You’re about to see Horizon receive a major cosmetic upgrade in Apex Legends with the Apex Stellaris prestige skin. This mythic-tier look draws on quasar-inspired visuals and pairs with a unique finisher called Dark Matter that reinforces Horizon’s control over extreme gravitational forces.
If you play Horizon or follow prestige skin releases, this update matters. You can expect details on what sets Apex Stellaris apart, how the Dark Matter finisher works, and when you may be able to unlock this new content in-game.
Horizon prestige skin release date
You can unlock Horizon’s Apex Stellaris prestige skin during the Winter Wipeout event. The event opens on January 6 and stays active until January 27, giving you a defined window to earn or purchase the cosmetic.
Key availability dates
- Event live: January 6–27
- Store availability: January 28–February 10
During this period, you drop into Wildcard on Olympus and start matches with a hoverboard. You can double jump, wall ride, slide into tight turns, ram enemies, and land damaging tricks while progressing through event rewards.
How to unlock the Horizon Apex Stellaris prestige skin
You unlock Horizon’s Apex Stellaris Prestige Skin during the Winter Wipeout event through several in-game options. Choose the method that fits your currency balance and playstyle.
Available unlock methods
- Spend Apex Coins directly in the event shop.
- Craft the skin using Crafting Metals.
- Open Winter Wipeout Event Packs.
Each Event Pack grants one Winter Wipeout item plus two standard items, with no duplicate event items. This system guarantees steady progress if you open multiple packs.
| What you get | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Pack contents | 1 event item + 2 standard items |
| Duplicate protection | Event items do not repeat |
You can also browse the event shop for other legendary skins alongside Horizon’s Prestige Skin.
A closer look at the Horizon Apex Stellaris skin
You first see Apex Stellaris during the closing moments of the Winter Wipeout trailer, where Horizon dominates the frame and demonstrates her exclusive finisher on Crypto. The brief scene highlights the skin’s Mythic-tier presentation and reinforces its connection to high-impact in-game moments.
This prestige skin follows the standard evolutive structure, giving you access to multiple upgrade tiers. Each tier adjusts visual details, including armor elements and animations, as you progress through challenges.
Key elements you can expect include:
- A unique finisher tied only to Apex Stellaris
- Progressive visual changes across tiers
- Custom animations that align with Horizon’s kit
You can preview every tier through official in-game galleries released by the developers.
