Overwatch 2’s One-Punch Man Collaboration Is Now Live: Details

Overwatch 2’s collaboration occasion with the uber-popular anime One-Punch Man is now dwell. Marking the primary IP crossover for Blizzard’s team-based shooter, the replace ushers in a brand new set of skins and different beauty gadgets impressed by the anime. The occasion is scheduled to final for a month till April 6, throughout which era gamers can full in-game challenges to unlock rewards, together with a free Legendary standing Mumen Rider Soldier: 76 pores and skin. Other skins will must be bought from the in-game store utilizing Overwatch Coins.

The 4 heroes headlining the Overwatch 2 x One-Punch Man collab have the identical movesets as traditional, however seem as if they’re cosplaying characters from the anime. “As massive fans of anime and One-Punch Man, we’re beyond thrilled to bring this new collaboration to our players around the world. The Overwatch universe is an optimistic vision of near-future Earth, so why wouldn’t Doomfist cosplay Saitama?”, Mike Ybarra, president, Blizzard Entertainment, stated in a ready assertion. The gauntlet-wielding Doomfist is the best option to symbolize Saitama, who is thought for his devastatingly highly effective punches. Both characters are bald too.

For 2,500 Overwatch Coins, gamers can unlock the Doomfist-Saitama bundle, which incorporates the pores and skin, a ‘Saitama Punch’ spotlight intro, an unique title card, the ‘Training Regiment’ emote, and a “One Hundred Push-Ups…” quote voice line. The new therapeutic ninja Kiriko is subsequent on the record, long-established after Tatsumaki, the tornado-bending skilled hero. Her bundle prices 2,100 Overwatch Coins, and easily features a victory pose and a reputation card along with the pores and skin. The lowest priced bundle is Genos Genji, the cybernetic disciple of Saitama, costing 1,900 Overwatch Coins and granting solely a pores and skin and a reputation card.

Another possibility is to purchase the One-Punch Man Mega bundle, which incorporates all of the aforementioned gadgets for 4,400 items of in-game forex — 2,100 lower than it will price to purchase them individually. Coins might be bought instantly from the in-game retailer — costing $19.99 (about Rs. 1,637) for two,000 items. Alternatively, they are often earned in smaller portions by finishing weekly challenges.

As acknowledged earlier than, the fourth pores and skin primarily based on Mumen Rider’s look might be unlocked by finishing unique challenges, as one among six completely different rewards. Players have a whole month to rack up 24 full matches, no matter what recreation mode they select to play — Arcade, Competitive, or Casual modes — and finally unlock the particular pores and skin for Soldier: 76. Here’s a breakdown of the rewards you may get upon finishing every milestone:

• 4 video games performed — Saitama’s Fist Weapon Charm
• 8 video games performed — Mumen Rider Name Card
• 12 video games performed — Cyclist of Justice Victory Pose for Soldier: 76
• 16 video games performed — Justice Crash Highlight Intro for Soldier: 76
• 20 video games performed — Boros Weapon Charm
• 24 video games performed — Legendary Mumen Rider-Soldier: 76 pores and skin

At the second, Overwatch 2 is having fun with its Season 3 occasion as nicely. This launched an Asian mythology theme and a brand new ice-based Control map known as Antarctic Peninsula. The annual PachiMarchi occasion can also be returning on March 21, bringing a limited-time ‘Kill Confirmed’ mode and a Roadhog pores and skin bearing a Pachimari tattoo on his spherical stomach. Meanwhile, the One-Punch Man anime collection is gearing up for its third season, announced final yr, with a poster that includes Saitama and Hero Hunter Garou.

The Overwatch 2 x One-Punch Man occasion is now dwell throughout PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.