Overwatch’s 2-Year Anniversary Event is now live, introducing a slew of new content for fans to enjoy for the game’s second birthday.
As previously detailed, the anniversary event brings over 50 new cosmetic items to the game, while also bringing back all season cosmetic items from the past. Additionally, past season brawls - including the
Overwatch: Archives - return and will rotate on a daily basis.
Also arriving alongside the Anniversary Event is
the new Deathmatch map, Petra. The new map is themed to look like an excavation site and preservation project for the ruins of Petra. It features high vistas, twisting passageways, and deep caverns; a dilapidated bridge stretches across the map and the ground underneath it can apparently crumble away to reveal a lethal pit. A trailer showing off Petra was released over the weekend, so be sure to
check it out here.
Coinciding with the Anniversary Event is the release of Overwatch legendary Edition, a special-edition version of the game that includes 5 Origin, 5 Epic, and 5 Legendary skins. It also offers a slew of cosmetic items for Blizzard’s other games, including:
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[Diablo III] Mercy's Wings: Slay demonic forces throughout the High Heavens and Burning Hells while donning Mercy’s wings, and all of Sanctuary will know of your allegiance to Overwatch!
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[StarCraft II] Player Portraits: These picture-perfect portraits of Tracer, Reaper, Pharah, Winston, Bastion, and Soldier: 76 give new meaning to the phrase "Hero of the Koprulu Sector."
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[Hearthstone] Overwatch Card Back: If you happen to find yourself in a Tavern Brawl, show your opponent you’ve got backup with an Overwatch-themed card back.
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[World of Warcraft] Baby Winston Pet: Adorably cuddly and highly intellectual, the Baby Winston pet will be at your side as you fight across Azeroth.
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[Heroes of the Storm] Tracer Hero: The cavalry's here! Jump into the Nexus with Tracer and surprise your enemies in the blink of an eye.
Blizzard is actually offering discounts on both the normal and Legendary editions of
Overwatch which can be purchased for $19.99 or $39.99, respectively, until June 5. The actual
Overwatch Anniversary Event runs from May 22 through June 11 and is live on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.