Overwatch 2: Cowboy Bebop Crossover Teased in Season 9 Trailer

Blizzard Entertainment recently released a trailer for Season 9 of their popular hero shooter Overwatch 2, titled "Champions". The trailer showcased upcoming features like a ranked reset, new weapon skins, and a cosmic horror theme. However, what caught many fans' eyes was a subtle teaser at the very end, hinting at a crossover with the classic anime Cowboy Bebop.

Overwatch 2 x Cowboy Bebop Crossover Teased

The teaser features the Route 66 map, with a tumbleweed rolling by. It then cuts to the interior of a diner, with a jukebox that starts playing "Tank!" by Seatbelts - the iconic opening theme to Cowboy Bebop. This is likely no coincidence, as Route 66 is associated with the cowboy hero Cole Cassidy.

Hints at Cowboy Bebop Skins and Cosmetics

While not yet officially announced, the music choice strongly suggests some kind of collaboration between the two franchises. Many fans quickly jumped to the assumption that Cole Cassidy would be getting a Spike Spiegel skin, the protagonist of Cowboy Bebop.

• In the past, Overwatch crossovers like One Punch Man have added themed skins and cosmetics to the game.
• Players began speculating what other heroes could potentially get Cowboy Bebop inspired looks.
• Suggestions included a Faye Valentine skin for Ashe, a Vicious skin for Genji, and even Edward and Ein skins for Bob and Ashe.

Overwatch x Cowboy Bebop Release Window

Overwatch 2 Season 9 is set to kick off on February 13th, so any potential Cowboy Bebop crossover would likely arrive in the first two months.

• This matches up with the time frame of previous collaborations.
• The One Punch Man event occurred about a month after the start of Season 8.

Crossovers Bring Added Buzz

While the details are still murky, the Cowboy Bebop teaser trailer certainly drummed up excitement in both fandoms.

• Overwatch crossovers have proven popular in the past, bringing added buzz and players to the game.
• The nostalgia factor of reimagining heroes as classic anime characters is part of the appeal.

Only time will tell if players can walk the spaceways as Spike Spiegel or engage in bounty hunting as Faye Valentine. But the teaser has fans eagerly anticipating what might be Overwatch's coolest crossover yet. Blizzard is clearly aiming for an event that will be a "giant leap for Overwatch kind" with this collaboration.

Summary

• Overwatch 2 Season 9 trailer teases Cowboy Bebop crossover
• Music and Route 66 map hint Spike skin for Cassidy
• Possible skins for Ashe, Genji, and more heroes
• Likely to arrive 1-2 months into Season 9 based on past timing
• Fans excited to see how heroes get reimagined as Bebop characters