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Apex Legends Tier List (March 2026)
An Apex Legends character tier list is always needed, so you can just pick the best option during your playthrough. After all, who would want to lose rankings trying out different characters while playing in a competitive lobby in Season 28? Based on the legends’ abilities and playstyle, we have ranked them in a tier […]
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Mar 31
Gundam Epyon Apex Legends Alter Version Color Scheme Pops
Bandai Namco’s Gundam model kits are really versatile, and you can do a lot of things on your own with them. So, say you get any of them from a place like Amazon or Big Bad Toy Store , there will always be a default color that matches units from anime series. You can then do what you want. But from time to time, there will be variants that give an option of a different style without all the painting and extra work on the part of the person building it. I sort of feel like that’s part of the goal for the Apex Legends version of the new kits releasing following the in-game crossover. I got sent the RG (Real Grade) 1/144 Gundam Epyon Alter Version model kit, which is based on the Apex Legends character’s color scheme to build and check out. It basically swaps out the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing crimson for teal and adds magenta accents instead of occasional yellow highlights. The result is something that honestly reminded me a lot of the color schemes for the Hatsune Miku gunpla kits I missed out on and stands out in a refreshing way.
Okay, before I start showing off photos and getting into it, this is a very straightforward build. Since I was going off of the standard RG 1/144 Gundam Epyon manual . I didn’t use any acrylic markers or paints for extra accents. I also didn’t have access to any sticker sheets for additional highlights. So what you’re seeing here is exactly how the kit would look if you took the runners out of the box, snapped ‘em together, and displayed it. Also, as my kit didn’t include the wire, that isn’t attached to the pommel of the Beam Sword.
Photos by Siliconera
The Apex Legends Gundam Epyon Alter Version is an extensive, intricate build that starts from the bottom up and involves A through H runners. Except it’s even more than that, as there are doubles of the D and H ones and you get E1, E2, F1, and F2. The A runner features multiple colors and translucent parts for accents. There are so many delicate and incredibly teeny parts. Some of the more intricate or elaborate hinges and accessories on the arms and legs have notches or precise positioning you need to be aware of so everything bends properly for certain poses or transformations. Even the head is made up of so many extremely tiny pieces that are so small, I almost recommend starting to put some of the bits together while they’re still attached to the runner so you have a larger surface to work with and some of the extra small parts don’t slip out of your fingertips.
Basically, this is a kit that is meant for folks who are okay with a challenge and maybe splitting the experience up over a few days. While you don’t need glue and everything snaps together very easily, it is time consuming! I suggest building at least a few HG (High Grade) Gundam models and maybe even a MG (Master Grade) gunpla kit before picking this up. Likewise, you are going to need a tool kit. I’m not saying you need to go super elaborate and have one with varying types of sandpaper. But at least one with a good pair of nippers, one or two types of sandpaper or files, and at least one pair of tweezers is going to be a big help here. (You can probably find one for $7-9.) What does help is you start from the bottom up (feet to legs to torso to arms and so on). You’re basically building pairs of items when it comes to the legs, arms, and wings, and that repetition helps with building up skills that will help you with finishing this kit and working on future ones.
Photos by Siliconera
Another thing to note is that the Gundam Epyon Apex Legends Alter Version is the most expensive of the three model kits appearing as part of the crossover. (It’s $65, while the other two are $49.) I feel like this is because is a transformation element to it. You can shift it into the mobile armor dragon appearance by shifting around the parts. I found that does mean it can take a bit longer to assemble, since you are accounting for the additional points of articulation and hinges that allow you to shift positions on the arms and legs. I was a little precarious about my build, as I was going off digital instructions and the left leg ended up a bit looser than I hoped once assembly is done, so I didn’t flip those parts up for that position for photos. But it is possible, and the wing articulation and extending options also work wonderfully when fully assembled.
As for the final build itself, I’m really impressed with how the Gundam Epyon Apex Legends Alter Version model kit looks when finished. The color references to Alter are on point, with the black and white elements already present and the magenta and teal referencing her accessories, outfit, and hair. The Epyon Shield’s Heat Rod almost already felt like a reference to the segmented accessory attached to Alter’s back. I mentioned it’s a color scheme similar to the Hatsune Miku Gundam crossover kits, which is true. I also feel the extra teal suits the armor better than the magenta being used as a primary color, as it really makes the darker accent colors peek through better at every point. It’s really striking and eye-catching, and you can see the the contrast right away.
