Chaos Theory

**Chaos Theory** was a Collection Event during  Season 8 of Apex Legends that began on March 9th, 2021 and concluded on March 23rd, 2021.

## Nintendo Switch

With the event came the release of Apex Legends on  Nintendo Switch. From March 9th to May 4th, 2021, players who play on Switch were able to get the new P.A.T.H. Pathfinder skin as well as 30 free  Season 8  Battle Pass Levels. Additionally, Switch players were able to earn Double XP for the first two weeks after launch on March 9th (the event’s duration).

## No-Fill Matchmaking

With the event came the release of a new no-fill matchmaking feature. A checkbox saying "Fill Teammates" will appear above the game mode selection screen if you're playing Duos or Trios. Unchecking this box and clicking Play will send your party into your selected playlist without filling your team with other players. After every match, it will automatically be checked. Also, the server only allows 6 no-fill players in a single match and the featured isn't available in Ranked Leagues.

## Town Takeover

*Main article:* Caustic Treatment

 **Respawn Beacons** | Yes

Replacing Water Treatment, Caustic Treatment is a large laboratory that has a button that will drain toxins from the whole building. Anyone can activate it. There are also some cages containing high-tier loot, but players must drain the toxins first to get to the loot.

## Ring Fury

**Ring Fury** is a takeover of the normal Play Apex game mode, where an increasing amount of Ring Flares (smaller rings) spawn around the active playspace in addition to the primary ring which behaves as usual. Those who get caught in a Ring Flare take damage equal to the damage dealt by the current round’s Ring. You’ll be given a short warning on the map and minimap before the Ring Flare appears. Legends will call out if they are in direct danger or if there’s one opening up nearby. It's an escalation takeover, meaning that the number of Ring Flares will increase as the event goes on. A new item, the  Heat Shield, protects legends from that Ring damage for a period of time before disappearing. Players also get 25% faster revives while in the shield, as long as the Ring is above it.

### Ring Fury Levels

 **Level 2** | March 12, 2021 - March 15, 2021
 **Level 3** | March 15, 2021 - March 18, 2021
 **Level 4** | March 18, 2021 - March 22, 2021
 **Level 5** | March 22, 2021 - March 23, 2021

## Challenges

This event continued to utilize the LTM challenge  Badge system for Ring Fury.

### Challenge Rewards

Badges
* Chaos Theory Gambler
* Chaos Theory Frontline
* Chaos Theory Vengeance
* Chaos Theory Master

## Prize Track

This event continued to utilize the Prize Track system, and the maximum amount of points you could've gotten was 5000.

### Prize Track Rewards

#### Legend Skins

* Hieroglyph Heroics
Horizon

#### Weapon Skins

* Royal Charge
EVA-8 Auto
* Ronin's Arrow
Kraber .50-Cal Sniper

#### Weapon Charms

* Life and Death
* Gunslinger
* Oni Mask
* Artillery Support

## Chaos Theory Collection

The **Chaos Theory Collection** is a set of 24 cosmetics exclusive to the event. The collection cosmetics can be obtained by:

* Purchasing event-exclusive **Chaos Theory** packs for  700 which will give out one collection cosmetic and two cosmetics from the normal loot table.
* Unlocking using  2,400 for Legendary items and  800 for Epic items.
* By direct purchase from the Store:  1,800 for Legendary items and  1,000 for Epics.

Completion of the Chaos Theory Collection allowed the player to unlock  Bangalore's Heirloom Set before it was added to the Mythic Store.

### Collection Cosmetics

#### Legend Skins

* Lost Dynasty
Gibraltar
* War Path
Pathfinder
* Deputy of Death
Caustic
* Chaos Conductor
Wattson
* Nomad Overseer
Crypto
* A Gaze Eternal
Revenant
* Haute Hoplite
Loba
* Death Dealer
Rampart
* Grave Robber
Caustic
* Electric Blue
Wattson

#### Weapon Skins

* An Anger Righteous
R-301 Carbine
* Wishbone
R-99 SMG
* Pharoah's Fire
M600 Spitfire
* Athena's Grace
Mastiff Shotgun
* Treadrunner
Alternator
* Crimson Gold
Triple Take
* Lagoon Idol
Charge Rifle
* Necropotence
Peacekeeper

#### Weapon Charms

* Buggy Code
* Seraph's Wings

#### Banner Poses

* Queen of Flyers
Loba
* Hail to the King
Fuse

#### Skydive Emotes

* Fidget Spinner
Octane
* Grand Slam
Fuse

## Store special offers

Legend Skins
* Going Dark
Bloodhound
 500
* Woad Warrior
Wraith
 500

Weapon Charms
* Wolf's Crest
 500
* Gearhead
 500

### Bundles

* Have Fun Friend! Bundle
* Born in the Shadows Bundle
* Ready to Dance? Bundle
* Deputy of Death Bundle
* Quick Draw Wraith Bundle
* Trust Your Scout Bundle

This bundle costs  5,000.

Legend skins
* War Path
Pathfinder

Event Packs
* **7 Event Packs**

This bundle costs  2,500.

Legend skins
* A Gaze Eternal
Revenant

Event Packs
* **3 Event Packs**

This bundle costs  2,500.

Legend skins
* Death Dealer
Rampart

Weapon skins
* Wishbone
R-99 SMG

This bundle costs  2,500.

Legend skins
* Deputy of Death
Caustic

Weapon skins
* Lawbringer
Wingman

This bundle costs  700.

Legend skins
* Woad Warrior
Wraith

Weapon skins
* Gladiator's Trophy
Wingman

This bundle costs  700.

Legend skins
* Going Dark

Weapon skins
* Blood Eagle

## Trivia

* Maggie was the announcer for the Ring Fury game mode.
* The  Nintendo Switch launch was actually about six hours after the event began, rather than happening with the release of the event.
* The Chaos Theory Gambler  Badge's ring damage prevention requirement was reduced from 5,000 to 1,000 on the last day of the event to make it easier for people to complete the challenge.

## Notes

1. ↑ The Heat Shield originally had 50% faster healing if the Ring is above it, but it was removed after the event ended, most likely for game balance.
2. ↑ Was 5000 until March 22, 2021.
3. ↑ All players who logged in during the event received this reward.
4. ↑ Was originally named “Charged Conquistador”.