Events

Events are a special type of occurence in Apex Legends. There are three types of existing events: Season Launches, Collection Events, and Themed (Thematic) Events, although the latter was seemingly discontinued.

Season Launches

To align with the release of a new season, several updates will be introduced. These updates comprise of a new Legend, a substantial map update, fresh loot items such as weapons and ordnance, and possibly new features. Additionally, these events bring about significant balance changes.

List of Seasons

Main article: Seasons

Season	Title	Period	Description
1	Wild Frontier	March 19, 2019 – June 18, 2019	The first season of Apex Legends introduced a new playable character known as Octane and included several bug fixes and quality of life improvements, including adjustments to so-called "hitboxes" (a predefined 'damageable' zone which is unique to each Legend, based on their size and shape) and also unique skills of the game's characters. Season 1 also brought with it the game's first battle pass and a large number of new cosmetic items.
2	Battle Charge	July 2, 2019 – October 1, 2019	With season 2, the developers introduced another playable character called Wattson and also re-designed the layout of the game's island. Following an explosion (shown in the season's trailer), roaming alien wildlife, known as leviathans and flyers, have been attracted to the island and destroyed large areas, rendering parts of the map unrecognizable from the previous season. Season 2 also released a new weapon and introduced a new ranked mode of play, allowing players of a similar skill to play against each other, and adjusting a player's ranking based on their game performance.
3	Meltdown	October 1, 2019 – February 4, 2020	A new Legend named Crypto is introduced who has tried to rig the Apex Games. A new weapon known as the Charge Rifle is added and changes to Ranked were made. The season also comes with a brand new battle pass. A brand new map, named "World's Edge", is also introduced, which has players fighting through volcanic and frozen terrains. The map also includes a train that travels throughout World's Edge. The season also changes up the meta by removing certain attachments and introducing new ones whilst changing what current items can do.
4	Assimilation	February 4, 2020 – May 12, 2020	A new Legend named Revenant is introduced, a Simulacrum with the memories of his human self. A new sniper weapon known as the Sentinel is added. World's Edge is devastated by a Harvester that has appeared in the middle of the map, creating lava faults and changing the environment. Major changes to ranked were made, introducing a new tier known as "Master" tier, while the Apex Predator tier is for the top 500 players on each platform, meaning players can be pushed out of it.
5	Fortune's Favor	May 12, 2020 – August 18, 2020	A new Legend known as Loba is introduced, a thief with the ability to steal loot from nearby areas and teleport. Loba is out for revenge against Revenant, a simulacrum hitman who murdered her parents. Ranked Series 4 is largely identical to Series 3 and reconnect is added which allows players to rejoin a session if they disconnect. A new "quest" system is also introduced, which allows players to fight in PvE missions either solo or with a squad to earn unique rewards. A new battle pass is also introduced. Respawn Entertainment announced they would be expanding their Apex servers to the Middle East. Skull Town and Thunderdome have also been destroyed, as seen in the season's Launch Trailer.
6	Boosted	August 18, 2020 – November 4, 2020	A new Legend named Rampart is introduced, a gun modder who can emplace a minigun which she calls "Sheila", and provide amped cover for her team. World's Edge is updated with new points of interest built by Hammond Industries: Launch Site, Countdown, and Staging. A new battle pass is added, which includes a new cosmetic reward of "Holo-Sprays", a new crafting mechanic allows players to upgrade their gear with materials found around the map, and the fan-favorite weapon from Titanfall 2, the Volt SMG, also makes its debut. Additionally, all normal armor (except gold armor) is removed from the game.
7	Ascension	November 4, 2020 – February 2, 2021	A new Legend named Horizon is introduced, an astrophysicist who was trapped on the edge of a black hole for 87 real-time years. A brand new map, Olympus, is also introduced, known as a "city in the clouds". The new map also allows players to traverse it using "Tridents", a form of vehicle for the whole squad. A new battle pass is added, community "clubs" are also added to allow players to meet other like-minded players, and the launch of Season 7 also brings Apex Legends to Steam. The season also introduced a map rotation to the game's normal mode, with Kings Canyon becoming unplayable for the season as a result.
8	Mayhem	February 2, 2021 – May 4, 2021	A new Legend named Fuse is introduced, a former mercenary who joined the Apex Games after his planet, Salvo, joined forces with the Syndicate. A new gun called the 30-30 Repeater is introduced, a lever-action rifle. The ranked system has received multiple changes, including increasing the number of people in the Apex Predator rank per platform from 500 to 750 players. A new battle pass is introduced, and Kings Canyon has also been re-introduced into the map rotation, albeit changed from its previous appearance in the rotation. These changes include adding a previously unplayable area in the north. A golden rarity of an extended magazine has also been introduced, which automatically reloads your holstered weapon after a few seconds.