Photos by Siliconera
Perhaps the only color I do wish had been different for this Gundam Epyon model kit is the translucent purple used for the gunpla’s eyes for both the standard head and dragon eyes on the feet. It does look good when combined with the others for this theme! It’s a fantastic choice for the Beam Saber. The problem is that it is so muted that it really blends in with the black on the boots and head. If you shine a light in there and really look, you can make it out. But perhaps a different shade would have worked better? Like even a white that would match Alter’s eyes would have worked and stood out more on the boots/dragon head part, at least.
After spending a few evenings taking my time and building the RG 1/144 Gundam Epyon Apex Legends Alter Version gunpla, I really love the look of the finished kit. The color scheme is fantastic. It really makes the layered elements stand out due to the contrasting colors in its design. Meanwhile, it does really call to mind and reference Alter, with her hair and costume hues perfectly represented. Not to mention the Epyon Shield and Heat Rod also call to mind her costume and equipment. It’s a kit that looks great when finished and can sometimes feel delightfully complex as you piece it together.
The Apex Legends Gundam model kits based on Alter, Crypto, and Valkyrie will be released in September 2026, and the three gunpla are available via Premium Bandai . Apex Legends is available on the Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices, the Gundam crossover event is live now.
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Mar 29
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 Episode 5 SPOILER Recap: “Furusato”
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 reaches its halfway point with the fifth episode, “Furusato.” Will our heroes make it to Santa Soledad in time to stop Titan X? What are Apex’s true intentions with the creature? And why does Cate seem strangely drawn to this newly resurfaced Titan? Find out these answers and more […]
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Mar 27
Apex (2026): Everything We Know About Charlize Theron’s Netflix Survival Horror
Movie Apex (2026) Director Baltasar Kormákur Cast Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, Eric Bana Genre Survival, horror, action, thriller Distributor Netflix Charlize Theron is back in the action realm with Apex. After her sequel to The Old Guard fell flat among critics and viewers, the actor, whose pivot to action has been impeccable over the years, […]
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Mar 26
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 Episode 4 SPOILER Recap: “Trespass”
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 takes some unexpected twists and turns in the fourth episode, “Trespass.” Will the Monarch gang be able to recover the Titan Phone from Apex Cybernetics? Will Cate recover from her existential crisis? And will the kaiju action in this kaiju show be more prevalent compared to the last episode? […]
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Mar 20
Monarch Season 2 Episode 4 Global Release Dates and Time: Watch All Official Promos So Far
Monarch Season 2 Episode 3 ended with dual cliffhangers in its past and present timeline, setting up an adrenaline-infused heist and a crisis of Titan-ic proportions. The founders found themselves betrayed while Apex seizes control of the Titan X containment plan. Monarch Season 2 Episode 4, titled Trespass, will see the founders have a strained […]
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Mar 18
Best Apex Legends Settings for Max FPS and Improved Visibility
Apex Legends throws a lot at your system at once. Between the abilities, the rotations, the third parties, and the general chaos of a late-game ring, your PC is already working hard. What it should not also be doing is rendering shadow details and volumetric lighting that actively make enemies harder to see. A handful of […]
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Mar 15
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 Episode 3 SPOILER Recap: “Secrets”
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 continues with the third episode, “Secrets.” What shocking revelations will our heroes discover this time around? Will they be able to save the populace from the incoming threat of Titan X? And will Apex Cybernetics become relevant to the plot again? All this and more in our full spoiler […]
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Mar 13
Battlefield Studios Hit With Layoffs Months After Successful Battlefield 6 Launch
EA has laid off an unknown number of employees across the various teams that make up Battlefield Studios, which recently launched Battlefield 6 last year, IGN reports. According to IGN ’s Rebekah Valentine, staff members from Dice, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios were let go as part of what EA calls a “realignment.” These teams will remain operational as they continue supporting Battlefield 6, which was the best-selling game of 2025 in the US and the best launch in franchise history. When asked to specify the number of employees and roles affected by these cuts, an EA spokesperson told IGN , “We’ve made select changes within our Battlefield organization to better align our teams around what matters most to our community. Battlefield remains one of our biggest priorities, and we’re continuing to invest in the franchise, guided by player feedback and insights from Battlefield Labs."
