The long-running battle royale Apex Legends is now celebrating its fifth birthday – and it is now being celebrated with a fresh trailer that also introduces the new season called “Outbreak”.
Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment are celebrating Apex Legends’ fifth birthday while ushering in the next year of content for the battle royale hit. With “Outbreak” the next season is already around the corner and you can collect first impressions in a fresh trailer below.
Apex Legends: Outbreak will include Legend Upgrades that will improve Legends’ armor and abilities. You’ll also receive Breakout rewards when six Legends are unlocked throughout the season. After completing special challenges, you can unlock them permanently.
Ranked mode has received a risk-based reward system that encourages battles in each ranked split. You can also play the Fifth Anniversary Collection Event with the Direct Shot limited-time mode and thematic cards. Once all 24 cosmetic items for the new season have been collected, you will immediately unlock 150 Heirloom Shards.
More details about Apex Legends: Outbreak will be revealed during the gameplay trailer on February 8th. The update itself will be released on February 13, 2024 for the platforms PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC (via EA App and Steam).