Overwatch 2 Announces Exclusive Events for Chinese Market

Overwatch 2's triumphant return to China on February 19th brings a wave of exciting rewards and events! Players will have the opportunity to catch up on missed content from Seasons 1-9, earning Battle Pass rewards and participating in popular in-game events.

The highly anticipated relaunch follows a successful technical test (January 8-15) which allowed players to experience previously unavailable content, including "Overwatch: Classic" and six post-China-shutdown heroes.

Game director Aaron Keller's Xiaohongshu (RedNote) announcement details a multi-week celebratory event. Players will unlock Battle Pass rewards from Seasons 1 and 2 pre-launch, and Seasons 3-9 via post-launch in-game events.

A Mythological Twist for Season 15?

Intriguingly, Keller also teased Season 15 skin bundles inspired by Chinese mythology. Whether these are new or existing skins, and their exclusivity to China, remains a mystery. The possibility of a broader Chinese mythology theme for Season 15, mirroring Season 14's Norse theme, is exciting speculation. The official reveal is expected in early February, shortly before Season 15's February 18th launch.

In the meantime, global players can enjoy the "Min 1, Max 3" 6v6 test (January 21-February 4) featuring the classic 2-2-2 team composition. Lunar New Year and "Moth Meta Overwatch: Classic" events are also planned before Season 15. While Chinese players may miss these, their own unique celebrations are just around the corner.