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Claim the power of the gods in the Ascended Hunt Event

August 13, 2026

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YouTube thumbnail for the Ascended Hunt event trailer.

CLAIM THE POWER OF THE GODS

Ancient power from beyond the Outlands has reached into the Arena, blessing the Legends with gifts from the gods. Claim them to move with supernatural speed, steal enemy health, and tear through opponents. With every fight your power grows, until you rise as the ultimate hunter in Wildcard.

Earn Marks throughout the event to claim special event items, and check out Gibraltar’s new golden Prestige Skin: Apex Bruddah.

The Ascended Hunt Event runs from August 18 to September 8.

WILDCARD: ASCENDED HUNT

In-game screenshot of a legend holding a R-301. Above it are Wildcard EVO's, with one for reducing hipfire spread, and the other for gaining critical damage chances.

The best hunters are made in the heat of battle. Drop into Wildcard and evolve your powers to become the most dangerous hunter in the lobby.

Pick an EVO Enhancing Wild Card on drop and level it up by collecting EVO. Build for combat, survivability, or mobility:

  • EVO Enhancing Hipfire: Tighten your hipfire spread
  • EVO Enhancing Crits: Raise your crit chance
  • EVO Enhancing Shield Regen: Boost shield regen
  • EVO Enhancing Lifesteal: Grow your lifesteal percentage
  • EVO Enhancing Mantle Boosts: Launch higher and farther when you Mantle Boost
  • EVO Enhancing Slide Boosts: Slide further and faster

More Wild Card slots open as the match goes on: the longer you survive, the deadlier you become. Stack and level up your Wild Cards to dominate the final circle.

In-game screenshot of a Horizon shooting a Wraith with a 30-30 Repeater. On the left is a UI prompt saying Horizon needs 425 EVO to gain a upgrade.

FRESH HUNTING GROUNDS

Lay claim to new territory, as Wildcard map rotation changes to Kings Canyon, E-District, and Broken Moon.

GIBRALTAR PRESTIGE SKIN

Thumbnail image showcasing the new prestige skin for Gibraltar.

Seek the season's ultimate trophy: Gibraltar's new “Apex Bruddah” Prestige Skin, shining in golden armor and blessed with an elemental fire design.

In-game screenshot of all 3 tiers of Gibraltar's prestige skin. In the middle is tier 3, tier 2 is on the right, and tier 1 is on the left.

Announce his ascension to demigod status with a custom Finisher, and streak fire across the sky with a unique Dive Trail.

In-game screenshot of a Gibraltar doing a finisher against a Conduit with his prestige skin at tier 3. He's striking one of his clubs directly against Conduit's face.

NEW EVENT ITEMS

Thumbnail for the video showcasing the legend skins in the Ascended Hunt event. It shows Alter with her event skin on.

Show your devotion to the hunt with 24 new cosmetics, including Legendary skins for Valkyrie, Conduit, Wraith, Alter, Lifeline, and Horizon.

Thumbnail for the video showcasing the weapon skins in the Ascended Hunt event. It shows the R-301 with it's event skin on.

Gear up like a god: get new skins for the R-301, Havoc, Alternator, L-STAR, Bocek, and 30-30 Repeater.

ASCENDED HUNT COLLECTION

Screenshot of all the legends that have skins in the Ascended Hunt event. There are skins for Valkyrie, Conduit, Wraith, Lifeline, Alter, and Horizon.

Explore the limited-time Ascended Hunt Collection to pick up these new skins, available in the Store tab or as possible drops in Event Packs from August 18 to September 8.

REWARD SHOP

Screenshot of the week 1 Ascended Hunt reward shop. It features 2 event packs, a epic Mad Maggie skin, battle pass stars, 25 crafting metals, and a legend banner badge.

Screenshot of the week 2 Ascended Hunt reward shop. It features 2 event packs, a epic Mad Maggie banner, battle pass stars, 25 crafting metals, and a standard Apex pack.

Earn Marks throughout the event to unlock items from the Ascended Hunt Reward Shop, including an Epic Mad Maggie Skin, a new Banner Frame, and Event Packs*. 

ARISE, MIGHTY HUNTER

The Ascended Hunt Event goes live August 18. See you on the hunting grounds.

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