Apex Legends x Final Fantasy 7 Patch Notes
by B Kishwar | Updated Jan 06, 2024
Apex Legends x Final Fantasy 7 Patch Notes
Apex Legends breaks boundaries with its inaugural Crossover Event, bringing FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH to the Outlands. FINAL FANTASY VII Takeover replaces unranked BR, featuring the iconic Buster Sword R2R5 with new abilities and Limit Break. Explore Materia Hop-Ups, adding elemental effects. Wattson, Crypto, Wraith, and other Legends don FINAL FANTASY™ VII REBIRTH-inspired skins.
Grab 36 Event items, including a new Death Box and the Mythic Buster Sword R5 Melee cosmetic, usable by any Legend in any mode. The event runs from January 9-30, 2024, offering chances to obtain the Buster Sword R5 in every Event pack opened†. Uniting two gaming legends, the Apex Legends & FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Event invites squads to defy destiny from January 9-30, 2024. Gear up, drop in, and let the adventure begin.
NEW: FINAL FANTASY VII TAKEOVER
Worlds collide in our new BR Takeover featuring content that will be all too familiar to FINAL FANTASY VII fans. Wield the power of a Buster Sword R2R5, which will have gameplay abilities and can be picked up and used as a weapon as a part of the Takeover. Get access to light and heavy attacks, blocking to reduce damage taken and dash to close the gap, and fill your meter to use the quintessential Limit Break. The more you deal, take, and block damage, the faster your meter will fill. If you don’t find a Buster Sword R2R5 hot off your drop, keep an eye out for them in Care Packages and around the map.
While you’re on the hunt for the ultimate weapon, look for Materia Hop-Ups for increased effects and/or bonuses. Each Materia Hop-Up has its own impact and will only attach with select weapons, and can spawn in the world and event-limited Cactuar Ticks!
Blue Materia
HP Absorb
Damage enemies to heal yourself
Green Materia
Lightning
Reload an empty weapon to emit a shock nova, damaging and slowing nearby enemies
Purple Materia
Crit Rate Up
Random criticals provide extra damage
Red Materia
Summon
Summon a Nessie companion to attack your foes
Yellow Materia
Assess
Damage enemies to see their remaining health
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH COSMETICS
Collect 36 items inspired by this first-ever crossover through dedicated Apex Legends & FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Event packs, with Iconic skins for Horizon and Newcastle, sticker sets, and more! Get a Four-Pack for a guaranteed Legendary or Iconic item until all of those rarities are obtained.
All 36 items (including the Buster Sword R5 Melee Cosmetic) will be randomly awarded via event packs with no duplicates of event items. The Buster Sword R5 (unlike the Takeover’s Buster Sword R2R5) is a Universal Mythic Melee Cosmetic that has no gameplay abilities and can be equipped in place of your heirloom or fists. The sword will not be coming to the Mythic Shop after the event ends, so unlock it while you can! 6 Iconic Legend skins will also be available for direct purchase via the store. As you continue to collect items, keep an eye out for Milestone Rewards, given after each milestone on the event packs page is hit.
Full Apex Legends & FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Event packs† probability, Four-Pack guarantee, and pricing details available in-game.
Complete your Apex Legends & FINAL FANTASY™ VII REBIRTH collection before the event ends and you’ll automatically receive the One-Winged Angel Death Box — a brand new cosmetic item to Apex Legends that is equippable by any Legend via the new Lobby Melee tab.
GIL & REWARD SHOP
Earn Gil, an event currency, while playing the event mode and completing challenges to use in the Rewards Shop to unlock event-limited items. The Reward Shop will rotate inventory weekly and feature select event items, badges, and more. Keep an eye out for event packs to help with your crossover collection.
You can also use Gil to earn additional Battle Pass Stars to continue your seasonal progress. Challenges refresh daily and you'll want to complete as many as possible to earn the full amount of Gil.
STORE TAB
6 Iconic Legend skins will be available via the store as well as the Apex Legends & FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Event packs, including Wraith, Horizon and Crypto skins.
TWITCH DROPS
Tune in to select Twitch streams between January 12-30, 2024, to earn stickers while watching your favorite streamers dominate.
Connect your EA account with your Twitch account, and tune in during the dates below to unlock the corresponding items.
