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The Overwatch 2 x Cowboy Bebop collaboration event was suddenly dropped by Blizzard Entertainment in a surprising post on X. The ongoing Season 9 is set to see another collaboration with an anime franchise, this time with an intergalactic crew. Launching into action in March, this supposed month-long extravaganza promises an intergalactic adventure that'll have you on the edge of your seat.
With a stellar array of fresh skins and goodies up for grabs, some available for purchase and others ripe for the taking through daring challenges, there's no shortage of excitement in store.
When will the Overwatch 2 x Cowboy Bebop collaboration event be released?
A sudden post on X by Overwatch has caught fans off-guard. The sequel to Blizzard's popular hero-shooter game has just announced an Overwatch 2 x Cowboy Bebop collaboration event, arriving on March 12, 2024.
As Overwatch 2 gears up for its second-ever collab, the developers are aiming for the stars, convinced that this duo will pave the way for even more thrilling crossovers down the line. So grab your space cowboy hat and saddle up for an epic ride – it's time to see where this intergalactic adventure takes us.
What to expect in Overwatch 2 x Cowboy Bebop collaboration event
The Overwatch 2 x Cowboy Bebop collaboration event is the second anime crossover in the game, following the One Punch Man collaboration in 2023. The collaboration saw good success as fans bared their wallets for the Doomfist and Genji skins. Continuing on the same anime franchise crossovers, Blizzard has now aimed for the wallets of the classic space odyssey fans.
Skins in the Overwatch 2 x Cowboy Bebop collaboration event
Overwatch's X account released a video with stellar animation, bringing in the nostalgic vibes of Cowboy Bebop. While the exact skins and details are not known as of this writing, the silhouettes seen in the animation feature five Overwatch heroes:
- Cole Cassidy
- Ashe (and Bob)
- Wrecking Ball
- Sombra
- Mauga
The Wrecking Ball skin will be free to obtain, as has been revealed by Crunchyroll. With Cassidy being depicted as Spike Spiegel and Ashe as Faye Valentine, the dynamic duo's exploits are almost as famous as the Deadlock Gang themselves!
As March 12 gets closer, players should probably brush and clean their Peacekeeper Pistols and ready up on their hacking skills. A retro space adventure awaits as Cowboy Bebop enters the Overwatch 2 scene. It's high noon, fellas.
FAQs about the Overwatch 2 x Cowboy Bebop collaboration
Q. When will the skins be released?
The skins will be released on March 11, 2024, a day before they go live in the game.
Q. Are there any free skins?
Yes, the Ein Wrecking Ball skin is going to be free, as has been revealed by Crunchyroll.
Q Will Ashe and Bob both have new skins?
Yes. Ashe and Bob come as a pair, and as such Bob will have a new makeover as well. The animation shows Bob in a knight’s armor.
Q. What are all the Cowboy Bebop characters in the Overwatch 2 x Cowboy Bebop collaboration?
The collaboration features Cassidy as Spike Spiegel, Ashe as Faye Valentine, Wrecking Ball as Ein, Sombra as Edward, and Mauga as Jet Black.
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