{"rewrite":{"id":"r_87d6cc015c7849eebea9b169","clusterId":"c_22adf5f52de3cec042cbe0e7","slug":"apex-legends-and-cyberpunk-edgerunners-collaboration-teased-with-character-skins","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Apex Legends and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Collaboration Event Begins July 15","summary":"Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment announced a collaboration between Apex Legends and the Cyberpunk series, including the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. The event runs from July 15, 2026, at 2:00 JST. The map E-District is transformed into a Night City version with neon signs, holograms, and the Arasaka Citadel, plus a giant moon from the anime. A limited-time Wild Card mode introduces two cyberware abilities: Sandevistan, which allows rapid dashes, and Blackwall Breach, which grants invisibility and a shield-destroying blast. Using cyberware builds a gauge that can lead to a Cyberpsycho state, disabling weapons and shields but boosting melee damage. Eight Legend skins are available, pairing characters such as Wraith with Lucy, Octane with David Martinez, and Rampart with Rebecca. Each skin comes with a matching weapon skin. A Mythic weapon skin for the Alternator, based on the Skippy smart pistol from Cyberpunk 2077, is also included. Respawn initiated the collaboration, and CD Projekt Red provided guidelines. The event coincides with the scheduled fall 2026 release of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 on Netflix.","whyItMatters":"This collaboration marks the first time Apex Legends has produced a Mythic item in partnership with an external IP, and it leverages the upcoming Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 to build cross-franchise momentum.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eE-District, originally a night map at launch, returns to its darker roots with a Cyberpunk makeover. The central Energy Bank becomes the Arasaka Citadel, corporate logos are replaced with Cyberpunk brands, and the moon from the anime floats overhead. The Wild Card mode adds risk-reward mechanics: players can activate Sandevistan or Blackwall Breach, but overuse triggers a Cyberpsycho state that strips them of weapons and shields in exchange for boosted melee. The condition can only be cleared by using Immune Blocker caches or syringes placed on the map.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEight Legend skins were selected to match character personalities and playstyles, according to the development team. The skins are paired with specific weapons: P2020 for Wraith x Lucy, R-301 for Octane x David, Mastiff for Rampart x Rebecca, Wingman for Crypto x Male V, RE-45 for Lifeline x Female V, L-Star for Gibraltar x Royce, Kraber for Loba x Panam, and Charge Rifle for Ash x Lizzy Wizzy. The Mythic Alternator skin, Skippy, features two personality modes with distinct voice lines and unlockable tiers via Exotic Shards.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRespawn confirmed that the collaboration was their idea, and that CD Projekt Red provided detailed character and color guidelines. The team held watch parties for the anime to deepen their understanding of the source material. Audio from Cyberpunk 2077 could not be included due to licensing constraints. The Q\u0026amp;A session also revealed that development of the Mythic item was the most challenging part, as it was the studio\u0026#39;s first external collaboration on a Mythic tier.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWraith x Lucy\u003c/strong\u003e: P2020 weapon skin\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctane x David Martinez\u003c/strong\u003e: R-301 weapon skin\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRampart x Rebecca\u003c/strong\u003e: Mastiff weapon skin\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrypto x Male V\u003c/strong\u003e: Wingman weapon skin\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifeline x Female V\u003c/strong\u003e: RE-45 weapon skin\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGibraltar x Royce\u003c/strong\u003e: L-Star weapon skin\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoba x Panam\u003c/strong\u003e: Kraber weapon skin\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsh x Lizzy Wizzy\u003c/strong\u003e: Charge Rifle weapon skin\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMythic Alternator - Skippy\u003c/strong\u003e: Smart pistol with two personality modes\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"The Apex Legends x Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collo brings a Mythic Skippy pistol with two personality modes, including a voice line set. First external Mythic item in Apex history.","twitterPost":"E-District becomes Night City for Apex Legends' Cyberpunk collo, July 15. Eight character skins, cyberware with a Cyberpsycho risk, and a Skippy mythic. Respawn says they approached CD Projekt Red.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Apex Legends is getting a Cyberpunk collaboration event starting July 15. The map E-District becomes Night City, eight Legend skins are available, and a Mythic weapon based on Skippy is included. The event also adds cyberware abilities with a risk of going Cyberpsycho.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/449/G044914/20260707034/\",\"title\":\"Apex Legends may be collaborating with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Official X account posts image resembling collaboration skins.\"},{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/449/G044914/20260707030/\",\"title\":\"Outlands Hacked!? 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