Since its release, Apex Legends has made a name for itself through its bold limited-time modes, striking cosmetics, and a competitive scene that continues to evolve. One such standout is Gold Rush—a mode that flipped the game’s core mechanics on their head and left a lasting impression on players and streamers alike.

Now, in 2025, the Gold Rush is more than a memory; it's a full-scale event blending nostalgia, elite competition, and high-stakes gameplay. Whether you’re a veteran Legend or a curious newcomer, here’s everything you need to know about the golden phenomenon.

The origins of the gold weapons: Gold Rush Duos & Grand Soirée Arcade Event 

First appearing during the Grand Soirée Arcade Event in January 2020, Gold Rush Duos dropped 30 two-person squads into a battlefield stocked exclusively with fully-kitted gold weapons and care package items. By eliminating attachment scavenging, the mode offered a level playing field where quick decision-making and sharp aim were paramount.

This fast-paced gameplay created a fan-favorite moment in Apex history, celebrated for rewarding pure skill over loot luck.

Cosmetic prestige: Octane Skin

Alongside the mode came the Gold Rush skin for Octane, a sleek, golden-themed cosmetic that quickly became one of the most coveted in the game. Unlockable for 1,200 crafting materials, the skin also served as a prerequisite for the rare Holeshot Hotshot variant. 

To this day, Gold Rush remains one of the most-equipped skins in the game, exemplifying Respawn’s knack for combining design with prestige.

The 2025 tournament

The APEX LEGENDS GOLD RUSH tournament, held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, marked a significant event in the Apex Legends competitive scene. This tournament featured 60 popular streamers forming 20 teams, competing under a match point format. In this format, a team must reach a predetermined point threshold and then secure a match victory to claim the championship.

For those interested in experiencing the event, a full replay is available on YouTube.

Participant teams (20 Teams, 60 Players):

• Bodka / Towa Tokoyami / Noa Kurumi
• Kamito / Soraru / Bakumatsu Shishi Sakamoto
• cheeky / Laplace Darkness / Sumire Haname
• TIE_Civ:A / Natsuiro Matsuri / TIE_Gian
• Shibuya Hal / Shirayuki Raid / Meika Utagoromo
• Virtual Gorilla / Yakumo Beni / SqLA
• Hase Shin / Nekota Tsuna / dtto.
• NIRU / Osam / SLP
• Kyoichiro / Ramune Shiranami / Maron
• Minase / Yufuna / Acetate Kanon
• Mukai / Snakefoot / Kuromu Yonono
• TIE_Ru / Izunino / depp
• shomaru7 / Astel Reda / KENTA (SPYAIR)
• Masanori / Iyori Itoi / Comatose Aria
• Anto Yuge / Ritsuka / Pakaeru
• Eden / Ayunoka Nishimura / Misao
• Nijiro Murakami / Yoshirin Nendo / L Star Shun Shun
• Jyo-Jyo Oji / Yojujin Fuuma / TIE_Akamein
• Moshu Orizaki / Leona Shishigami / Sudetaki
• AlphaAzur / WinRed / Nicolas Claes