In Overwatch, the Lunar New Year cosmetics were cosmetics that could only be unlocked during the Lunar New Year event, either by logging in, completing limited time challenges, opening Lunar Loot boxes or purchasing them with Credits . In Overwatch 2, you can purchase any of the past event skins that were not part of weekly challenges from either the Hero Gallery with Credits and Coins (750 The Overwatch 2 Year of the Snake event is well underway, so why not complete a bunch of the event challenges while donning some Lunar New Year skins? The game has had many Lunar New Year skins over the years, and 2025 brings both new ones and old favorites to the in-game shop. Read on for all of the currently available Overwatch 2 Lunar New From experiments in team strategy with Overwatch Classic: Moth Meta and 6v6 Min 1, Max 3, to the deadly elegance of the Mythic Lead Rose Ashe Weapon Skin, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Prepare to embrace nostalgic gameplay, utilize Ashe’s rebellious edge, and celebrate the Year of the Snake Lunar New Year event—all while taking Overwatch 2 Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon challenges. The Overwatch 2 Lunar New Year event has come with new challenges that players can complete to earn cosmetics. There are 12 challenges in total that you can track to get the cosmetics available for the Lunar New Year event. So far, the Overwatch 2 Lunar New Year event includes the new Mercy one plus returning skins for D.Va, Bastion, and more in addition to the return of the Mischief & Magic game mode plus fan-favorite brawls. There are also new challenges and a lot of free items up for grabs. To participate in the festivities, simply launch Overwatch 2 and select The Lunar New Year is an annual seasonal event. The event is based on the real life Lunar New Year festival celebrated in several Asian countries, especially China. This event has exclusive cosmetics. Each event is named after the associated animal in Chinese zodiac. 2017: January 24 to February 13 (Year of the Rooster) 2018: January 8 to March 5 (Year of the Dog) 2019: January 24 to February The completed skin encompasses the spirited personalities shared by both Tracer and Nezha! Come earn your stripes, skins, and loot boxes as Overwatch celebrates Lunar New Year with our event from now until February 12 at 11 A.M. PST. Wishing you good fortune, joy, and a Happy Year of the Tiger! The Year of the Dragon is here, featuring the return of fan-favorite Mischief and Magic prop hunt, past Lunar New Year game modes, new rewards, and all new skins in the shop. Read on to discover what adventures and rewards await when you log onto Overwatch 2. Prop Hunt Returns We’ve rounded up the five best Chinese New Year events in gaming this year. Overwatch 2 (available until 3 February) The hero shooter Overwatch 2 is celebrating the Lunar New Year in 2025, as it does every year. This year, the hide-and-seek mode Mischief & Magic will return to pit Rogues against Knights in a tense game of prop hunt. Overwatch 2 returns to China on February 19, with unique events celebrating Chinese culture. Mythological skins and rewards from Seasons 1–9 will be available. The Lunar New Year event and Min 1, Max 3 test offer engaging pre-season activities. Season 15 launches on February 18, featuring Chinese-inspired content and gameplay updates. Overwatch's Year of the Rooster event is live, and along with it, 13 new Chinese New Year-themed skins and a pile of other cosmetics, including profile icons, sprays, victory poses, emotes, and Winter Wonderland Sprays Teased Mei and D.Va Skins, Maybe Genji, Symmetra And More. Blizzard just announced a new Overwatch event for the Chinese New Year, the team over at Blizzard is just spoiling their fans with skins. “The Year Of The Rooster” event starts next week, on Jan. 24, the exact start time is still unknown. The Year of the Dragon is here, featuring the return of fan-favorite Mischief and Magic prop hunt, past Lunar New Year game modes, new rewards, and all new skins in the shop. Read on to discover what adventures and rewards await when you log onto Overwatch 2. Prop Hunt Returns Lots of sprays, skins and emotes in there – we’ll get to see them all tonight, along with patch 1.7.. Update January 23, 2017:Looks like the Overwatch Chinese New Year event, Year of the All the everything from Overwatch's Year of the Rooster event - skins, emotes, highlight intros, victory poses and voice lines.00:06 - Ana00:43 - Bastion01:2 The next big live event in Overwatch kicks off on Jan. 24, and it's a celebration of the Chinese New Year.. Blizzard hasn't revealed much more than that at this point. Video teasers offer brief Cassia (Thai New Year skin) Lotus Phi Ta Khon Mercy - 4 cultural themes. Fortune Zhuque Seolbim Miko With the addition of this new skin, that'd be 5 skins total, which would make her on par with Symmetra. As Overwatch 2 enters its 15th season, excitement is building for what lies ahead. Between the possible Atlantic Arcology map, exclusive Lunar New Year skins, and Blizzard's renewed presence in Here are the best Overwatch Lunar New Year skins. Zhuque Mercy. Screengrab via Blizzard Entertainment. This colorful gilded skin is based on the mythological Zhuque from Chinese culture A “Bull Demon King” is mentioned in the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West, a novel that’s inspired many of Overwatch’s prior Lunar New Year skins. This skin may very well be turning
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