The Outlands are getting new inhabitants from a completely different corner of the gaming world: Apex Legends is kicking off a major crossover event with Street Fighter 6, bringing Chun-Li, Ryu, Akuma, and other fighters as skins to the battle royale. There will also be a new game mode and a redesigned Point of Interest. We've compiled the most important facts and a curious detail from its development for you.
When Does the Apex Legends x Street Fighter Crossover Begin?
The event goes live on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. According to Respawn and EA, the action kicks off at 10 AM PT or 1 PM ET. For German players, this translates to approximately 7 PM CEST (the exact time may vary slightly depending on server rollout, as EA does not provide an official CEST time). So, anyone logging in on Tuesday evening should find the new content immediately.
Which Street Fighter Skins Will Be Available in Apex Legends?
At the heart of the crossover are the costumes: Chun-Li, Ryu, and Akuma are among the most prominent Street Fighter characters becoming available as skins for Apex Legends. Fittingly, the map will receive a new Point of Interest with a Street Fighter look, complete with decorations and details that fans of the Capcom series should instantly recognize. This event joins the growing list of pop culture collaborations with which Respawn regularly spices up the Outlands.
What is the New Wildcard Takeover Mode?
In addition to cosmetic adjustments, the update also brings gameplay innovations: The so-called “Wildcard Takeover” is a limited-time game mode that incorporates elements from Street Fighter 6 into the familiar Apex formula. IGN only hinted at the exact mechanics in its announcement, but it's clear that the mode is intended as a standalone alternative to the classic battle royale experience for the duration of the event, aiming to steer fights more towards direct duels.
What's Behind the Particularly Muscular Character Models?
A fun side note from a second IGN interview reveals the depth of the collaboration: an Apex Legends Art Director explained that working with Street Fighter 6 pushed the team to give the character models the most muscular legs and thighs in Apex history. What initially sounds like a trivial detail actually shows how seriously Respawn took the implementation of the martial arts aesthetic. Instead of simply slapping on costumes, the anatomy and movement animations of the Legends were apparently adapted to the Street Fighter template to make the fighters appear more authentic. A curious, yet endearing detail that demonstrates how much passion can go into such crossover projects.
For fans of both brands, this event is undoubtedly a must-attend: the combination of familiar skins, a fresh game mode, and a redesigned POI ensures plenty of new content in the Outlands. Those who want to learn more about the backgrounds of the games involved can find further information on the official Apex Legends page and the official Street Fighter 6 page. The official EA announcement also provides further details on the event's progression.
Will you be dropping into the Outlands on September 22 to snag the new Street Fighter skins? Let us know in the comments!
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