January 12-21, 2024
Eyes On You Sticker
1 hour, 1 hour total
January 12-21, 2024
Someone’s Watching Sticker
1 hour, 2 hours total
January 21-30, 2024
Hello Darling Sticker
1 hour, 1 hour total
January 21-30, 2024
Keep The Spark Sticker
1 hour, 2 hours total
Available
Drops
Hours Watched
Apex Legends And Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Crossover Event
In the upcoming Apex Legends and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth crossover event starting on January 9, players can expect a three-week extravaganza. Revealed through a recent trailer, the collaboration introduces a unique Limited Time Mode called Final Fantasy Takeover.
This mode transforms the game with Cactuar-themed Loot Ticks, offering Material Hop-Ups for special buffs. Players can wield Cloud's iconic Buster Sword, enabling them to deflect bullets, dash, and unleash Limit Breaks.
The event also boasts a range of Final Fantasy-themed cosmetic skins and introduces the first-of-its-kind Buster Sword Heirloom Weapon, available for any legend. It promises a dynamic blend of both game worlds for fans to enjoy.
Apex Legends
Apex Legends, a free-to-play battle royale-hero shooter by Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts, launched in February 2019 for major platforms. It expanded to Nintendo Switch in 2021, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2022, and a mobile version in May 2022. Players form squads, choosing unique "Legends" with abilities, and engage in "Battle Royale" or "Arenas" modes.
The game, set in the Titanfall universe, surprised players in 2019 with its innovative gameplay and received acclaim for its progression system. Swiftly gaining popularity, Apex Legends surpassed 100 million players by April 2021, solidifying its position as one of the most-played video games globally.
Apex Legends Gameplay
Apex Legends, a free-to-play battle royale, centers on three-player squads, each selecting unique "Legends" with distinct abilities, akin to hero shooters. Players, forming twenty squads, skydive onto an island, scavenging for weapons and equipment. A designated jumpmaster guides the descent. The game integrates a nonverbal "ping system" for communication.
The safe zone gradually shrinks, compelling encounters until the last surviving squad claims victory as "Apex Champions." Season 9 introduced the "Arena" mode, a 3v3 team deathmatch with a distinct scoring system, diverging from the battle royale norm. Apex Legends combines elements of Titanfall, offering dynamic gameplay and strategic team dynamics.
Final Fantasy 7
Final Fantasy VII, released in 1997 for the PlayStation, is the seventh main installment in the iconic role-playing game series. Developed by Square, it underwent a platform shift from the Super Nintendo to the PlayStation due to technical challenges. The game's storyline follows Cloud Strife, a mercenary, and his allies as they confront a world-controlling megacorporation and a formidable foe named Sephiroth.
With groundbreaking features like full-motion video and 3D graphics, Final Fantasy VII received widespread acclaim for its gameplay, graphics, music, and narrative. Its success influenced the RPG genre, earning Game of the Year awards and sparking a multimedia subseries, including the recent remake trilogy with Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020) and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024).
Final Fantasy 7 Gameplay
Final Fantasy VII's gameplay encompasses three key modes: the expansive 3D world map for exploration, featuring towns and obstacles; the immersive field mode, a three-dimensional representation of map areas for story progression and event minigames; and the intense battle screen, employing the "Active Time Battle" system for strategic encounters.
Characters' stats, items, and vital Materia customization are managed through the menu screen. Materia orbs that level up and combine for diverse effects, enhance characters with new spells and summoning abilities. The game's dynamic battles, character-specific Limit Breaks, and intricate customization contribute to its acclaimed and enduring gameplay experience.
Apex Legends x Final Fantasy 7 Trailer
Apex Legends x Final Fantasy 7 Patch Notes - FAQs
The event, starting on January 9, features a three-week extravaganza with a unique Limited Time Mode called Final Fantasy Takeover, introducing Cactuar-themed Loot Ticks and Cloud's iconic Buster Sword.
Apex Legends, launched in February 2019, is a free-to-play battle royale-hero shooter known for its innovative gameplay, unique Legends with abilities, and dynamic team-based engagements.
Season 9 introduced the "Arena" mode, a 3v3 team deathmatch with a scoring system, diverging from the battle royale format.
Final Fantasy VII, released in 1997, achieved widespread acclaim for its groundbreaking features like full motion video and 3D graphics, influencing the RPG genre and earning Game of the Year awards.
Final Fantasy VII's gameplay includes three modes: a 3D world map for exploration, an immersive field mode for story progression, and an intense battle screen employing the "Active Time Battle" system, with Materia customization enhancing characters with new spells and abilities.