Overwatch 2 just dropped its most stylish crossover yet with Persona 5. Here's everything you need to know :
1. From Sept 16 - 30, Overwatch 2 players can dive into a full-blown Phantom Thieves experience. The collab brings 5 Legendary skins inspired by Persona 5's iconic characters. Let's break them down 🎨
2. 🃏 Wuyang as Joker (Ren Amamiya)
🦊 Lifeweaver as Fox (Yusuke Kitagawa)
💀 Genji as Skull (Ryuji Sakamoto)
👑 D.Va as Queen (Makoto Niijima)
🐆 Mercy as Panther (Ann Takamaki)
Each skin is packed with references to their Personas and signature styles Mercy's wings channel Panther's Carmen 💃
3. Wuyang's staff evokes Joker's Arsene 🕶️
D.Va's mech is a slick nod to Queen's motorcycle Johanna 🏍️
Even the movement leaves paint splashes - a tribute to Persona 5's bold art style 🎨
4. The event also includes:
🔸A themed event hub with Persona 5 UI
🔸In-game challenges and rewards
🔸Hidden Easter eggs
🔸Key art by Persona 5's legendary artist Shigenori Soejima 🖌️
5. Fun fact: Wuyang's Joker skin marks the fastest collab skin debut for a new hero in Overwatch 2. He was just introduced in Season 18 - talk about a stylish entrance 😎
6. This crossover continues Overwatch 2's streak of anime collabs, following Cowboy Bebop and Gundam Wing. Blizzard's clearly leaning into fan-favorite franchises - and we're here for it 🙌
7. Whether you're a Persona 5 veteran or just love killer skins, this event is a must play. So gear up, Phantom Thieves - it's time to infiltrate Overwatch 2 🎮💥
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