Before focusing on the incredible cosmetics, let’s take a look at the specific gameplay mechanics of the new temporary mode, which will replace the battle royale unclassified. The Wildlands will host replicas of Cloud’s Buster Sword, with a moveset dedicated: melee attacks, rushes, parries and even Limit Break, if you manage to fill its gauge while fighting. Competitors will also be able to find materia of all colors to graft onto their guns as a traditional accessory. Blue materias restore health when attacking, yellow materias allow you to see the remaining life of enemies hit, and so on.
When the mercenaries take the Mako
That’s it for the free bonuses. But the crossover Apex Legends x Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, there are also 36 cosmetics scattered throughout the new event packs, including Cloud’s crushing sword as a melee cosmetic weapon (not to be confused with the weapon exclusive to temporary mode). Completing the collection will automatically unlock the “One-Winged Angel” death crate, an obvious reference to Kefka, we know that at GK. At the same time, playing temporary mode and completing daily challenges will reward you in Gils, currency to spend in the FF7 store for even more digital goodies.
Finally, six costumes are available for purchase in store, including a superb Barret outfit for Newcastle and Aerith’s dress for Horizon. The other characters are further removed from the original models, like Crypto and his Cloud vest which skips the golden spike cut. A stone’s throw from genius.
The collaboration between Apex Legends And Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will be held between January 9 and February 6. After this period, exclusive cosmetics will disappear (forever?) from stores. You can find the details on the official website.