9	Legacy	May 4, 2021 – August 3, 2021	A new Legend named Valkyrie is introduced, the daughter of known Apex Predator and Pilot, Viper, from Titanfall 2. A new gun called the Bocek Bow is introduced, which shoots arrows instead of the usual bullet types. A new battle pass is introduced, and Olympus becomes infested with natural plant growths and roots. The new season also introduces a new mode called "Arenas".
10	Emergence	August 3, 2021 – November 2, 2021	A new Legend named Seer is introduced, who was shunned by his community as a result of a conceived bad omen. A new gun called the Rampage LMG is introduced. A new battle pass is introduced, and World's Edge gets updated, with multiple locations being destroyed as a result of the Harvester. The new season also introduces a Ranked version of Arenas.
11	Escape	November 2, 2021 – February 8, 2022	A new simulacrum Legend named Ash is introduced, a returning character who was previously one of the main antagonists from Titanfall 2. A new weapon, the C.A.R. SMG is introduced, which is a gun originally from Titanfall 2. A new tropical Battle Royale map called Storm Point is introduced. A new battle pass is introduced, along with a new Ranked season with tweaks to how the Ranked system works.
12	Defiance	February 8, 2022 – May 10, 2022	A new Legend named Mad Maggie is introduced, an old friend of Fuse, responsible for Season 8's map destruction and briefly took over the Apex Games. The season begins with a three-week period of a limited time mode named "Control", a 9v9 mode where players hold control points. Olympus is the map that will also get an update. The season also arrives during the Third Anniversary, where players can obtain special packs based on various Legends.
13	Saviors	May 10, 2022 – August 9, 2022	A new legend named Newcastle is introduced, known to be Bangalore's missing brother Jackson. Storm Point will be the map that receives a map update, where a sea creature, killed by all the legends, is incorporated into the map alongside new IMC bunkers, which can provide high tier loot. Ranked will also be receiving a rework, where it focuses more on team play; points are now granted to team players even if they didn't get the assist. Players can also now fall out of ranks (Masters can rank down to Diamond I as an example).
14	Hunted	August 9, 2022 – November 1, 2022	A new legend named Vantage is introduced, who uses abilities best suited for sniper players. Kings Canyon will be the map that receives a "reforged" update, with Skull Town, now renamed to "Relic" making a return; various other locations around Kings Canyon have been aptly updated for better rotations. There is also a level cap increase, from level 500 to level 2000, where once a player reaches 500, they can revert to level 1 and progress again.
15	Eclipse	November 1, 2022 – February 14, 2023	A new legend named Catalyst is introduced, who uses ferrofluid to create structures at will. A new lunar map, Broken Moon, is released, which has a distinct feature of using zip rails to traverse across the map. Gifting was also added to allow players to purchase cosmetic items for their friends.
16	Revelry	February 14, 2023 – May 9, 2023	For the first time since the game launched, a new Legend is not introduced to the game this season, instead using this season to implement various changes with remastered classes and the introduction of an orientation match system. Whilst removing the Arenas mode from the game, Team Deathmatch will be made available as new mode, which will rotate out in a new permanent "Mixtape" playlist with Control and Gun Run. A brand new weapon called the Nemesis is added, and a rework is implemented of various legends and their classes.
17	Arsenal	May 9, 2023 – August 8, 2023	The seventeenth season of Apex Legends brings significant updates and changes to the game. World's Edge receives a major map update, and Ballistic becomes a new legend that focuses on weapon-based fighting. Players can also expect improvements to Ranked mode, as well as an overhaul of the Firing Range. A highly anticipated Weapon Progression system has been added to the game that rewards players with desirable items such as Legendary-rarity Banner Frames, weapon-based Stat Trackers and Badges, Loading Screens, and a Legendary weapon Apex Pack for completing special challenges. The weapon level will remain the same even after seasons, as the progress does not reset. Another addition is the Evac Tower, which players can use to quickly escape danger.
18	Resurrection	August 8, 2023 – October 31, 2023	In a similar fashion to Season 16, there is no introduction of a new Legend. Instead, Revenant, an existing Legend, undergoes a complete rework of his abilities and appearance. Mixtape now offers Control, Team Deathmatch, and Gun Run maps on the Battle Royale map Broken Moon. The Control map is on Production Yard, while the TDM/Gun Run map is on Perpetual Core (or simply The Core). The season commences with the Death Dynasty Collection Event, where the collection reward is a recolored heirloom for Revenant. Additionally, the Charge Rifle undergoes major adjustments, with the removal of its pre-fire laser and hitscan features, transforming it into a projectile weapon with significantly enhanced damage, much like its Titanfall counterpart.

