Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch (hereinafter referred to as OW) delivers various new content for the midcycle of Season 2 Summit.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of OW's release, special anniversary content will also be rolled out.
Season 2 "Summit" Moves to Midcycle! "OW" 10th Anniversary Event Is Also Held
The climb up the Summit continues with Season 2’s Midcycle update 🏔️
Learn more about Ana’s new Ra Mythic Skin, Pride rewards, tons of new Shop collections, Competitive Drives, and more.
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— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) May 12, 2026
Season 2 Summit, which kicked off with Sierra's debut, is finally reaching its midpoint.
In this Midcycle, various new content deliveries are scheduled.
Because 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of OW, the anniversary event is a more special edition than usual.
In addition to nostalgic limited modes, attention should be paid to the packed content such as community participation events and a spectating feature for matches with Top 500 players participating!
Celebrating "OW" 10th Anniversary! What Is the Content of the Anniversary Event?
Blizzard Entertainment official websiteOW is a team shooting game based on the concept that anyone can be a hero.
Supported by many fans, it reaches its 10th anniversary of release in May 2026.
Commemorating this, the anniversary event will be delivered!
- Event Period: May 12, 2026 to June 1, 2026
Nostalgic Modes Can Be Enjoyed! Limited Modes
In this event, as limited modes, you can enjoy different modes from different eras every week .
- From May 12: Patch Classic 2016
- From May 19: Mystery Showdown
- From May 26: Patch Classic 2020
Limited Rewards Can Be Obtained! Event Challenges
In the challenge events, special new rewards limited to the anniversary can be obtained!
- "OW" original roster-inspired limited Remix Skins
- 22 exclusive cosmetics from the Devs
- 11 exclusive cosmetics from community creators
In addition to the event challenges, a cooperative challenge that all event-participating players tackle together will be delivered.
It is composed of multiple milestones, and you can earn further rewards upon each completion!
Get Items with "Anniversary Loot Boxes"
Limited items of the event are also randomly delivered in Anniversary Loot Boxes.
Because the contents of this box do not duplicate, you can steadily get all special items by collecting them.
When you complete them, as a bonus, Tracer's Legendary Skin "10-Years Cheers Tracer" can be obtained!
Besides that, login rewards corresponding to your OW play history, anniversary-themed menu BGM and visuals, and more also appear!
Ana's Mythic Skin "Ra" Appears! The Sun God of Ancient Egyptian Mythology Is the Motif
Blizzard Entertainment official websiteIn Midcycle, a new Mythic Skin for Ana modeled after the ancient Egyptian mythological Sun God "Ra" appears.
If you unlock the customization options, you can customize it to your liking.
Unlock Content
- Level 1 unlocks the base skin and Ability VFX Toggle for a radiant solar combat aura.
- Level 2 adds additional hairstyles and ornate headpiece variations, each one shaping your godly form.
- Level 3 introduces royal purple and gold or sun-warmed pink and sand colorways, evoking different aspects of the sun’s dominion.
- Level 4 unlocks the Ambient VFX Toggle, surrounding you in luminous light as you ascend above your enemies.
Also, the customization option "Special Colors" (Gilded and Iridescent Aspects) is prepared for this new skin.
For those who want to customize the skin further, why not try unlocking this as well!
Spectate "Top 500" Matches! Let's Witness the Play of High-Skill Players
In this Midcycle, a new feature allowing you to spectate "Top 500" matches in real time, where OW's foremost players gather, will be introduced.
With real-time delivery with absolutely no unnecessary staging or editing, you can enjoy pure high-level play and excitement unique to live streaming!
"Pride Month" Celebrating Diversity Is Also in June. Limited Updates Implemented
Blizzard Entertainment official website"Pride Month," where various communities become one to celebrate diversity, is implemented in June 2026.
The annual Pride Month limited updates will be conducted.
- Implementation Period: June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026
During this period, the entire field is colored in seven colors and confetti, and you can enjoy "Midtown" and "Toronto" where rainbow flags are raised across various locations of the maps.
Besides that, Lifeweaver's Commemorative Skin "Dayglow Lifeweaver" will be distributed as a login reward!
A Collaboration Between "YOASOBI" and OW? A Cryptic Post Disclosed
Stay tuned for more soon ✨ pic.twitter.com/k1GsvMUqJb
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) May 13, 2026
On OW's official X (@PlayOverwatch), there is also a DM exchange with the popular Japanese artist YOASOBI.
What is the true meaning of this post that seems to suggest a collaboration...?
Attention gathers on follow-up reports!
During the anniversary period, many limited new skins and more also appear.
Details can be confirmed from the Blizzard Entertainment official website!
By all means, taking this opportunity, why not try playing through the events celebrating the 10th anniversary of OW completely.
