Overwatch 2 G.I. Joe collaboration: Release date, and what to expect

Blizzard Entertainment has officially revealed the brand-new Overwatch 2 G.I. Joe collaboration. In their latest trailer, the developers have showcased the brand new collab, providing players a detailed look at the upcoming cosmetics and in-game items featured at this event.

This article will provide a detailed brief on everything we know about the Overwatch 2 G.I. Joe collaboration. Read below to know more.

Release date for the Overwatch 2 G.I. Joe collaboration

The OW2 G.I. Joe collaboration will go live for all regions on July 1, 2025. Players can expect this update to have a synchronized launch across all platforms globally. This collaboration is merely going to be a store event, and players can expect a limited-time range of cosmetics going up for sale.

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What can we expect from the Overwatch 2 G.I. Joe collaboration?

As stated above, the upcoming OW2 G.I. Joe collaboration is confirmed to be a store event. There will be no limited-time game modes or any other mini-events with regard to this collaboration. However, fans can expect a unique range of hero skins tailored to feature both the G.I. Joes and the Cobras.

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Following the official reveal trailer, we've gathered that there will be five unique limited-time collab cosmetics:

Genji as Snake Eyes
Freja as Scarlett
Reaper as Cobra Commander
Widowmaker as Baroness
Doomfist as Destro

Fans are undoubtedly excited to witness this event. The G.I. Joe collaboration definitely sparks a trip down memory lane, and we believe it is one of the most fitting crossovers introduced in Overwatch 2.

That said, we do believe that Blizzard Entertainment could've added a little more to this event, especially because Soldier: 76 was pretty much ready to be cast as Duke from G.I. Joe.

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That's everything you need to know about the Overwatch 2 G.I. Joe collaboration. This article will be updated when the official prices for these different crossover skins are released by Blizzard Entertainment.

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With a bachelor's degree in History and pursuing Law at the moment, Sportskeeda Esports & Gaming writer Jay Sarma may not have an ideal connection to the journalism world. However, his sheer passion for gaming has helped him reach over 4 million reads and is fast approaching the two-thousand-article mark.

Jay always strives to provide the most accurate information after cross-checking multiple sources. His coverage focuses exclusively on FPS titles such as COD, Apex Legends, Valorant, Counter-Strike, and Overwatch. It was Counter-Strike that sparked his love for competitive esports, and presently, Apex Legends is his favorite multiplayer title.

He enjoys watching ALGS (Apex Legends Global Series) during tournament seasons and loves to observe how each team plays out different strategies in the competitive scene. His favorite organization is Falcons, but he also roots for Team Luminosity solely because of pro player sweetdreams.

In his free time, he loves to soak in the serenity of nature with walks and runs. He is an avid gardener as well.

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