Collection Events

These events come with a limited-time mode, event challenges that let players earn cosmetics, and a "collection" of 24 event limited cosmetics available via Event Packs, Event-specific Apex Packs, or direct purchase. They may also include a small map change or town takeover; a Story from the Outlands is sometimes released with town takeovers. They also feature a collection reward: Legendary or Mythic items, which can be obtained by purchasing all 24 event cosmetics.

List of Events (All Events Included)

Title	Season	Period	Description
Legendary Hunt	1	June 4, 2019 – June 18, 2019	First limited-time event. Introduced event collectible items, and the first limited-time game mode: Elite Queue. To enter this game mode, one must have made it to the top 5 in their previous match.
Iron Crown	2	August 13, 2019 – August 27, 2019.	The event introduced the first Town Takeover in the form of Octane's Gauntlet. The new area replaced West Settlements and is themed around the legend Octane. The event also featured a limited-time Solo mode.
Voidwalker	2	September 3, 2019 – September 17, 2019	The event is themed after the legend Wraith. A new point of interest known as Singh Labs was added to Kings Canyon. A limited-time game mode was available: "Armed And Dangerous" (limited armor with Shotguns and Snipers only).
Fight or Fright (2019)	3	October 15, 2019 – November 5, 2019	The "Shadowfall" mode is similar to the Solo mode, but with a twist: players that die become a part of the "Shadow Squad". These players lose their abilities and have reduced health while having increased speed and strength. When there are 10 Legends left, they'll automatically become a team that must escape to an evacship in the current circle. The Shadow Squad has to either kill all of the Legends or make sure that none of them make it to the evac ship in time.
Holo-Day Bash (2019)	3	December 12, 2019 – January 7, 2020	The "Winter Express" mode is a domination-style game, with squads dropping in with full gear, attempting to capture the Winter Express. A new location, Mirage Voyage, was added alongside the event.
Grand Soirée	3	January 14, 2020 – January 28, 2020	The event had 7 modes that lasted for two days each. The modes are (in order of appearance): "Gold Rush Duos" (duos but all weapons are legendary), "LIVE.DIE.LIVE" (dead players in alive squads automatically respawn each time the ring closes), "Third-Person Mode", "Always Be Closing" (the ring constantly closes into a small area), "Armed and Dangerous on World's Edge", "Kings Canyon After Dark", and "DUMMIE's Big Day" (all Legends are replaced by eight different colors of DUMMIEs (Digital Utility Mock Man Intelligent Examples) that have abilities that are different to the Legends, albeit with them all having the same ones).
System Override	4	March 3, 2020 – March 17, 2020	The "Deja Loot" mode removes all randomly-generated events from the game, meaning all loot drops (excluding Care Packages) and ring locations (which change daily) will be the same every single match. The event also introduced Evo Shields, shields that can be upgraded by dealing damage to enemy players. It was introduced in Deja Loot and was added to all modes after the event ended.
The Old Ways	4	April 7, 2020 – April 21, 2020	The event is themed after the legend Bloodhound. Bloodhound's Trials were added to Kings Canyon. There was no limited-time game mode during this event. However, the Duos game mode was added permanently, as well as a map rotation so players can play on Kings Canyon, World's Edge, or Olympus depending on the time of day and season.
Lost Treasures	5	June 23, 2020 – July 7, 2020	The "Armed and Dangerous Evolved" mode based on the previous event of similar name forces players to use shotguns and snipers, in addition to all armor being unavailable to loot, forcing players to use an Evo Shield they get at the start of the match. A new item was introduced, the Mobile Respawn Beacon, which allows players to respawn their teammates in most areas of the map. It was added to all modes after the event's conclusion.
