Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch (OW) will be offering a variety of new content for the mid-season of Season 2, "The Great Summit ". To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the launch of OW, special anniversary content will also be available.
Season 2 "The Great Summit" enters its mid-season! Anniversary event to commemorate the 10th anniversary of "OW
シエラのデビューとともに開幕したシーズン2「大いなる頂」もミッドシーズンを迎えました!
アナ用新ミシック・スキン「ラー」や新作ショップ・スキンを始めとするアップデートを今すぐチェック!☑https://t.co/lq49ST1oOa#オーバーウォッチ pic.twitter.com/prHGPfTsb3
— オーバーウォッチ (@jpPlayOverwatch) May 13, 2026
Season 2 "The Great Summit," which opened with the debut of Sierra, is now in its mid-season. Various new contents are scheduled to be delivered in this mid-season.
As 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of "OW," the annual anniversary event will be even more special than usual. The anniversary event will be even more special than usual, with nostalgic exclusive modes, community participation events, the ability to watch matches with Top 500 players, and much more!
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of "OW"! What's included in the anniversary event?
ブリザード・エンターテイメント公式サイトOW is a team shooting game based on the concept that "anyone can be a hero. Thanks to the support of many fans, the game will celebrate its 10th anniversary in May 2026. To commemorate this anniversary, an anniversary event will be distributed!
- Event period: May 13, 2026 (Wed) - June 2, 2026 (Tue)
You can enjoy nostalgic modes! Limited Mode
In this event, you can enjoy different modes from different eras on a weekly basis as a limited mode.
- Starting Wednesday, May 13: "Classic" 2016 Patch
- Wednesday, May 20: Mystery Showdown
- Wednesday, May 20: "Classic" 2020 Patch
Limited rewards are available! Event Challenge
The Event Challenge will offer special new rewards exclusive to the Anniversary!
- Exclusive remixed skins featuring the original "OW" members
- 22 developer-designed customization items
- 11 customization items created by community artists
In addition to the Event Challenges, the event will also offer cooperative challenges for all players participating in the event. The challenge consists of multiple milestones, and players will be rewarded for each milestone they complete!
Get items in the "Anniversary Treasure Box"!
Limited items from the event will also be randomly distributed in " Anniversary Treasure Boxes ". The contents of this box will not be duplicated, so you can get all the special items by steadily collecting them. The bonus item for completing the box is the "10th Anniversary" Legendary Skin for Tracer!
In addition, there will also be login rewards based on your OW playing history, as well as background music and visuals for the anniversary menu!
Misick skin "Ra" for Ana is now available! The Sun God of Ancient Egyptian Mythology is the motif of this skin!
ブリザード・エンターテイメント公式サイトA new mid-season Misick skin for Anna, based on the ancient Egyptian sun god "Ra", is now available. You can customize it to your liking by opening the customization options.
Unlocked items include
- Level 1: Dazzling and divine sun god base skin with ability VFX (toggle on/off)
- Level 2: Additional hairstyles and hair ornaments to change the look of the base skin
- Level 3: Two additional colors: royal purple and pink/sand
- Level 4: Ambient VFX (toggleable on/off) with gorgeous lighting to add a divine touch.
The new skins also include a "Special Color" customization option (Gold, Pearl, Twilight). If you want to customize your skin even more, why not unlock this option as well?
Watch the "Top 500" matches! Witness highly skilled players in action!
This mid-season, we are introducing a new feature that allows you to watch the "Top 500" matches, where the best OW players gather, in real time. The real-time streaming will be free of any extra production or editing, so you can enjoy the pure, high-level play and excitement that only live streaming can provide!
June is also "Pride Month" to celebrate diversity. Exclusive Updates
ブリザード・エンターテイメント公式サイトPride Month " will be held in June 2026 to bring diverse communities together to celebrate diversity. The annual Pride Month update will be implemented.
- Period: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - Monday, July 1, 2026
During this period, the entire field will be decorated with seven colors and confetti, and rainbow flags will be displayed all over the map in "MIDTOWN" and "NEW QUEEN STREET". In addition, a commemorative skin "Neon Color" for Life Weavers will be distributed as a login reward!
Collaboration between "YOASOBI" and OW? A meaningful post was released!
🤔@YOASOBI_staff https://t.co/LSxXxkwhgn
— オーバーウォッチ (@jpPlayOverwatch) May 13, 2026
On OW's official X (@PlayOverwatch ), there is a DM exchange with popular artist "YOASOBI". What is the true meaning of this post that seems to suggest a collaboration? Stay tuned for further information!
During the anniversary period, many new limited edition skins and other items will be available. More details can be found on the official Blizzard Entertainment website! Why not take this opportunity to play through the OW 10th Anniversary events?