Apex Legends is gearing up for its next big update, and players are buzzing about the Mania World Milestone event, which is set to drop around September 17th alongside Split 2 of Season 22. This new milestone event is generating a lot of conversation within the Apex community, particularly around its skins, LTM, and possible heirloom drops. In this article, we’ll explore everything we know about the upcoming event and what players can expect as they dive into the next phase of Apex Legends.
The Mania World Milestone Event: What to Expect
As part of the new milestone event, Apex Legends will once again bring a host of new skins and cosmetics for players to unlock. These types of events have become a staple in the game, but they often come with a caveat—steep costs and RNG-based rewards. Here’s what we know so far about the Mania World event.
The Esports GG website has already provided a list of some of the legendary skins included in the first batch of cosmetics for the event. Players can look forward to legendary skins for popular legends such as Wraith, Ballistic, Bangalore, Ash, Gibraltar, and Mirage, as well as weapon skins for guns like the R-301, Flatline, Wingman, Mozambique, Devotion, and 30-30 Repeater.
A second batch of skins will also be available, featuring a legendary Gibraltar skin and a Kraber skin. Epic skins will be available for Mad Maggie, Valkyrie, Watson, and Conduit, as well as for weapons like the Havoc, EVA-8, G7, Prowler, and Nemesis.
While this collection of skins is sure to excite players, it’s worth noting that the Mania World event will follow a similar format to previous milestone events, such as Void Reckoning. This means that while there will be a 90% discount on the first pack you buy, subsequent packs will cost 1,000 Apex Coins each—significantly more than typical event packs.
Additionally, while you can use crafting materials to purchase event packs, it comes at a steep price of 1,650 crafting materials per pack. What makes this even more frustrating for players is that, unlike in traditional events, you can’t directly buy the specific skins you want with crafting materials during milestone events.
The Controversy Around Milestone Events
Many players have voiced their frustration with milestone events in Apex Legends. These events have been criticized for being essentially glorified gambling events, where players are forced to spend either real money or crafting materials to unlock packs without knowing exactly what they’ll get. This system replaces the more direct purchasing options that were available in past thematic events, where players could use crafting materials to unlock specific items.
A common sentiment in the community is that these events feel like an unnecessary cash grab, particularly because they offer cosmetics and LTMs similar to collection events but at a much higher price. Despite the backlash, it seems like Respawn Entertainment is continuing with this model, with Mania World set to be the latest in this series of milestone events.
Potential Heirlooms and Prestige Skins
One of the big questions surrounding the Mania World event is what the final reward will be. Typically, milestone events culminate in a grand reward, often an heirloom or prestige skin. Here are a few possibilities based on data leaks and rumors circulating in the community:
- Pathfinder Prestige Skin: This highly anticipated skin has been in the game files for months. Initially, it was expected to arrive in Season 21, but many players are now hopeful it will be the grand prize in the Mania World event.
- Bloodhound Heirloom Recolor: After seeing Bangalore receive an heirloom recolor in the previous event, some fans believe that Bloodhound could be next. However, it’s unclear if Respawn will release two heirloom recolors back-to-back.
- Korrit Apex Artifact: Another option is the Korrit, a rumored artifact similar to the guitar that was recently added to the Exotic shop. This item has been found in the game files, but there’s no official confirmation of when it will release.
- Newcastle Heirloom: According to leaks, Newcastle could be getting a new heirloom in the form of a hook sword. This heirloom might be included in the Mania World event, potentially featuring a kill tracker add-on for melee kills, a feature not seen in previous heirlooms.
New LTM: Knockout Mode
In addition to the skins and heirloom rumors, players can also look forward to a brand-new limited-time mode (LTM) called Knockout. Respawn Entertainment first announced this mode during the ALGS Split 2 playoffs, and it promises to be a fresh take on the battle royale formula.
In Knockout, players will have infinite respawns and must capture various points on the map while battling other squads. At the end of each round, the bottom five teams on the leaderboard will be eliminated, creating a tense and fast-paced experience. Unlike traditional Apex gameplay, Knockout emphasizes constant action and the need for quick decision-making, as players will need to fight both for position and to eliminate other squads to stay in the game.
While this new LTM is exciting, it also means that some long-awaited modes, such as Dummy’s Big Day, are still on hold. Many fans have expressed disappointment that Dummy’s Big Day didn’t make it into this event, but there’s still a possibility that we’ll see it in the future—perhaps as part of the Halloween event later in the season.
Halloween Event Rumors
Speaking of the Halloween event, leaks suggest that Apex Legends will be celebrating the spooky season with another batch of Halloween-themed skins and rewards. The Halloween sale is expected to feature legendary skins for Horizon, Pathfinder, and Conduit, along with epic skins for Ash, Bloodhound, and Fuse. Additionally, players can look forward to 10 epic stickers and 3 new emotes as part of the event.
It’s unclear whether this will be a full collection event or another milestone event layered on top of the existing content. However, one thing is certain: players can expect plenty of new cosmetics to collect as Apex Legends continues to celebrate its seasonal events.
What’s Next for Apex Legends?
With the Mania World Milestone event just around the corner and Knockout mode making its debut, there’s a lot to look forward to in Apex Legends Season 22 Split 2. However, the milestone event structure and its reliance on RNG and high-priced packs may continue to be a point of contention within the community.
For players eager to unlock new skins, participate in the Knockout mode, and see what heirloom or prestige skin gets released, there’s plenty to get excited about. As Apex Legends continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how the player base responds to these updates and whether the game can maintain its position as one of the top battle royale titles on the market.
For more information on Apex Legends events, check out the official Apex Legends news page to stay up-to-date with the latest announcements.
