Outlands, August 2025 – Buckle up, Legends! The Galactic Games Event is on the horizon, promising three weeks of uproarious action, fresh mechanics, and cosmic surprises in Apex Legends—landing from August 19 to September 9, 2025.
Wildcard Gets Wilder
The fan-favorite Wildcard mode returns, now with a bold twist: Wild Card mechanics. These craftable power-ups let you dynamically shift the match’s momentum:
- Equip each Wild Card at the start of Rounds 1, 2, and 3.
- Stack up to three at once—offering abilities like wall-running, boosted melee knockback, rapid ability cooldowns, and more.
- Choose from effects such as Mad Dash, Recharger, Hard Hitter, and Wall Runner to supercharge your strategy.
Grand Slam Bat: Swing for the Stars
In the event’s Wildcard Care Packages, you’ll find the mighty Grand Slam Bat—a knockback-infused melee weapon that escalates with impact:
- Delivers powerful pushback, with a massive launch on the third consecutive hit.
- Available for everyone throughout the event—no unlock required.
Cosmic Customization & Rewards
Feel like a legend? The Galactic Games ramp up the style with:
- Legendary skins for favorites including Seer, Gibraltar, Sparrow, and more.
- Progress through event tiers to unlock event packs packed with exclusive cosmetics, plus Exotic Shards and four unique event badges.
- Every pack guarantees one event item, and there’s also a universal melee version of the Grand Slam Bat if you’re lucky.
Collect Honor by conquering daily challenges, then trade it in at the Galactic Games Reward Shop. The shop rotates midway through the event to keep rewards fresh.
A Mode That Evolves
Wildcard shines as both a return and a revolution:
- Its core experience remains, but expect continuous updates and tweaks post-event.
- It returns to standard rotation from September 9–15, allowing you to keep swinging with Wild Cards well beyond the event.
Quick Recap
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Event Duration | August 19 – September 9, 2025 |
| New Mechanics | Wild Card craftables with abilities like dashing, damage boosts, and wall-running |
| Weapon Highlight | Grand Slam Bat—accessible via Wildcard Care Packages |
| Cosmetics | Legendary skins for beloved Legends, event-specific gear, and Exotic rewards |
| Reward System | Earn Honor through challenges for items in the rotating Reward Shop |
| Long-Term Play | Wildcard returns to core gameplay mid‑September with ongoing support |
The Galactic Games are more than an event—they’re an invitation to unleash chaos and creativity in the Outlands. Whether you’re there to grab the hottest melee or collect cosmic cosmetics, the games are set. Let the Wild Card shuffle begin!
