Apex x FF7R Collaboration Begins January 10! Buster Sword is now available as a melee weapon for all legendaries

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Apex Legends " and " FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH (FF7R)" were announced as a surprise during "THE GAME AWARDS 2023" in December 2023. collaboration. The collaboration was announced to begin on January 10, 2024 (Wednesday), and we have been anxious to hear more about it!








The "Apex Legends" x "FF7R" collaboration will begin on January 10!

"Apex Legends" x "FF7R" event trailer has been released, revealing the details of the collaboration. The collaboration will run from Wednesday, January 10, 2024 to Wednesday, January 31, 2024. This will be one of the biggest collaboration events ever for "Apex Legends," which rarely collaborates with other games.

Limited time mode "FINAL FANTASY VII Mapjack

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FANTASY VII TAKEOVER
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FINAL FANTASY VII MAP JACK" is a special mode that combines the battle royale map and the world of FINAL FANTASY VII! In addition to the usual weapons, the "Buster Sword R2R5" will appear. In addition, you can use both light and heavy attacks, and you can activate Limit Break when you fill up your Limit Gauge while using blocks to suppress damage!

Buster Sword R2R5
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The "Buster Sword R2R5" may appear throughout the map and can be found in care packages. The actual performance and comfort of the sword will be confirmed after the event starts!

5
types of materia
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FINAL FANTASY VII is the first time materia made an appearance. Collect materia scattered throughout the battle royale map and attach them to specific weapons to gain the same five different effects as in the original and gain an advantage in battle!

  • Blue Materia (HP Kyusyu): Damages enemies and heals itself.
  • Green Materia (Rafting): Reloading an empty weapon unleashes a shock nova, damaging nearby enemies and slowing their actions.
  • Purple Materia (Critical Up): Randomly activates critical attacks for extra damage
  • Red Materia (Summon): Summons a Nessie Companion to attack enemies
  • Yellow Materia (Miyaburu): Damages the enemy and checks its remaining health.

A total of 36 new cosmetic items are now available

New Cosmetic Items
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"Apex Legends" offers a very large number of character and weapon skins and charms. Of course, since this is a major collaboration, a large number of new cosmetic items will also be available!

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Wattson's Mowgli-inspired skins, in particular, have been a big hit on social media. It can be obtained from the "Apex Legends & FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Event" pack.

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The weapon skins are also very enthusiastic. A total of 36 decorative items will be available to commemorate the first crossover.

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The Super Legendary Fighting Weapon Skin "Buster Sword R5" will also be available in the event pack! It will not appear in the Misick Shop even after the event ends, so be sure to get it during the event period!

Gil & Reward Shop

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Play the event mode and complete the exclusive challenges to earn the special currency "Gil". Gil collected can be exchanged for Cactus Charms, Event Packs, and other items, so be sure to play every day to collect as much Gil as possible!

Some skins are also available in the store!

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Iconic skins for the 6 Legends such as Wraith, Horizon, and Crypt will also be available in the store lineup. The skins will be replaced during the event, so be sure to check back daily until the skin you are looking for appears!

Stickers are now available for Twitch Drops!

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Apex Legends" stickers are now available in Twitch Drops, where players can earn in-game items by watching specific Twitch streams. Connect your EA account to your Twitch account, and watch the stream during each period to receive the limited-edition sticker!

  • Saturday, January 13 - Monday, January 22, 2024: "I'm glued to you" sticker (1 hour total viewing)
  • Sat, Jan 13 - Mon, Jan 22, 2024: "Someone is watching you" sticker (2 hours total viewing)
  • Monday, January 22 - Wednesday, January 31, 2024: "Someone is watching you" sticker (1 hour total viewing)
  • Monday, January 22 - Wednesday, January 31, 2024: "Keep Shining" sticker (2 hours total viewing)

The "Apex Legends" x "FF7R" collaboration will run from Wednesday, January 10, 2024 to Wednesday, January 31, 2024! EA Japan official X (@eajapan ) is holding a campaign to win limited-edition goods to commemorate the collaboration. For more information on the collaboration, please visit the official "Apex Legends" website!

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