The Overwatch Anniversary events will be a major event in the Overwatch calendar year for professionals and casual gamers alike. As always, there has been some speculation as to what to expect, and as the date approaches, here are our guesses as to what to expect from the Overwatch Anniversary 2020 Event.
The date hasn’t been officially confirmed for the Overwatch Anniversary , but the dates follow the trend for May, with events typically taking place between May 20th and June 15th , so check out the official Blizzard Twitter accounts to keep an eye on! Now let’s get to what we can expect.
Cosmetics
Let’s talk about cosmetics. So now not about what you can smear on your face, but about new skins for our favorite heroes. Overwatch is known for its wide range of skins for their Overwatch characters , but none are more important than the Overwatch Anniversary Event skins. There are a lot of sophisticated cosmetics here that make us shine in-game in a new light.
New emotes, sprays and voice commands
You can’t eat cake without candles, right? Well, at this event, the candles are new emotes, sprays, and voice commands that will follow the shiny anniversary skins in game. That makes you hungry, doesn’t it?
What is old is new
Previous Overwatch skins from older events will be available for purchase should you feel the need to purchase skins or other items that you missed. The events are as follows:
- Lunar New Year in January
- Overwatch Archives in March
- Summer Games im August
- Halloween terror in October
- Winter Wonderland in December
New and returning modes
Blizzard usually brings back some fan favorites along with some new game modes for the people! With the Experimental Map for the live servers still ongoing, we wouldn’t be surprised if the Overwatch developers use this map to create something crazy for fans to play, such as the new modes:
OVERWATCH 2 – A VISUAL EVOLUTION
Overwatch 2 takes the world and gameplay to a new level: the environments are more dynamic, the battles are more comprehensive, improved effects and shadows enrich the atmosphere in the game. You will be immersed in the story of Overwatch in gripping events. All heroes will get a completely new, even more detailed and authentic look in Overwatch 2.
The five best Overwatch skins
As really cool – so you could title the new Overwatch skins. Because Blizzard Entertainment has really put a lot of effort this time and gifted the community with new cosmetics.
The OverwatchEcent Archives is in full swing. And once again, it takes us back to the original Overwatch team that used to fight in the streets of King’s Row against the rebellion started by the Null Sector. We also remember eight years ago when we took control of Blackwatch, a terrorist organization bent on destruction. But besides all the nostalgia, there’s something else that makes this event: the Archives skins. Here comes the top 5 of the best Cosmetics.
5th Place: Zarya’s “Workout.”
Giving us a bit of workout reality is Zarya’s “Workout” skin at #5. At a young age, Zarya identified a lot with athletics and here she shows that she’s a tough woman. But we honestly expected something more from the professional weightlifter. Still, the skin turned out quite nice.
4th Place: Roadhog’s “Militia” Look
Blizzard has done a good job of mixing the scout and military outfits, so Roadhog’s “Militia” skin lands in 4th place. We especially love the patches attached to the dungarees, but this skin isn’t as colorful and fancy as, say, other skins in the ranking. For that, it gets a solid 4th place.
3rd place: Junkrats “King Jamison
Majestic and bold in 3rd place is Junkat’s “King Jamison” skin. After being banished from Junkertown by the queen, he’s back and presents himself as a real eye-catcher that the queen would be jealous of. We were taken with the golden leg, but so much potential was lost with the rather plain shirt. That’s why Junkrat only makes it to number 3.
2nd place: Pharah’s “Aviator” style
Lieutenant Fareeha “Pharah” comes flying in at number two, in a stunning look that should wow anyone. The aviator sunglasses plus jetpack give her a thematically badass appearance that still makes her look cool and beautiful.
1st Place: Ana’s “Sniper” Skin.
Ana breathes new life into us with her “Sniper” skin and is unrivaled our No. 1 spot. During the Omnic crisis in her earlier years, Ana slayed the Omnics in this color stunning outfit. Her red scarf, headset and many other smaller accessories add the finishing touches to the skin that have us excited.
We’re excited to see when and with which skins Blizzard will wow us again. For more info on Overwatch and everything else about the world of Esports and gaming, check out Early Game.
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