Summary
Overwatch 2players might want to clear their schedules on September 13, as Blizzard plans on revealing the game’s newWorld of Warcraftcollab on that day. There is little information as to what the collaboration might entail, but it serves as the latest of several previous crossovers Blizzard has done inOverwatch 2with its other IPs.
Overwatch 2has remained steady in terms of player numbers, despite some turmoil in the past, due in large part to its free-to-play nature and a steady stream of content within its season-based progression system. Players can not only earn unique skins and cosmetic items from the constantly evolving battle pass, they can also earn premium currencyto purchase rare items in theOverwatch 2item shop.
Now, it seems like the game might be getting some items based onWorld of Warcraftas the officialOverwatch 2Twitter account made a post teasing an upcoming collaboration with the critically acclaimed MMORPG, with all to be revealed on September 13. The teaser consisted of a single image showing a photo of Reinhardt, Zenyatta, Torbjorn, and Widowmaker at theOverwatch 2map Blizzard World, with the words “Overwatch 2xWorld of Warcraft"in the corner.
Overwatch 2 Teases Mysterious World of Warcraft Collaboration
A lot of fans in the comments speculated about what the collaboration might entail, with many assuming the heroes in the teaser will be the ones to get new skins, though nothing has been confirmed as of yet. Previous collaborations have also seen the addition of cosmetic items like sprays and emotes as well, however, and it is also possible that items from the previousWarcraftcollaboration might return.
Blizzard has doneOverwatch 2crossovers with several of its other IPs in the past as well, including several cosmetics based onStarCraftanda bundle featuring skins based onDiablo 4.The game is also full of references to its other series, as multiple character sprays contain characters from them and the in-game map Blizzard World takes the form of a theme park based on the company’s various IPs.
While players wait for theWorld of Warcraftcollaboration to be revealed on September 13, they have plenty to do in the meantime, as Season 12 saw the introduction of a brand-new hero, Juno, along with a new battle pass full of cosmetics. A rare skin from the original game also recently made a comeback, asthe Oni skin for Genji is currently available inOverwatch 2through a limited-time promotion on the Blizzard store.
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Overwatch 2 is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 battlefield brawl. Power up your railgun and disrupt the battlefield as Sojourn, or yield your axe and command attention as Junker Queen. Battle to take control of a robot and move it toward the enemy base in the new Push Mode. Bring the fight to new destinations across the globe in iconic locations like New York, Rome, Monte Carlo and Rio. Daily challenges and frequent updates mean there is always something new to play.
