I still feel the electric thrill coursing through me, the moment two colossal worlds collided in my hands. The Apex Legends and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth event wasn't just an update; it was a portal, whisking us from the gritty arenas of the Outlands straight into the heart of Midgar's dystopian beauty. As I dropped into the transformed battlefield, the familiar hum of the dropship mingled with strains of a hauntingly recognizable melody – the promise of the Buster Sword R2R5 gleaming like a distant star. This was Takeover, a fleeting dreamscape where legends bled into each other, replacing the familiar unranked BR from January 9th to 30th, offering 36 treasures to uncover. The air itself crackled with possibility, a tangible fusion of futuristic warfare and materia-infused magic. I knew I was stepping into history, the first true Crossover event, and my heart raced with the anticipation of wielding Cloud Strife's legacy against the backdrop of Kings Canyon. 🌌
Finding the Buster Sword R2R5 felt like unearthing Excalibur. It lay amidst the usual ground loot, a slab of polished steel humming with latent power. Grasping its hilt, I felt the weight of expectation. This was no ordinary weapon; it was a dance of offense and defense. A quick flick could block incoming fire, a surge forward unleashed a devastating dash closing the gap on startled foes. Light, precise jabs kept them off balance, while heavy, arcing swings cleaved through shields. The true marvel was the Limit Break gauge – a pulsing bar filling with every dash executed, every blow landed, every attack deflected. The more I fought, the more I flowed, the faster that power surged. Landing that final, Limit Break-fueled strike felt like summoning Omnislash itself, a glorious annihilation securing victory. Its power was ephemeral, a gift only for the duration of the event, never destined for the store shelves. If you missed its gleam on the ground, Care Packages held this sacred steel, a final chance to grasp destiny before it vanished like morning mist.
While seeking the Buster Sword's might, the battlefield whispered secrets through vibrant, green Cactuar-themed loot ticks. Inside shimmered Materia Hop-Ups, tiny orbs of condensed magic ready to infuse my firearms with otherworldly power. Five distinct colors, each a promise:
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Red Materia Hop-Up: 🔥 Ignited rounds, setting enemies ablaze for lingering damage.
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Blue Materia Hop-Up: ❄️ Chilled projectiles, slowing targets, turning them into glacial statues.
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Green Materia Hop-Up: 💚 Healing pulses with each hit, a verdant lifeline in the fray.
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Yellow Materia Hop-Up: ⚡️ Arcing lightning, chaining between close-knit foes.
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Purple Materia Hop-Up: 🛡️ Brief defensive shields activating upon taking significant damage.
These weren't mere attachments; they were fragments of the Lifestream, altering the very essence of combat, demanding new strategies woven with gunpowder and magic.
The Event Store became a boutique of dreams, showcasing six Iconic Legend Skins that transformed our heroes into avatars of Gaia's heroes:
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Horizon as the Flower Girl: Gentle, hopeful, selling blooms amidst the chaos.
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Wraith as the 7th Heaven Skirmisher: Cool, enigmatic, guarding her haven.
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Newcastle as the Sector 7 Savior: Stoic, protective, a pillar of strength.
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Crypto as HACKER: 1st Class: Tech-savvy, mysterious, fingers flying over digital plains.
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Wattson as Kupo Power: Adorably fierce, channeling Moogle magic through her fences.
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Valkyrie as the Materia Girl: Bold, adventurous, jetpack trails like shimmering green streams.
The path to these treasures lay through Event Packs. The first taste was freely given, a generous offering. Further packs, purchased individually or as a guaranteed Legendary/Iconic four-pack, held the key to the 36 unique Event items. No duplicates haunted us – each pack unveiled something new. While collecting all 36 wasn't mandatory, the ultimate prize, the One-Winged Angel Deathbox, awaited only the most dedicated collectors, a chillingly beautiful monument to Sephiroth's presence. Milestone rewards sweetened the journey:
| Items Collected | Reward | Rarity |
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| 5 | Epic Fighting Foul (Holo) | Epic |
| 10 | Chocobo Square (Frame) | Epic |
| 30 | Victory Pose Emote | Legendary |
Each step forward was marked by these echoes of the FF7 universe.
Daily challenges became sacred rituals, each completion rewarded not with mere XP, but with Gil – the golden currency of Midgar. This precious Gil unlocked treasures in the rotating Reward Shop, a weekly bazaar offering event-limited badges and items. Checking the daily Gil challenges became as routine as checking the weather, a small effort for the chance to own a piece of this fleeting crossover magic.
People Also Ask:
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How long was the Apex Legends x FF7 Rebirth event available?
The Takeover event ran for a glorious, but finite, three weeks from January 9th to January 30th.
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Can I still get the Buster Sword R2R5 in Apex Legends?
Alas, no. The Buster Sword R2R5 was exclusively available during the event period and was never added to the permanent loot pool or store. It vanished with the event's end, a legendary relic of that unique time.
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What was the ultimate reward for collecting all 36 items?
The pinnacle achievement was the One-Winged Angel Deathbox, a visually stunning and thematic death box inspired by Sephiroth.
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Were the Materia Hop-Ups permanent additions?
Like the Buster Sword, the Materia Hop-Ups were unique mechanics introduced solely for the duration of the Takeover event and were removed afterward.
As the final days of January bled away, so too did the distinct aura of the crossover. The familiar contours of the map returned, the strains of the FF7 soundtrack faded, and the Buster Sword became a cherished memory etched in my mind. Yet, the echoes remain. Donning the Flower Girl skin on Horizon, I still feel a whisper of Aerith's grace. Seeing the Chocobo Square frame, I recall the frantic Gil hunts. That event was more than pixels and polygons; it was a shared dream, a testament to the power of collaboration, where the clang of the Buster Sword against R-99 fire created a symphony I'll never forget. The fusion of these worlds, however brief, proved that even in the brutal Apex Games, a little magic, a touch of Gaia, could bloom. 🌸✨