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Since its launch, Battlefield 6 has received a battle royale mode and other updates, with EA publishing a three-month content roadmap last month following a delay of its Season 2 launch. The layoffs also come a few months after the untimely death of Battlefield head Vince Zampella in a car accident last December. Today's news marks the first instance of mass layoffs at EA this year. 2025 saw the publisher shut down Cliffhanger Games and cancel its in-development Black Panther game, and lay off 100 employees at Apex Legends developer, Respawn Entertainment . In 2024, EA cut over 650 jobs company-wide . EA is currently in the process of being acquired for $55 billion by an investor group comprised of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners that will take the company private. For more on Battlefield 6, check out our review . [Source: IGN ]
Mar 9
How Bride of Frankenstein Brought Horror to Life (Before Censorship Killed It) | IGN Flashback ReviewReview: Bride of Frankenstein was the apex of the Golden Age of horror... and it came in right before a new wave of Hollywood censorship almost ruined the genre.
Mar 7
Apex Legends Goes Gundam In New Content UpdateApex Legends and the Gundam Universe have officially come together for a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration dropping on March 10th.
Mar 4
Highguard Had the Most Players on PS5, Followed by Xbox Series X/S and SteamStudio head Chad Grenier called concurrent player counts at launch as "actually quite good," comparing it to Apex Legends' launch.
Mar 4
Apex Legends Gundam Gunpla Kits on the Way
Respawn Entertainment and Bandai Namco are teaming up for an Apex Legends and Gundam crossover that will result in both an in-game event and actual Gunpla model kits. When playing the game, people will be able to get new Wild Cards abilities based on the series, use new cosmetics, and see a new version of Broken Moon starting on March 10, 2026. In the real world, pre-orders for three different types of models will start on March 18, 2026, though Premium Bandai and Amazon don’t have listings live yet.
Once the event in-game begins, the visual makeover rolls out. Some of these will be free to see and experience. When you head out onto the map, you’ll see Wing Gundams and remains of the mechs on the field. There will also be Bit Staves and Buster Rifles present to equip. The Wild Cards named are Epyon’s Lash, Heavyarms Salvo, Zero Rebirth, and Zero Sacrifice. Competing nets you Medals for the in-game Reward Shop based on the series. Themed skins and cosmetics are also planned.
Here’s the first trailer for the crossover:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d542OZEy6Lk
As for the Gundam model kits in the Apex Legends crossover, it seems like each gunpla will be inspired by and tied to a character. So Alter’s look is used on the RG 1/144 Gundam Epyon, Crypto’s for the RG 1/144 Freedom Gundam, and Valkyrie’s for the RG 1/144 Wing Gundam Zero EW. Prices weren’t mentioned for those. The RG 1/144 kits tend to be around six inches tall, typically are around $30-50 depending on the style, and tend to not be too intimidating if you’re a beginner.
One of the last major Apex Legends crossovers involved a Square Enix game. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth elements invaded the game in January 2024.
Apex Legends is available on the Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices, the Gundam crossover starts on March 10, 2026, and the themed gunpla model kit pre-orders open on March 18, 2026.
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Mar 3
Apex Legends is getting a Gundam collaboration, launching March 10The post Apex Legends is getting a Gundam collaboration, launching March 10 appeared first on The Escapist .
Mar 3
Highguard Leadership Nixed External Playtests for Apex Legends-Style Shadow Drop – RumorPlaytesters had plenty of access to developers who could answer any questions about the game's complex mechanics, unlike in real life.
