Overwatch 2nd Anniversary Brings More Cosmetics And Free Weekend!

Blizzard is celebrating Overwatch’s 2nd Anniversary where players who login from May 23rd through June 12th will be able to experience a host of new content, including more than 50 new cosmetic items and the new Deathmatch map, Petra! During the event duration, all seasonal cosmetic items, as well as most of the past seasonal brawls will be back!

The Free Weekend will also be available from May 26th through May 29th!

Below are the full details of the 2nd Anniversary Overwatch event:

NEW ITEMS

• The Anniversary event will include more than 50 new items, including 8 new Legendary skins and 3 epic skins
• New dance emotes have been added for Doomfist, Moira, and Brigitte

YOUR FAVORITES ARE BACK

• The Anniversary event will bring back previous seasonal cosmetic items including your favorite dance emotes from last year’s event
• Past seasonal brawls are returning to the Arcade and will be rotated daily, including those found in Overwatch: Archives

NEW MAP

• The Anniversary event will introduce the brand new Deathmatch map, Petra.
• In addition to Petra, Deathmatch will include a new “Competitive Mode,” which will include placement matches, skill rating tiers, and leader boards

LOOT BOXES

• Players who login for the Anniversary event will receive one bonus Legendary Anniversary Loot Box, which will guarantee one Legendary item
• Players who purchase the 50 Loot Box Bundle will receive one bonus Legendary Anniversary Loot Box
• All previous Seasonal Event loot will be included in loot boxes during the duration of the event

FREE WEEKEND

• Overwatch and the Anniversary event will be playable during our Free Weekend event, which will run from May 26^th through May 29^th
• For those playing Overwatch on PlayStation, a PlayStation Plus account WILL NOT be required to play during Free Weekend

LEGENDARY EDITION

• A new version of Overwatch, Legendary Edition, will be released digitally on May 23^rd
• Legendary Edition will include sets of Legendary, Epic and Origin skins for a total of 15 skins with purchase

*This event applies to Overwatch on all platforms including PC, PlayStation and Xbox One.

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Beatrix

Undying Blue

An elite Society agent and contractor of the seal weapon Embrasque, Beatrix's ferocity when facing primal beasts is rivaled only by her insatiable hunger for glory.

Eustace

Earthrending Thunder

An elite Society marksman and contractor of the seal weapon Flamek Thunder, Eustace is efficient, laconic, and longs to live in a world of peace and quiet.

Fraux

Striking Strength

Pactbearer to The Devil, a primal seeking to create a new world order, Fraux is otherwise an ordinary skydweller whose heart, character, and temperament are filled with love and compassion.

Fediel

Darkness Personified

One of the Six Dragons, entities who exist beyond the confines of the natural world. Having dominion over darkness, she influences the very laws of nature.