Respawn’s new Apex Legends Imperial Guard Collection event is coming soon, and there’s certainly good news for the battle royale game, with the arrival of a new Mixtape playlist offering limited-time favorite modes in permanent rotation. . However, players are already expressing their disappointment with the event itself, which is “full of recolors” and includes a reimagined relic for Wraith, while Horizon and Fuse are eagerly awaiting it.
The good news first, then. Mixtape is a new “permanent playlist with rotating Team Deathmatch, Control and Gun Run”. That’s great to hear, as the light Apex modes are definitely some of the most popular, so having more regular access to them is good news. You’ll also be able to play the modes in custom matches – you’ll need 12 players for a game of Team Deathmatch, or just six to play Control or Gun Run.
The Apex Legends Imperial Guard Collection event will take place from March 7-12. There are 24 items up for grabs, which can be obtained through event packs or crafted with Apex Coins or crafting metals. Respawn has also halved Crafting Metal prices for this event as part of its 4th anniversary celebrations, which makes things a little easier.
Unlock all 24 event items and you’ll get the new Wraith Relic, Hope’s Dawn. This kunai is a rework of the original Hope’s Dusk Relic which was the first of the fancy melee cosmetics to hit the game in 2019. Respawn explains, “Since then, we’ve expanded the way Relics look in-game.” . So you want to invigorate your kunai design with the new model, infused with crackling electricity.
While that’s good for the Wraith Networks, it’s definitely another sting in the tail for those still waiting for their own Apex Legends Relics, Horizon, and Fuse in particular. As an avid fan of Dr. Mary Somers, I’m counting the days as she gets closer and closer to being at the top of the list of longest waits for a relic after her arrival (currently in the hands of Crypto, with 910 days). However, Respawn teases that “a legend who fights for a family legacy will get one later this season”, so there’s still a small glimmer of hope in my heart.
Meanwhile, the comments on the official YouTube trailer are clear in their disappointment. “We’ve reached the point where we have an event full of recolors, including the relic,” reads the top comment, with nearly five thousand upvotes. Another comments, “I like the part where they say they learned from the Peacekeeper color change event and then they run a full color change event.”
Even popular Apex YouTuber Marcus “Macro” chimes in with a comment: “Wait. Are all the skins recolored? Even the relic WHAT???” Although it is not enough Overall, it’s certainly understandable that older Apex players are a little disappointed with the lack of genuine new skins. However, with Apex Legends Steam player numbers at an all-time high, it’s at least a chance for new players to get their hands on something hot.
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