The Char Aznable‑inspired Sparrow skin in Apex Legends is unlocked by earning limited‑time Medals during the Apex Legends x Gundam event and spending them in the in‑game Reward Shop before the event ends. You do not buy this skin with Apex Coins or Crafting Metals; it is specifically tied to the Gundam event currency and disappears from the shop once the event wraps up.
The Gundam event runs in Apex Legends starting March 10, 2026, on all standard platforms, with the event store available until April 14, 2026, giving you just over a month of playtime to earn Medals. During that window, you play the Wildcard: Gundam takeover mode, collect Medals from matches, and then cash them in for the Sparrow skin plus a few extra cosmetics like a Gundam‑themed banner frame, trackers, and a sticker.
Quick steps to unlock Char’s Sparrow skin
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Launch Apex Legends during the Gundam event window (March 10 – April 14, 2026).
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Queue into the Wildcard: Gundam takeover playlist on Broken Moon.
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Play matches to earn event Medals tied to the Gundam crossover.
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Open the Event / Reward Shop tab from the main menu.
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Find the Epic Char Aznable‑inspired Sparrow skin in the Reward Shop list.
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Spend your Medals to unlock the Sparrow skin before the store closes on April 14, 2026.
Event basics: dates, platforms, and what the Gundam crossover includes
The Apex Legends x Gundam collaboration is a limited‑time event that starts March 10, 2026, and runs until April 14, 2026, with the store remaining open the entire time. It is a mainline Apex Legends event, so you can play it on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and other current platforms where the game is live.
The headline additions are a Wildcard: Gundam takeover on the Broken Moon map, temporary Gundam‑inspired Wildcard abilities, Gundam‑themed weapons like the Buster Rifle, and a full cosmetic lineup for eight legends. On top of that, the event ties into real‑world Gunpla releases featuring Apex‑themed versions of iconic Mobile Suits such as Freedom Gundam, Wing Gundam Zero, and Gundam Epyon.
How Medals work in the Gundam event
Medals are the event‑specific currency for the Gundam crossover, similar to past Apex events that used limited currencies like Crowns, Nodes, or Camo Coins. During the Gundam event, you earn Medals by playing event matches and then spend them in the Reward Shop on exclusive cosmetics.
EA’s official event page confirms that Medals are rewarded “during the Event” and can be used to unlock items in the Reward Shop, including the Epic Char Aznable‑inspired Sparrow skin, a Gundam banner frame, trackers, and a sticker. External guides and coverage repeat the same flow: play Wildcard matches, earn Medals, spend them in the Reward Shop on Gundam cosmetics.
What EA has not published is an exact per‑match Medal breakdown or a detailed list of score‑based Medal rewards, so any specific numbers or per‑kill payouts would be speculative and should be treated as unconfirmed. Based on prior Apex event currencies, the safest assumption is simply that consistent participation in the event playlist, and completing event‑specific goals when available, is how you build up a useful Medal balance.
How to unlock the Char Aznable Sparrow skin step‑by‑step
Once you’re in the event window, unlocking the Char‑inspired Sparrow skin is about focusing your time and currency on the right screen.
Step‑by‑step in‑game flow
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From the main lobby, select the event playlist featuring the Wildcard: Gundam takeover, which is centered on Broken Moon with Gundam‑themed map changes.
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Play matches normally; as you participate in the event, you accrue Medals tied to the Gundam crossover.
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After you’ve played a few games, open the event tab (usually accessible from the main menu) and navigate to the Reward Shop section.
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Scroll through the Reward Shop offerings until you find the listing for the Epic Char Aznable‑inspired Sparrow skin.
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If you have enough Medals, confirm the purchase to permanently add the Sparrow skin to your account’s cosmetics.
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Equip the Sparrow skin from the relevant customization menu for the legend it applies to (the EA article simply labels it as an “Epic Char Aznable‑inspired Sparrow Skin” available in the Reward Shop).
At the time of writing, EA and Bandai‑linked announcements confirm that the Sparrow skin is only obtainable via the Reward Shop using Medals; there is no indication it appears in paid Event Packs or the standard store.
Is the Char Aznable Sparrow skin worth grinding for?
If you are a Gundam fan or just love Char as a character, the Sparrow skin is basically the “must‑have” grindable cosmetic for this event. It is explicitly called out in EA’s announcement and multiple partner write‑ups as the centerpiece Medal reward, rather than a background filler item.
From a pure value perspective, you are trading time in Wildcard: Gundam matches for a guaranteed, limited‑time cosmetic that cannot be crafted or pulled from standard Apex Packs later. For more casual players who may not have the budget (or luck) for Mythic melees, focusing your Medals on the Sparrow skin first, then picking up the banner frame or trackers afterward, is a sensible path.
One practical insight from similar event currencies: the earlier you commit to playing a few matches each session, the less stressful the grind feels near the end of the event, especially if you are juggling other games or Battle Pass progress. Treat the Sparrow skin like a medium‑term goal you chip away at, rather than something you try to rush out in a single weekend.
Are there any free event packs for playing Wildcard?
EA’s official Gundam event page and Bandai‑linked announcements clearly state that you earn Medals and can redeem them for specific cosmetics, but they do not currently list a guaranteed number of free Gundam Event Packs purely from Medal milestones.
Because of that, it is safest to think of Medals as your path to guaranteed cosmetics like the Sparrow skin, banner, and trackers, and consider any free packs you see on an in‑game reward track as a bonus rather than a promise
