Suit up for the winter season with a massive selection of high-performance cosmetics. The Winter Wipeout event introduces a themed collection featuring legendary aesthetics for several popular legends. These items are available as possible drops in Winter Wipeout event packs, or for direct purchase using Apex Coins or Crafting Metals for the duration of the event.
Apex Stellaris: Horizon Prestige skin
Horizon takes center stage this winter with her new mythic-tier cosmetic, the Apex Stellaris Prestige skin. According to the official description, the design depicts Horizon venturing into the void of space while wielding the power of a Quasar.
Equipping Tier 3 of this Prestige skin unlocks a unique mythic finisher animation titled Dark Matter. Like previous mythic sets, this skin is available through the event milestone or can be obtained with Mythic Shards once the event concludes.
| Legend | Skin Name | Rarity | Price (Coins/Crafting) |
 Bloodhound | Polar Threat | Legendary | 1,800 AC / 2,400 CM |
 Alter | Frozen Entropy | Legendary | 1,800 AC / 2,400 CM |
 Fuse | A Cold One | Legendary | 1,800 AC / 2,400 CM |
 Mad Maggie | Cold Snap | Legendary | 1,800 AC / 2,400 CM |
 Gibraltar | Summit Savior | Legendary | 1,800 AC / 2,400 CM |
 Newcastle | Glacial Guardian | Legendary | 1,800 AC / 2,400 CM |
 Wattson | Ice Blossom | Epic | Reward Shop (Glint) |
Each event pack is guaranteed to contain one event item and two standard items. A major benefit for collectors is that these packs feature no duplicates of event-specific items.
Winter Wipeout Weapon Skins
These matching weapons are available as possible drops in event packs alongside the character skins.
- Prowler PDW
- Wingman
- G7 Scout
- Charge Rifle
- Mastiff Shotgun
- Rampage LMG
Earn Glint in the Reward Shop
The Winter Wipeout event features a dedicated Reward Shop where players can redeem a special event currency called Glint. By completing daily event challenges, you can earn up to 1750 Glint per day to spend on exclusive limited-time rewards.
Redeemable rewards include:
- Epic Wattson skin
- Winter Wipeout event packs
- Additional rotating offerings
Note that the offerings in the Reward Shop will rotate halfway through the event, giving you new items to aim for as the month progresses.
Event store and availability
If there is a specific legendary skin you want to guarantee for your collection, you can visit the Winter Wipeout event store. All legendary character skins from the event can be directly purchased or crafted here. While the main gameplay event concludes in late January, these store offerings will remain accessible until February 10, 2026, giving players a final window to finalize their collections.
FAQ: Apex Legends Winter Wipeout event
What legendary skins are in the Winter Wipeout event?
Legendary skins are available for Bloodhound, Alter, Fuse, Mad Maggie, Gibraltar, and Newcastle, each arriving with matching weapon skins.
How do I unlock Horizon’s Prestige skin?
You can unlock the Apex Stellaris Prestige skin by completing the event milestone or by purchasing it with Crafting Metals or Apex Coins during the event.
What is Glint used for in Apex Legends?
Glint is a temporary event currency used to purchase items from the Winter Wipeout Reward Shop, such as the Epic Wattson skin and event packs.
When does the Winter Wipeout event end?
The event runs from January 6 to January 27, 2026, though event items remain in the shop for purchase until February 10.
