The Apex Legends Blood Pact Event goes live on October 13, 2026. EA lists the run as October 13 to November 3. It is a Halloween event played inside Wildcard, where your squad picks Beasts or Demons and earns faction perks called Wild Cards. The headline cosmetics are a werewolf skin for Sparrow and a demon skin for Alter, plus a matching R-99 skin.
At a glance
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Blood Pact (Halloween) |
| Mode | Wildcard |
| Map | Night-themed Kings Canyon |
| Factions | Beasts and Demons |
| New skins | Sparrow, Alter, R-99, plus Legend rethemes |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X |
Release date and how long it runs
Blood Pact starts on Tuesday, October 13 and ends on Tuesday, November 3 according to the official Apex Legends news post. That makes it a three-week event.
A few outlets report November 2 as the end date. Bleeding Cool, for example, says it runs through November 2. The likely cause is time zones, since the official post gives November 3. I could not find a published start hour in the sources I checked, so look at the in-game timer or the event page once it is live.
It follows the Street Fighter 6 crossover, which ran in September 2026.
How Beasts vs Demons works
Blood Pact is not a new standalone mode. You pledge to the Beasts or the Demons inside Wildcard, then earn that faction’s Wild Cards by completing a fresh challenge each round, such as dealing enough damage or landing enough knocks. Squads choose their side at the start of each round, so you are not locked into one faction for a whole match.
Coverage calls it a faction war, but the practical effect described is a choice between two perk sets for your squad. I have not seen confirmation that the two sides directly oppose each other, so treat the “war” framing as flavor until you see it in a match.
Wild Cards by faction
| Faction | Wild Card | What it does (as reported) |
|---|---|---|
| Beasts | Evasive Maneuvers | Bonus movement while holding your melee weapon |
| Beasts | Fast Draw | Faster Shield Cell use and weapon switching |
| Beasts | Critical Roll | Temporary critical hits after a reload |
| Demons | Speedy Charge | Tactical and Ultimate charge faster |
| Demons | Shields Up | Epic-level shields |
| Demons | Super Cells | Shield Cells refill all shield strength |
Insider Gaming lists the Wild Card names. AltChar gives slightly different descriptions, including sprinting with weapons holstered and a Double Jump for Beasts. Those two lists don’t line up word for word, so the descriptions above are my best pairing. Check the in-game text before you build a plan around a specific perk.
The general split is clear. Beasts is the mobility and damage side, and Demons is the durability and recharge side.
What changes on Kings Canyon
The map keeps its layout but looks and plays differently:
- Fog. Patches of fog appear periodically and reduce visibility, which gives squads a chance to ambush.
- Rev Shell Grenade. The same source says holding one helps you spot enemies hiding in the fog.
- Haunted extras. Ghosts in buildings, floating Nessies, Haunted Loot Bins and Pumpkin EVO Orbs are all reported.
The fog is the part to plan around. If your squad likes holding a building, expect people to use it as cover to push you.
Blood Pact skins and bundles
The Blood Pact Store carries the cosmetics. Sparrow gets an 80s werewolf Legend Skin with a Character Select animation, and Alter gets a Legend Skin plus a new R-99 weapon skin. Beast and Demon-themed rethemes are also available for Revenant, Octane, Fuse and Conduit.
GameRiv lists these store prices:
| Item | Apex Coins | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restless Spirit (Alter) | 2,500 | Skin only |
| Restless Spirit (Alter) | 4,350 | Includes 40 Apex Packs |
| New Moon (Sparrow) | 4,350 | Includes 50 Apex Packs |
| Speedy Scryer (Octane) | 2,000 / 2,500 | 2,500 includes 10 Apex Packs |
| Demon Fever (Fuse) | 2,000 / 2,500 | 2,500 includes 10 Apex Packs |
| Alpha Wolf (Conduit) | 2,500 | Includes 10 Apex Packs |
| Rabid Nightmare (Revenant) | 2,500 | Includes 10 Apex Packs |
| Ecto Gambit (R-99) | 1,800 | Weapon skin |
Those prices come from a single source and were posted before launch, so confirm them in the store. I could not find a Sparrow skin-only price in that list.
How to play Blood Pact
These are practical suggestions based on the reported perks, not tested results.
Treat the faction choice as a per-round decision. Because you pick each round, you can switch to match how the last round went. Demons suits a squad that keeps losing fights on shields. Beasts suits a squad that wins by getting there first.
Hunt the challenge, not just kills. The Wild Card is tied to the round’s challenge, so a squad that fights early and often gets its perks sooner. Passive play delays them.
Use fog as a tool, not a hiding spot. If an enemy squad is camping near fog, a Rev Shell Grenade is how you check before you walk in.
Pair the perk with your Legend. Speedy Charge makes more sense on a Legend whose tactical or ultimate you actually rely on.
Common mistakes and clarifications
Expecting a new mode. Blood Pact is an event layered on Wildcard. You queue for Wildcard, not a separate playlist.
Expecting a new map. It is Kings Canyon with fog and haunted elements, not a new location.
Assuming skins are free. They are store items. The prices above are listed in Apex Coins, which are paid currency.
Planning around the end date. If you plan to buy something on the last day, do it earlier. Outlets disagree on whether the event ends on November 2 or 3.
Ignoring the known issue. The patch notes list an open issue where entering an Alter portal may drop players in the wrong location. That is a single-source report, so confirm it on launch day before you rely on Alter’s portals in a fight.
What could change
Respawn can adjust Wild Card values, store pricing or end times after launch. Everything above is accurate as of October 9, 2026, based on the official announcement and the outlets cited. Check the official patch notes on launch day.
Conclusion
Blood Pact runs from October 13 to November 3 and adds a Beasts vs Demons faction choice to Wildcard on a fogged-over Kings Canyon. The main reasons to play are the Wild Card perks and the Sparrow and Alter skins. Check the store prices and the patch notes on launch day, because the numbers here were reported before the event went live.
FAQs
Is Blood Pact a new game mode?
No. It takes place in Wildcard, and the faction system is the event’s addition.
Can I switch between Beasts and Demons?
Reports say squads choose a faction at the start of each round, so you can change between rounds.
Which platforms get the event?
Apex Legends is on PC (EA app, Epic, Steam), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2, and the event is listed for the game across those platforms.
Which Legends get new skins?
Sparrow and Alter have the main skins, and Revenant, Octane, Fuse and Conduit get Beast and Demon rethemes.
Does Blood Pact add a new map?
No. It reworks Kings Canyon with fog, ghosts and special loot.
Is the event free to play?
Apex Legends is free to play, but the skins and bundles in the Blood Pact Store are paid.
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