With the holiday season fast approaching, both in the physical world and the digital realm, Apex Legends is gearing up for its annual Merry Mayhem event, introducing a plethora of festive changes to the Battle Royale’s Wildcard mode.
Players of Apex Legends can anticipate significant alterations, from a substantial map transformation to minor gameplay adjustments designed to keep the experience exciting this Christmas. Here is a breakdown of the key modifications to expect and the anticipated server update schedule.
The Merry Mayhem event is scheduled to commence in Apex Legends on December 16 and will be active until January 6.
Events in Apex Legends usually kick off around 6pm GMT UK time, allowing players to dive into the festivities after completing the necessary game updates.
The major enhancements are concentrated within the Wildcard mode, where the Olympus map is receiving a wintry makeover. A large snowglobe now envelops a portion of the map, coating it with snow and adorning it with holiday-themed embellishments.
Some of these decorations cleverly masquerade as EVO orbs, adding a practical element beyond aesthetics.
Introducing a new guarded airdrop feature, loot drops are now protected by AI Spectre bots. Players who successfully navigate their way to these airdrops can claim potent Mythic weapons from previous seasons, offering a risky yet rewarding gameplay experience.
The potential Mythic weapons that may be obtained from the new guarded airdrops include:
Additionally, fresh Wildcards are being introduced in the Merry Mayhem update. These new additions are:
Throughout the Merry Mayhem event, players can engage in new weekly challenges. Although the challenges are consistent each week, participants will have various objectives to pursue during the holiday season.
For completing each challenge, players will receive five battle pass stars and an Amped Seasonal Pack for every set of weekly challenges accomplished.
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