Apex Legends: How to Unlock FFVII's Buster Sword

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Thanks to its latest crossover event, is introducing the Buster Sword from. Not only is this iconic weapon coming in as an Heirloom that can be equipped on any legend, but the Buster Sword R2R5 variant is also being introduced as a weapon you can wield in the battle royal arena. However, you must act quickly if you wish to get your hands on either version, as they're only available for a limited time.

The crossover event, which brings the Buster Sword into the game, starts on January 9 and runs until January 30. This three-week window is your only chance to obtain the Buster Sword R5 Heirloom. Additionally, it's your only time to test out the Buster Sword R2R5, which is the version you can use to slice and dice opponents in-game.

Given that the Buster Sword R5 is a Mythic melee Heirloom that can be equipped on any legend, it's no surprise that every player is focused on obtaining this version first. Unfortunately, it is the more difficult of the two to obtain and will require a fair amount of luck.

The Buster Sword R5 can only be obtained by opening Apex Legends & FINAL FANTASY™ VII REBIRTH Event packs, which are up for grabs in the in-game store throughout the event. Event packs can be purchased individually or as a «Four-Pack» bundle which guarantees a Legendary or Iconic item in each pack. In total, the event packs introduce 36 new items, with the Buster Sword Heirloom being one of them. The best news of all, is you don't need to complete the collection to unlock the Buster Sword R5, unlike other Heirlooms.

The in-game weapon that players can obtain is the Buster Sword R2R5. However, you can only find it in casual playlists. That means you can't obtain the Buster Sword R2R5 in ranked. In casual playlists, however, you