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Apex Legends’ Godzilla collab is the closest I’ve come to re-downloading the game in years
Apex Legends is adding Godzilla to its Storm Point map in a limited-time collaboration, an event that has persuaded a lapsed player to consider returning. The crossover promotes the film Godzilla Minus Zero and includes a giant Godzilla causing destruction during matches, alongside themed items and Twitch drops.
The event features 10 Legend skins and nine weapon skins, with 35 items in total. A player would need about 29,300 Apex Coins, valued in the article at roughly $300, to unlock everything; the event is due to begin on 10 November. Players can enter a blast zone before Godzilla’s Heat Ray hits to find a Care Package containing a Devotion that fires a heat ray and tracks enemies on impact.
In short
- Godzilla will appear on Apex Legends’ Storm Point map.
- The event includes 35 items and Twitch drops.
- Unlocking all event items costs about $300.
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The case for
The collaboration gives lapsed players a fresh reason to return, bringing a recognisable cinematic spectacle into matches and offering new ways to play through the blast-zone Care Package. Limited-time events can also make a long-running game feel lively and create a shared experience for fans of both Apex Legends and Godzilla.
The case against
The event’s spectacle and themed rewards may not address the reasons players left, and a short-lived crossover could feel like a promotional distraction rather than a lasting improvement. The article’s estimate of about $300 to unlock every item also raises concerns that the event’s extensive collection rewards are aimed at high spenders, even if players can choose to buy only some items.