Summary
Apex Legendsannounced a collaboration with rapper Post Malone. He will be the latest celebrity to collaborate with a popular video game franchise, following the likes ofSnoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj forCall of Duty, Ariana Grande forFortnite, and many other examples.
In the past, Post Malone has shared his love for video games, particularly first-person shooters and battle royale games. Although it’s been a while since his last stream, many of his followers know that he’s invested a lot of time inApex Legends. He’s even played in Predator lobbies with popular streamers likeiiTzTimmyand Aceu.
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After years of grinding the battle royale game, Post Malone announced that he’s collaborating withApex Legends. In a 15-second Twitter video, the rapper was seen laying on the floor while asking someone to resurrect him. The video ended with a graphic that revealed that anApex Legendsx Post Malone Event was coming on November 7, which will be a week after the launch of Season 19.
No other details were revealed about Post Malone’s collaboration, but theApex Legendsgraphic also showedOctanewearing a new skin. Those who’ve seen the rapper play the game would know that he mained Octane and Wraith, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if he designed a skin for one or both of them. Meanwhile, many of Post Malone’s followers, most of themApex Legendspros and streamers, congratulated him and expressed their excitement for the upcoming collab.
Over on theApex Legendssubreddit, many players seemed equally stoked about the Post Malone event, especially the new Octane skin. The only worry they had was how much they would have to spend to cop the skin and the possible bundle once the event starts. Some also wanted to hear Post Malone as an in-game commentator for the new event as they imagined it would be entertaining.
In the past,Apex Legendshad worked with top content creatorsand esports teams to create customized skins and limited-edition bundles. These collaborations have allowed the creators to inject their personal style into gun and Legend skins, so it will be interesting to see what Post Malone has in store for avid players. Apart from skins, Respawn Entertainment might even sneak in a Post Malone performance in the game, or a new track that’s exclusive toApex Legends, but that’s just speculation at this time.
Apex Legendsis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
