The highly-anticipated Overwatch 2 Anniversary event has made its way to PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, bringing with it a plethora of premium skins available in a dedicated shop, along with the revival of classic game modes.
The Overwatch Anniversary event stands out as a fan-favorite on the OW2 calendar, as it reintroduces various modes from past events on a weekly rotation, giving players the chance to relive these exciting experiences.
In the year 2023, the event spans three weeks, with each week featuring a returning game mode. It kicks off with Winter Wonderland and Battle for Olympus, followed by Assault, Catch-a-Mari, and Starwatch: Galactic Rescue in week 2. Finally, week 3 brings back Summer Games and Mischief & Magic, offering a diverse array of game modes to enjoy.
Yes, you read it correctly. 2CP (Two Capture Points) is making a limited-time return, giving fans an opportunity to see if this mode, which garnered its share of controversy in OW1, has seen improvements in Overwatch 2's transition to 5v5 gameplay.
Furthermore, this event offers players the chance to earn up to 3,000 OW credits, which can be used to purchase items from the Anniversary shop. Notably, this special shop features premium skins, including Space Raider Cassidy and Hermes Lucio, adding a unique twist to your heroes' appearances.
In addition to the Anniversary event, this patch brings adjustments to Hero Mastery. Completing a hero mastery course in the gold bonus tier will now grant a bonus score based on the speed at which you completed the course. This bonus score is determined by the time difference down to the nearest tenth of a second between your time and the gold bonus tier. Players can easily view this new bonus time in the finish line bonus tooltip on the course summary screen. These changes apply to all Hero Mastery courses played from this point forward and are designed to enhance competition on the global leaderboards for each course.
Bug Fixes
- Previously Resolved:
- An issue causing jump pads to malfunction after a round transition has been fixed.
- A bug resulting in Sombra's EMP failing to apply to certain targets has been resolved.
- A bug on Suravasa that prevented players from contesting the Ruins objective point (E) when standing in specific locations has been fixed.
- General bug fixes and improvements have been made.
These updates enhance the Overwatch 2 experience, offering players a chance to enjoy nostalgic game modes and unlock premium skins, while also introducing improvements to Hero Mastery and addressing various bug issues for a smoother gameplay experience.