Aftermarket	6	October 6, 2020 – October 20, 2020	The limited-time game mode "Flashpoint" is a game mode where no healing items spawn on the map. The primary way to heal is by getting to "Flash Points", which are massive zones where players can auto-heal when they are out of combat. A healing kit ("Phoenix Kit") can also be crafted, but costs crafting materials that are found in certain areas of the map.
Fight or Fright (2020)	6	October 22, 2020 – November 3, 2020	The "Shadow Royale" mode is a hybrid of the normal Trios mode and the previous Fight or Fright mode, "Shadowfall". Like Shadowfall, dead players become "Shadows" that lose their abilities and have lower health, but have faster speed and more powerful melee attacks. However, unlike Shadowfall, they also get the ability to wall-run and will permanently die if all Legends in their squad are killed.
Holo-Day Bash (2020)	7	December 1, 2020 – January 4, 2021	The event reintroduces the “Winter Express” game mode with some changes, such as adjusted spawn locations and the inclusion of a new station, Derailment.
Fight Night	7	January 5, 2021 – January 19, 2021	The "Airdrop Escalation" mode is a ”takeover” of the standard game modes, where Supply Drops spawn at an increased pace in addition to the loot in them increasing in rarity over time. Pathfinder also gets a Town Takeover, where players fight each other exclusively with melee attacks.
Anniversary (2021)	8	February 9, 2021 – March 2, 2021	The "Locked and Loaded" takeover has all players start with low-tier gear. However, only loot from above that tier (excluding scopes) spawns on the map. Additionally, various ”fan-favorite“ skins have returned with a new coat of paint.
Chaos Theory	8	March 9, 2021 – March 23, 2021	The "Ring Fury" takeover has a various number of "Ring Flares" spawn in the ring that deal damage to players equal to the current ring's damage. The event also introduces several new mechanics to the game, including "Heat Shields" (used to protect players from Ring Flares or the ring itself), a "Survival Slot" (where the player can store "situational utilities", aka the Mobile Respawn Beacon and Heat Shields), and escalation takeovers (takeovers where the mode receives various changes consistently throughout the event). The Heat Shields and Survival Slot were permanently added to the game after the event's conclusion. A Town Takeover for Caustic was also added.
War Games	8	April 13, 2021 – April 27, 2021	Similar to the Grand Soirée event, the War Games event features multiple modes that change throughout the event. The modes are (in order of appearance): "Second Chance" (every player gets one free respawn per match), "Ultra Zones" (each match has multiple "Hot Zones" – a special type of area that contains higher-quality loot over all other locations in the map – instead of the usual one, in addition to said Hot Zones being in Flashpoints), "Auto Banners" (banner cards are automatically retrieved), "Killing Time" (the ring timer shortens every time a player is killed), and "Armor Regen".
Genesis	9	June 29, 2021 – July 13, 2021	The "Legacy Maps" takeover changes Kings Canyon and World's Edge back to their original state.
Thrillseekers	9	July 13, 2021 – August 3, 2021	"Thrillseekers" is the first Arena-focused event and adds the "Overflow" map. The event does not contain a limited-time mode.
Evolution	10	September 14, 2021 – September 28, 2021	The "Arenas Extravaganza" takeover – the first takeover for Arenas – provides various upgraded weapons at discounted prices. In addition, Rampart gets a Town Takeover.
Monsters Within (Fight or Fright 2021)	10	October 12, 2021 – November 2, 2021	2021's Halloween event re-introduces the "Shadow Royale" mode for the event's final week, and a new Arenas map, "Encore", is added.
Holo-Day Bash (2021)	11	December 7, 2021 – December 27, 2021	Winter Express returns with the ability to pick your own loadouts along with the return of holiday themed cosmetics.
