Apex Legends is going full anime mecha with a Gundam crossover that looks less like a simple shop collab and more like a full takeover. Respawn is transforming Broken Moon into a war-torn Gundam battlefield, adding limited-time combat toys, and dropping a stacked set of Legend skins modeled after iconic Mobile Suits.
If you are the kind of player who logs in for flashy cosmetics and chaotic limited modes, this event is basically built for you. Here is everything confirmed so far about the Apex Legends x Gundam event, including skins, the Saber heirloom reward, and the big gameplay hooks.
Apex Legends x Gundam Event Release Date and End Date
The Apex Legends x Gundam crossover goes live on March 10, 2026. Multiple outlets reporting on EA’s announcement also note the event store window runs through April 14, 2026, so collectors will have a set period to grab cosmetics and reward-shop items.
Gundam Takeover on Broken Moon
The headline feature is a themed Wildcard experience that turns Broken Moon into a Gundam warzone. Expect destroyed Mobile Suits scattered across the map, giant climbable Wing Gundam statues used as power positions, and a spectacle of ships battling overhead that helps sell the crossover fantasy.
It is the kind of map dressing that changes how the match feels even before the first fight, because the new sightlines and towering set pieces are clearly designed to pull squads into more frequent mid-range duels and third-party chaos.
New Event Weapon: the Buster Rifle
Care Packages can drop the Buster Rifle during the event. The gimmick is big and loud: it launches you skyward for aerial recon, lets you scan enemies through walls to mark them, and then fires laser blasts that cut through cover and explode on impact. In practice, it sounds like a highlight-reel machine that turns one Care Package into a temporary power play for the squad that secures it first.
Bit Staves and Drone Command explained
The event also introduces Bit Staves as a new piece of kit. They can function as shields that absorb damage while you push, or you can switch to Drone Command mode to patrol, scan, and attack nearby opponents. The intent is clear: give aggressive teams a way to cross dangerous angles without instantly getting erased, while also giving proactive squads a scouting tool that encourages taking space.
Gundam-themed Wild Cards and abilities
Gundam Takeover brings new Wild Cards themed around specific suits. The confirmed set includes Epyon’s Lash, which adds a magnetic melee pull; Heavyarms Salvo, which can mark targets for missile strikes after you land enough hits; Zero Sacrifice, which triggers an explosion when you get knocked or die depending on the mode rules; and Zero Rebirth, which sends you into the Void when knocked and returns you with 1 HP plus temporary invulnerability and health regeneration.
That combination screams “high volatility,” which usually means two things for Apex: highlight moments will be everywhere, and coordinated teams will find some very annoying ways to chain advantages.
All confirmed Apex Legends x Gundam Legend skins
Legend Skins
Weapon Skins
The crossover lineup pairs eight Legends with eight Mobile Suits. Reported pairings include Alter as Gundam Epyon, Conduit as Gundam Aerial, Crypto as Freedom Gundam, Gibraltar as Xi Gundam, Mirage as Destiny Gundam Spec II, Octane as GQuuuuuux, Revenant as Gundam Deathscythe Hell, and Valkyrie as Wing Gundam Zero.
Even if you do not know Gundam lore, the appeal is obvious: these are instantly recognizable silhouettes with bold colors, sharp panels, and that “premium collab” visual language Apex usually reserves for its loudest events.
Saber Heirloom Reward
Leaks and roundup reports tied to the reveal also point to an event heirloom reward called “Saber,” with an inspect animation circulating from dataminer posts. In other words, if you have been waiting for a flashy energy-blade style melee, this is the crossover that appears to be delivering it as part of the event’s reward structure and item pool.
NEW “HEAT ROD” WHIP HEIRLOOM
How event rewards work
Alongside the store cosmetics, the event uses an earn-and-spend structure where you collect Medals through gameplay and exchange them in a Reward Shop for event items. This is also where limited cosmetics like banners and themed extras typically live, so it is worth checking even if you are not buying bundles.
Free Event Rewards:
Real-world Gundam Gunpla kits are part of the collab
This crossover is not staying inside the game. Respawn and Bandai are also tying in limited-edition Gunpla kits, with pre-orders reported to open March 18. The named kits include an RG 1/144 Freedom Gundam Crypto version, an RG 1/144 Wing Gundam Zero EW Valkyrie version, and an RG 1/144 Gundam Epyon Alter version.
The biggest question is balance. A wall-scanning, cover-piercing Care Package laser plus shield-and-drone utility and Wild Cards that change survivability can swing fights hard, especially in stacked lobbies. If Respawn tunes drop rates and Wild Card frequency aggressively, the mode will feel like a festival. If not, it could become a “whoever gets the toy wins” week for a lot of players.
