Apex Legends Unshackled Event Arrives Next Week

Written by Brandon Hofer on April 14, 2022

News: A new event is headed to Apex Legends in the near future that is bringing back a popular mode, some cosmetics, and more.

EA and Respawn Entertainment have revealed the all-new Unshackled Event, which is coming soon to Apex Legends. Running April 19 through May 3, the limited-time event will feature the return of Flashpoint game mode, new cosmetics, and more.

Some of the key points and features include:

Flashpoint Return

Players can experience Olympus like never before with the return of the popular limited-time mode, Flashpoint. In Flashpoint, healing items are removed from the loot pool and replaced by large “Flashpoint Zones,” which heal all Legends inside them.

Unshackled Themed Cosmetics

Unlock 40 event-themed cosmetics, including Legendary skins like “Machine Language” Crypto, “Bad Bot” Pathfinder, “Quantum Collision” Wraith, “Slingshot” Valkyrie, “Prison Pacifier” CAR, “Terminated” Hemlok, “Digging the Grave” Peacekeeper and “Pyromania” Rampage. Unshackled Packs are also available to purchase that unlock cosmetics, weapon charms, trackers, and more.

Flash Events

Players can unleash their full power and play their way through two unique weekly challenge tracks to unlock event-themed cosmetics.

April 19 - April 26 - Rewards Include Unique Badge, Epic Charm, Epic Re-45 skin, Epic Seer Skin

April 26 - May 3 - Rewards include Unique Badge, Rare Apex Pack, Epic Boxing Nessie Holospray, Unshackled Pack

Thematic Tab Update

EA and Respawn have updated the Thematic Event Tab with Unshackled, making the new content simpler to find and the menus easier to navigate.

Players can jump into Apex Legends: Defiance today on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Origin and Steam. Check out the new trailer and tell us what you think.