Apex Legends Pathfinder Prestige Skin: Release Date, Features, Unlocking Guide, and More

The new Pathfinder Prestige skin in Apex Legends, titled Apex Mecha, is an exciting addition to the game’s extensive lineup of Mythic-rarity cosmetics. As its launch approaches, players can look forward to a variety of enhancements, including two new limited-time game modes, exclusive cosmetics tied to the event, and much more.

This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Pathfinder Prestige skin available in Apex Legends.

Release Date and Time for the Pathfinder Prestige Skin in Apex Legends

The Pathfinder Prestige skin, known as Apex Mecha, will be launched alongside the forthcoming Techno Terror Collection Event in Apex Legends. The officially scheduled release is set for October 15, 2024, at 10 AM PT (10:30 PM IST), applicable across all regions.

Below is a list detailing the expected launch times based on different time zones:

Time Zone	Date and Time
Pacific Time (PT)	October 15, 2024, at 10 AM
Mountain Time (MT)	October 15, 2024, at 11 AM
Central Time (CT)	October 15, 2024, at 12 PM
Eastern Time (ET)	October 15, 2024, at 1 PM
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC)	October 15, 2024, at 5 PM
Eastern European Time (EET)	October 15, 2024, at 8 PM
Moscow Standard Time (MSK)	October 15, 2024, at 8 PM
Indian Standard Time (IST)	October 15, 2024, at 10:30 PM
China Standard Time (CST)	October 16, 2024, at 1 AM
Japan Standard Time (JST)	October 16, 2024, at 2 AM
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)	October 16, 2024, at 4 AM
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)	October 16, 2024, at 6 AM

What Comes with the Pathfinder Prestige Skin in Apex Legends

Pathfinder Prestige skin in Apex Legends Season 22 (Image via EA)

As is the case with other Prestige skins, the Apex Mecha skin will offer players three tiers of unlockable forms:

Apex Mecha Tier 1
Apex Mecha Tier 2
Apex Mecha Tier 3

Additionally, players will gain access to a unique universal dive trail and an exclusive finisher tied to this skin. The base tier is automatically granted, while the upper tiers can be achieved by actively playing and dealing a certain amount of damage using the Pathfinder character with the Apex Mecha equipped.

Here’s a breakdown of the damage requirements for upgrading to the final tier of the Apex Mecha skin:

Apex Mecha Tier 1 (Base variant, automatically available)
Apex Mecha Tier 2 (You must deal 30,000 units of damage as Pathfinder)
Apex Mecha Tier 3 (You must deal 100,000 units of damage as Pathfinder)

How to Unlock the Pathfinder Prestige Skin in Apex Legends

Experience E-District after dark with Pathfinder's Prestige skin (Image via EA) — Experience E-District after dark with Pathfinder’s Prestige skin (Image via EA)

Upon its introduction, Pathfinder’s Prestige skin, the Apex Mecha, will be gated behind a Collection Event. Players have two main methods to unlock it, depending on whether they wish to acquire it immediately upon release or later during the event.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to successfully unlock Pathfinder’s Mythic Apex Mecha skin:

Purchasing the Skin Through the Collection Event

First, ensure your game is up-to-date with the Techno Terror patch available on October 15, 2024.
Launch Apex Legends and find the Collection Event Store.
You will need to buy all 24 Collection Event skins available.
If you have Crafting Metals, purchase as many Epic rarity skins as possible to reduce the overall cost for acquiring the Prestige skin.

By purchasing all 24 Collection Event packs from the Event tracker, you will immediately gain access to the Pathfinder Prestige skin in the game.

Acquiring the Skin via Heirloom Shards

If you happen to have Heirloom Shards available in your account, you can opt for this method to secure the Pathfinder Prestige skin in Apex Legends. However, keep in mind that Heirloom Shards can only be utilized after the Collection Event concludes.

Once the Techno Terror Collection Event ends, follow these steps to obtain the Pathfinder Mythic skin using Heirloom Shards:

Open Apex Legends.
Navigate to the in-game Store and locate the Mythic Store.
Find the Pathfinder Mythic skin listed there for purchase.
Select the skin and complete your purchase authentication.

Following these instructions will allow you to unlock the Pathfinder Prestige skin in Apex Legends using Heirloom Shards.

Cost

If you intend to buy out the entire Techno Terror Collection Event to unlock the Pathfinder Prestige skin, the total expenditure will be 16,800 Apex Coins.

Since each Event pack is priced at 700 Apex Coins and 24 packs are necessary to complete the full event suite, this totals to 16,800. However, you can reduce your expenses slightly by using Crafting Metals to purchase some of the skins or by taking advantage of special in-store promotions.

This concludes our coverage on the Pathfinder Prestige skin from Apex Legends.

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