Raiders	11	December 7, 2021 – December 21, 2021	New cosmetic items are added along with a new town takeover and an heirloom for Wattson.
Dark Depths	11	January 11, 2022 – February 1, 2022	A new arena map is added along with new cosmetics and challenges.
Anniversary (2022)	12	February 15, 2022 – March 1, 2022	New cosmetic items along with a 9v9 limited time mode "Control", where Legends fight to control areas on the map.
Warriors	12	March 29, 2022 – April 12, 2022	Control returns with a new map based around Caustic Treatment. A new Arenas map is also introduced as well as new cosmetics.
Unshackled	12	April 19, 2022 – May 3, 2022	The limited-time mode "Flashpoint" returns, this time on Olympus. New cosmetics were added, which were added to the loot pool once the event ended.
Awakening	13	June 21, 2022 – July 5, 2022	Control returned once more for a limited time, this time with the POI Lava Siphon from World's Edge being in rotation. A new collection event was added, with an heirloom for Valkyrie, and a new POI, named Lifeline's Clinic, was added to Olympus.
Gaiden	13	July 19, 2022 – August 2, 2022	Armed and Dangerous returned as a limited time mode. New anime themed cosmetics were added to the loot pool after it ended.
Beast of Prey	14	September 20, 2022 - October 4, 2022	A new limited-time mode, Gun Run, available for the duration of the event. Loba receives an heirloom, along with 24 Alien/Predator-themed cosmetics available for purchase.
Fight or Fright (2022)	14	October 4, 2022 –November 1, 2022	As the fourth annual Halloween event, new Halloween-themed cosmetics are added to the Store, instead of being in a collection event, as there is no collection reward. A new Halloween takeover of the map Olympus, named Olympus After Dark, is available for the first and fourth/final week of the event. Shadow Royale returns for the first and last weeks of the event, with Control and Gun Run Being available in the second and third weeks, taking place on certain POI's on Olympus After Dark, having Estates (After Dark) as a playable Gun Run map, and Hammond Labs (Labs After Dark) as an available Control map. The lobby is also revamped with a Halloween style.
Wintertide (Christmas 2022)	15	December 6, 2022 – December 27, 2022	Fourth annual Christmas event of Apex Legends. Winter Express once again returns, and Wraith receives a Prestige Skin. 24 winter-themed cosmetics are available.
Spellbound	15	January 10, 2023 – January 24, 2023	Control returns once more for a limited time, with general improvements to the mode. Private matches are introduced. Seer gets his heirloom.
Celestial Sunrise	15	January 24, 2023 – February 7, 2023	A new limited-time mode, Hardcore Royale is featured. A recolor of an existing reactive Peacekeeper skin is the collection reward. 24 Chinese New Year-themed cosmetics are available for purchase,
Anniversary (2023)	16	February 14, 2023 – February 28, 2023	A celebration for the fourth anniversary of Apex Legends. New trio-themed cosmetics are available for purchase, with 150 Heirloom Shards as the collection reward. Two free Anniversary Packs in the free Prize Tracker are featured, along with several normal Apex Packs and community-created skins and Banner Frames.
Imperial Guard	16	March 7, 2023 – March 21, 2023	Wraith receives her third heirloom-rarity cosmetic, a recolor of her original Kunai heirloom. 24 Imperial-themed cosmetics are available for purchase. The Mixtape rotation mode featuring Team Deathmatch, Control, and Gun Run is added.
Sun Squad	16	March 28, 2023 – April 11, 2023	Ash receives her heirloom as the collection reward. 24 beach and summer-themed cosmetics are available for purchase. A new limited-time mode, Heatwave, is available for the duration of the event.
Veiled	16	April 25, 2023 – May 9, 2023	24 masquerade-themed cosmetics are available for purchase during this event. Caustic receives a Prestige skin as the collection reward. TDM - Deadeye, a revamped takeover of Team Deathmatch, is a playable mode for the duration of the event.
