will always close on a Flash Point, making that final fight even more exciting. In lieu of med kits, you’ll be able to craft Phoenix Kits at Crafting Replicators - for a price.
The Aftermarket Collection Event brings another set of 24 themed, limited-time cosmetics to Apex Legends. All 24 items will be available through direct purchase (for Apex Coins or Crafting Metals) and in Event Apex Packs for the entire duration of the event. Each Event Pack will come with one event item and two non-event items at the following drop rates:
If you want to learn more about how Event-Limited Cosmetics work, visit our FAQ.
Make a lasting impression with the Caustic Heirloom!
Additionally, we’re bringing even more deals to the special offer page with bundles. These offers include a mix of Event Cosmetics and Event Packs at a discount rate.
You’ll also find an assortment of rare skins and charms at a 500 AC price point. However, items at this price will not count towards your 24 item collection.
As with previous events, this event brings a prize track with all new exclusive cosmetics to earn:
You can earn 1000 points per day and challenges refresh daily. The challenges also stack with your battle pass, so you can complete both at once.
Chad again here. As you can see, there’s a lot to be excited about in the Aftermarket event. All new cosmetics and free earnable items, Flashpoint, and the cross-play beta!
The team has also been working hard on some really amazing big updates and quality of life fixes that I look forward to talking about in the near future. Until then, as always, we look forward to hearing your feedback, watching your game highlight clips, fan art, etc. I’ll see you out there in the arena. Peace and love.
Chad Grenier
Game Director
Apex Legends
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