Overwatch 2 Unveils Exclusive Events in China

Summary

• Overwatch 2 returns to China on February 19 with rewards from Seasons 1-9.
• Chinese players can earn Battle Pass rewards and participate in exciting in-game events.
• Season 15 will feature skin bundles inspired by Chinese mythology, but few details are known.

Overwatch 2 is making a grand comeback in China, bringing with it an array of rewards from Seasons 1 to 9, skins inspired by Chinese mythology, and much more. The Chinese Overwatch 2 community will be able to rejoin the action on Future Earth starting February 19, coinciding with the launch of Season 15.

Recently, Overwatch 2 announced its much-anticipated return to China. The game will officially relaunch on February 19, following a technical test from January 8 through 15. This test allowed fans to experience the content they missed, including Overwatch: Classic and the six new heroes introduced since the servers shut down in China during Season 2.

With the technical test now complete, Overwatch 2 has unveiled some of the exciting features Chinese players can expect. In a message from Overwatch 2 game director Aaron Keller on Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, he shared that a multi-week Return to China celebration will feature many of the most popular in-game events and rewards missed over the past two years. Additionally, all Chinese players will have the opportunity to earn Battle Pass rewards from Seasons 1 and 2 before the game relaunches, and rewards from Seasons 3 through 9 through in-game events once the game is back online.

Chinese Mythology – Theme for Overwatch 2 Season 15?

Keller also revealed that Overwatch 2 Season 15 will include skin bundles inspired by Chinese mythology. It's currently unclear whether these will be new or existing skins, if they will be exclusive to China, or if they will be part of a broader Chinese mythology theme for Season 15, similar to the Norse mythology-inspired cosmetics from Season 14.

Fans won't have to wait long for more details. Overwatch 2 Season 15 is scheduled to start on February 18, just before the game's official relaunch in China. With just over a month to go, players can anticipate more information about the upcoming season, with a full reveal expected in early February.

In the meantime, global fans can participate in the second 6v6 test, Min 1, Max 3, from January 21 through February 4, with the classic 2-2-2 team composition available until then. The Lunar New Year and the Moth Meta Overwatch: Classic events are also planned before Season 15, offering plenty of excitement for players worldwide. While Chinese players may miss out on these events, they can look forward to their own special celebrations soon.