Multiplayer shooter games likeApex LegendsandFortniteoften feature repetitive and routine gameplay, so the developers usually need to cook up new events and other content to keep their player base engaged. One way to do so is to do crossover events with different forms of media, like movie franchises, comic books, and even other video games. WhileFortnitehas been at the forefront of such crossovers, it has yet to capitalize on an anime video game collaboration opportunity thatApex Legendscan pounce on.
Apexhas always been fond of referencing shows and movies in their games. For example, Wattson’s Lightning Spirit cosmetic is a nod to Naruto’s iconic orange jumpsuit.ApexLegendsalso recently collaborated withFinal Fantasy 7to release character and gun skins based on the game. Players can pick up Cloud’s Buster Sword and Materia hop-ups during theFF7battle royale takeover and acquire permanent cosmetics based onFinal Fantasy’s iconic characters. IfApex Legendswants to continue to engage with more JRPGs, it should collaborate with one of the most beloved franchises in the recent decade: thePersonaseries.
Why the Persona Franchise is a Great Fit for an Apex Legends Crossover
There wasspeculation around aPersonaandFortnitecollaborationback in October 2024. However, nothing has solidly materialized from those rumors just yet. If the ink isn’t dried for this crossover,Apex Legendswould be smart to swoop in for a collab for several reasons.
Persona is a Sales Magnet
According to the latest figures, thePersona 5series (which includes the main and spin-off titles), has sold over 10 million copies as of March 2024. Meanwhile, the whole franchise sold over 22.6 million units of its games as of last year as well. Therefore, it makes sense forApexto tap into the audience of this series, which ranges in the millions. There are different effective ways to go about this potential collaboration.
Persona’s Phantom Thieves Make for Excellent Character Skins
Persona 5’s Phantom Thieves, the game’s leading ragtag team of dream hoppers, are the logical choice for character cosmetics if the franchise were to collaborate withApex Legends. This is because they have the most iconic looks in the series, and some existingApexcharacters would be great fits forPhantom Thieves-inspired skins.
Persona’s Iconic Soundtracks are Great for Music Packs
ThePersonafranchise is also known for its excellent original soundtrack. It mostly features upbeat jazz, blues, and rock tunes with catchy melodies that are easy to listen to in and out of the game. Tracks likeWake Up, Get Up, Get Out TherefromP5or I’ll Face Myself fromP4Garen’t what players would usually hear inApex, making them a refreshing reprieve from the usual electronica and sanitized rock instrumentals that most music packs feature.
Mementos and Tartarus are Perfect Inspirations for a BR Takeover
Persona 3’s Tartarus andPersona 5’s Mementosare the dungeons that players explore and gain EXP and useful equipment by fighting monsters and finding chests. These realms would be excellent inspirations for a BR takeover. Players could get iconic consumables like Takemedic or Recov-R to restore their HP or shields or acquire iconic weapons like Joker’s Dagger or Panther’s Whip through crafting or chests.
