When does Apex Legends’ Sun Squad Collection Event start?

Apex Legendslatest event, Sun Squad Collection, brings a new limited-time mode, 24 limited-time cosmetics, and Ash’s Strongest Link heirloom. You can earn additional items from the event’s rewards track. If you unlock all 24 cosmetics before the event ends, you will automatically get Ash’s heirloom. Keep reading to learn more about the Sun Squad Collection Event.

When does the Sun Squad Collection event start?

Apex LegendsSun Squad Collection event begins Tuesday, March 28, 2023. There’s no official release time yet, but previous in-game events launched at 10am PDT in the United States, so we can expect something similar for the Sun Squad Collection event. This means that the event is likely to start at these times:

• 10am PDT off the west coast of North America
• 1 p.m. EDT off the east coast of North America
• 6pm BST for the UK
• 7 p.m. MET for Paris
• 2 hours JST on March 29 for Tokyo

What is heat wave in Apex Legends?

Heatwave is in the new temporary mode Apex Legends as part of the Sun Squad Collection event. In this game mode, heat waves are regularly activated during the match, causing you to take damage from the sun. You have to go inside or take cover under objects to avoid the sun’s rays. If you’re outside during a heat wave, you can slide to cool off, or use a heat shield to beat the heat. There will also be unique items – such as sunglasses, which are available with grooming kits – that can help you mitigate the effects of the sun.

What are the Sun Squad Collection Event Items?

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There are 24 temporary cosmetics that you can get during the Sun Squad Collection Event. All 24 items can be purchased with Apex Coins or exchanged for crafting metals while also being part of the Sun Squad Collection Event Apex Packs for the entire duration of the event. If you unlock all 24 cosmetics before the event ends, you will receive Ash’s heirloom, Strongest Link.

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You can also receive rewards for completing challenges during the event. You can earn up to 1,600 points per day, so be sure to check back daily for different rewards.

What’s in store during the Sun Squad Collection Event?

There are limited time offers in the shop tab from March 28 to April 11. Check out the schedule and offers in the image gallery below.

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