Threat Level	17	May 23, 2023 – June 6, 2023	Rather than being a collection event, this event is instead a major store sale. 23 alien-themed recolored cosmetics are available for purchase. Control was the most-voted gamemode to get its own dedicated playlist, which means two weeks of non-stop Control. TDM - Deadeye, or Unshielded Deadeye, returns for the duration of the event.
Dressed to Kill	17	June 20, 2023 – July 4, 2023	First collection event of the season. Horizon finally receives her heirloom. 24 hitman-themed cosmetics are available for purchase, with Horizon's heirloom being automatically unlocked once a player buys all other event items.
Neon Network	17	July 21, 2023 – August 8, 2023	Valkyrie receives her Prestige Skin as the collection reward. Battle Royale introduces the Node Tracker, which guides players to an area where a Loot Tick spawns. This Loot Tick rewards loot and 800-900 Nodes in-game, which can be used to buy special rewards in the Item Shop. Furthermore, an in-game quest called "A Thief's Bane" that features Loba as the sole playable Legend is available. There are 24 cyberpunk/neon-themed cosmetics that can be bought.
Death Dynasty	18	August 8, 2023 – August 22, 2023	Revenant, who has already received a rework with the launch of Season 18, also receives a recolor for his heirloom. The Mixtape gamemode will exclusively award double XP throughout the event. Additionally, there are 24 death/gothic-themed cosmetics are available for purchase.
Harbingers	18	September 19, 2023 – October 3, 2023	Fuse receives his heirloom. A new LTM, Living Shell Trios, replaces standard Battle Royale, with Rev Shell grenades being added for the duration of the event. 24 death-themed cosmetics are available for purchase.
Doppelgangers	18	October 17, 2023 – October 31, 2023	Revenant receives his prestige skin as the collection reward. This collection event introduces the limited-time mode, Trick N'Treat Trios, available during the event. Additionally, 24 science fiction-themed cosmetics are available for purchase.
Uprising	19	December 5, 2023 – January 2, 2024	Loba receives her prestige skin as the collection reward. Uprising's launch are also accompanied by the Apex Legends Youtube channel releasing Kill Code Chapter 4. Revenant Uprising, a 30v30 mode are available during the weekends as the limited-time mode during this collection event. This collection event also introduces Weekly Reward Trackers into Apex Legends. 24 Victorian-Mythological-themed cosmetics are available for purchase
Anniversary (2024)	20	February 13, 2024 – February 27, 2024	Instead of a prestige skin or a heirloom, players can unlock Seer after accomplishing a set of challenges during the event. Straight Shot is introduced as the limited-time mode for this event. Additionally, 24 science fiction and steampunk-themed cosmetics are available for purchase.
Inner Beast	20	March 5, 2024 – March 19, 2024	A Bloodhound themed event, Bloodhound obtains a heirloom as the collection reward. This collection event also introduces the limited-time mode, The Hunt. Additionally, 24 animal-themed cosmetics are available for purchase.
Urban Assault	20	April 23, 2024 – TBA	Octane receives his prestige skin as the collection reward. Three Strikes is reintroduced as a limited-time mode, while also introducing Apex Rumble in a beta phase. Additionally, 24 cyberpunk-themed cosmetics are available for purchase.

Thematic Events

These events come with a limited-time mode, event challenges that let players earn cosmetics, and a mix of event limited and base game cosmetics available for direct purchase. They may also include a small map change or town takeover; a Stories from the Outlands is sometimes released with town takeovers. Occasionally, cosmetics introduced in themed events become permanently available to purchase with Crafting Metals or obtain from Apex Packs once the event is over. As of Season 13, however, these types of events seem to be discontinued.