Respawn have announced the Apex Legends Sun Squad Collection Event, featuring new cosmetics, a brand new heirloom and a limited-time game mode.

Apex Legends players have a brand new Collection Event coming up, themed around summer parties. The Sun Squad Collection Event, like the events before it, bring new Legendary skins to Apex Legends. This time, Fuse, Mirage, and more are set to get the special skin treatment.

Additionally, Ash will be receiving the "Strongest Link" Heirloom, which players can earn automatically by unlocking all 24 limited-time event cosmetics before the end of the event. Players can unlock these by exchanging Apex Coins or Crafting Metals and in Sun Squad Collection Event Apex Packs for the entire duration of the event.

Apex Legends Sun Squad Collection Event Start and End Dates

The Apex Legends Sun Squad Collection Event starts March 28, 2023 and runs up until April 11.

Limited-time cosmetics bundles will be available in the Item Shop during this period, with Bangalore’s Bring The Pain Bundle available March 31 to April 4 only, or Lifeline’s Breach and Clear Bundle only available April 4th to April 11th.

Apex Legends Sun Squad Collection Event LTM Heatwave Explained

As part of the Sun Squad Collection Event, a brand new LTM will be available to play — Heatwave.

The LTM is played in Trios, with the usual rules applying, except this time periodic Heatwaves occur throughout the match. These Heatwaves cause damage to players out in the sun, so you'll need to take cover indoors or under objects to stay safe.

If you're caught out in the open, the only way to keep cool on the move is to slide.

Heatshields are also now bigger and able to block the intense heat from the sun, but deploy them outside of the Ring and they'll be quick to destroy. Care Packages also contain a way to stay cool, but players will need to dive into a match to work it out.

This article was originally published on dbltap as Apex Legends Sun Squad Collection Event Announced: Dates, Game Mode Revealed.