Apex Legends’ Grand Soirée Arcade Event includes third-person mode
EA and Respawn Entertainment have unveiled the Grand Soirée Arcade Event for Apex Legends.
The event runs from January 14th through January 28th and includes seven limited-time modes, an event prize track, and new character and weapon skins.
As mentioned above, during the event a total of seven limited-time modes will be released, with a new one rotating in every two days. These limited-time modes include Third-Person Mode, which swaps the camera to third-person, and Always Be Moving, in which the ring constantly closes. A full list of upcoming modes can be found below:
- Gold Rush Duos – January 14th-15th
- LIVE.DIE.LIVE – January 16th-17th
- Third-Person Mode – January 18th-19th
- Always Be Closing – January 20th-21st
- Armed and Dangerous on World’s Edge – January 22nd-23rd
- King’s Canyon After Dark – January 24th-25th
- DUMMIEs Big Day – January 26th-28th
In addition, a new prize track will be available that offers players the chance to earn new character and weapon skins, XP boosts, and other customization options. Each limited-time mode has three challenges worth 1,000 points associated with it and there is a special badge available for trying all seven modes.
Finally, there will be new legendary skins and Art Deco-inspired cosmetics available to purchase directly from the in-game shop during the event.
Apex Legends is available now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.
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