Overwatch 2 announces collaboration with ‘My Hero Academia’

Overwatch 2 announces collaboration with ‘My Hero Academia’

Foo Zen-Wen

27 Aug, 2024, 08:59

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Last updated: 9 Apr, 2025, 11:03

In a delicious twist, Blizzard has announced their latest collaboration with popular anime ‘My Hero Academia!’. The collaboration will introduce 5 new legendary skins for players to pick up. Set to launch on the 17th October, it will run until the 30th of the same month. The news was first announced at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show.

Cosplay as your Favorite Heroes and Villains From the ‘My Academia’ Universe

This latest collaboration includes exclusive content perfect for fans of the popular shounen anime. Deku, the quirkless boy who All Might takes under his wing will be available for Tracer aficionados. Reinhardt will take part as the Symbol of Peace, All Might himself. Chills. And newest hero Juno will transform into the joyful Uravity, rounding out the hero side.

Overwatch 2 announces collaboration with ‘My Hero Academia’
The Symbol of Peace is going international on the 17th of October. Credit: Blizzard.

Two more from the ‘My Hero’ roster will join the Overwatch 2 ranks in the form of Kiriko, transformed into the dangerous Himiko Toga and Reaper as Tomura Shigaraki.

Another Legendary Collaboration

Overwatch 2 announces collaboration with ‘My Hero Academia’
PLUS ULTRA!!! Time to get your hero suit on with this latest OW2 collaboration. Credit: Blizzard

Overwatch 2 has truly brought some legendary collaborations in 2024 alone. Cowboy Bebop in Season 8, Porsche in Season 10, and Transformers in the last season (Season 11). Last year, Korean K-POP band Le Sserafim collaborated with Overwatch 2 to deliver their own unique legendary content.

Moreover, just over a week ago, the Overwatch 2 x World of Warcraft crossover just landed.

So this upcoming collaboration just feels like another massive progression for Overwatch 2 in their bid to produce more unique collaborations and hence, associations, for their playerbase. Fans are already eagerly awaiting both the release of this collection as well as future potential collaborations that would enhance their own champions and game experience in a similar unique fashion.

Overwatch 2 x My Hero Academia: What does it bring?

Alongside the 5 aforementioned legendary skins, additional cosmetics will also be released (to be announced at a later date). Furthermore, for the free to play player who do not wish to spend money, 5 sprays will also be available alongside a 'Mighty' gun charm.

 

Stay tuned to Strafe Esports for more updates as Season 12 continues to evolve!

Credit: Overwatch Cavalry // Blizzard


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