Feb 27
Highguard: New Report Details The Months Leading Up To Launch And The Fallout After
After a ceremonious reveal at the conclusion of The Game Awards 2026 , newcomer developer Wildlight Entertainment launched its first-person raid shooter Highguard on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Despite eclipsing 100,000 concurrent Steam players around the game's launch, that number quickly dropped (though Steam concurrents are only a fraction of the total players), with Steam's reviews status for the game sitting at "mixed" today . As a result, Wildlight laid off most of its 100-person staff , roughly two weeks after the game's launch, and according to a new report from Bloomberg , less than 20 developers remain at the studio – it's those remaining employees that have pushed out two somewhat hefty patches for Highguard since the layoffs on February 11. That same Bloomberg report also details the game's development, the weeks after its reveal at The Game Awards in December, and the subsequent Highguard fallout since launch last month. Bloomberg reports that in 2021, a small group of people who worked at developer Respawn Entertainment, owned by EA, quit and started a new studio. After helping Respawn launch Apex Legends in 2019, some at the studio watched the battle royale bring in more than $3 billion in revenue over the next couple of years. However, some of the creatives felt slighted by how little of that $3 billion made its way to the developers behind it. Thus, the idea of starting a new studio, creating a successful surprise-launch live-service shooter, and sharing the profits among employees was born. With Wildlight co-founder and CEO Dusty Welch touting the studio's profit-sharing program, he was able to attract others to join the team and work on what was first a survival game like Rust before it was transformed into the raid shooter that Highguard launched last month, according to the report. Bloomberg writes that after the transition to a raid shooter, which retained some of the elements of the original Rust-esque prototype, testing began with staff, external players, and Tencent's TiMi Studio Group; it was only recently revealed that China-based company Tencent helped fund Highguard by Stephen Totilo's Game File on February 17. Reception amongst those tests was positive, according to the 10 Highguard developers Bloomberg spoke to for its report, but some employees were apparently concerned that these tests weren't accurate enough to a real play environment. Developers helped playtesters understand mechanics, in-game communication was encouraged, and more, but these gameplay aspects aren't guaranteed when a game reaches players' hands after launch. To get ahead of that, some employees suggested letting people play Highguard before launch, perhaps in a beta or open playtest, but leadership at Wildlight turned down that suggestion, Bloomberg reports. The leadership at Wildlight wanted to announce the game and launch it a few weeks later, without letting the public play it beforehand, as those developers had seen work successfully with Respawn's Apex Legends. As a result, Highguard was revealed, the reception soured quickly, and the game became a bit of a meme online before it even launched, with some comparing it to Concord, PlayStation's own live-service shooter that shut down two weeks after launch. Bloomberg reports that the employees it spoke to said Wildlight was a "healthy, collaborative, transparent" environment they loved working in... until the final two months, when morale tanked following the game's subsequent reception after The Game Awards reveal. Then, the game launched on January 26 and did little to impress both critics and players alike – Game Informer gave it a 7.5 in its review . Despite a strong initial showing, playercounts dropped, and two weeks after launch, Wildlight laid off most of its staff. With Highguard being a free-to-play title, its avenue for revenue is highly dependent on retaining players and getting them to spend money on in-game cosmetics, mounts, and more. Today, Highguard is still live and receiving updates, though it remains unclear how long it can live with so little staff, comparatively, working on the game. For more details, be sure to read the full Bloomberg report here . Have you played Highguard? Let us know what you think of it in the comments below!
Feb 26
Apex Legends Season 28 Patch Adjusts Octane Stim and Removes FortifiedRespawn Entertainment has deployed a new Apex Legends Octane nerf patch during Season 28 Breach, targeting the most aggressive elements of his recent rework. The update removes the Fortified perk…
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Feb 24
Apex Legends 2026 Roadmap Breakdown: New Legends, Events and More
Apex Legends will be taking a drastic shift in 2026, and Respawn Entertainment has revealed its roadmap for the current year. From massive overhauling of maps, to quality of life changes, all the effort is going in to make the shooter great again. Here’s everything you need to know. 1. New Legends and Reworks For […]
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Feb 13
Diamond Apex Legends players are fed up after latest developer update on DropshipsThe post Diamond Apex Legends players are fed up after latest developer update on Dropships appeared first on The Escapist .
Feb 13
Dokibird Apex Legends Wattson Skin and YouTooz Plush Appear
Independent Vtuber Dokibird is the inspiration for a new Apex Legends Wattson skin and plush. It is part of the Breach update that arrived on February 10, 2026 . The trailer highlighting the new look for the character notes it is a 7th Anniversary Event Community-Made Reward Track outfit. As for the plush, it is going to arrive in August 2026 and is available directly through YouTooz .
The Wattson skin in Apex Legends is based on the Dokibird bounty hunter character model that she started using in 2024 following her returning as an indie. The design by RobotScarlet involves multiple references to that design. Among them is a patch that looks like her tomato mascot.
Here’s the trailer for the skin that shows off concept art and it in-game.
https://twitter.com/dokibird/status/2020981035832574026
Dokibird is often tied to this game. For example, she held a Vtuber tournament for Apex Legends back in November 2024 . She also regularly streams herself playing it and similar games. For example, one recent one involved her early access to season 28 and showing off that skin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY0--xSRnKA
As for the plush, it costs $29.99. In this case, it is Dokibird wearing Wattson’s standard outfit. That will be a standard, nine-inch-tall plush. It is expected to ship out sometime in August 2026, though there’s no set date for it yet.
Image via YouTooz
Apex Legends is on the Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices. The Dokibird Wattson skin and plush pre-orders are available now.
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Feb 10
Apex LegendsApex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment.
