Overwatch 2 x World of Warcraft collaboration trailer: Release date and all skins

The Overwatch 2 x World of Warcraft collaboration trailer just dropped, and fans love it. Blizzard Entertainment, the developer of both games, decided to celebrate the completion of 20 years of World of Warcraft with a crossover event, which means exclusive cosmetics coming to Overwatch 2. The event will start on September 17, 2024, and include exclusive character skins, possible special adventures, and other cosmetic items like emotes and sprays.

This article will cover the details of the collab, including the official release date and the character skins.

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Release Date of Overwatch 2 x World of Warcraft collaboration

Through an official post on X, Overwatch revealed the trailer and release date for the Overwatch 2 x World of Warcraft collaboration. As mentioned, the event starts on September 17, 2024.

The game is notorious for its collaboration events which always bring fresh exclusive content and incentives for playing. This is going to be no exception, with the character skins already looking exceptional.

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All skins in Overwatch 2 x World of Warcraft collaboration

The Overwatch 2 x World of Warcraft collaboration will feature four exclusive character skins that will essentially combine both the game worlds and honor their legacy.

1) Sylvanas Windrunner Widowmaker

Sylvanas Windrunner Widowmaker (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

The Sniper hero in Overwatch 2, Widowmaker, gets to honor ‘The Dark Lady,’ Sylvanas Windrunner of World of Warcraft. The similar design styles of both the characters combine extremely well together. The outcome is this ritualistic night-themed skin with edgy-looking armor and weapon, keeping the characteristic color scheme of Widowmaker.

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2) Lich King Reinhardt

Lich King Reinhardt (Image via Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.)

Overwatch’s Tank giant, Reinhardt, again gets the spotlight. He gets to pay homage to the ‘Dark Lord of the Dead,’ The Lich King from World of Warcraft. The developers decided to keep the ‘ice’ concept from The Lich King’s lore and designed Reinhardt similar to ‘The Awakened Lich King.’ The character's skin radiates different shades of blue and is completely ice-themed, with even his melee getting The Lich King’s weapon.

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3) Thrall Zenyatta

Thrall Zenyatta (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

In the collab, Overwatch 2 Healer Zenyatta’s skin takes concepts from World of Warcraft’s Earthbinder, Thrall. Her character's face and hair get the classic Thrall makeover while her outfit remains classy in shades of pink and green. The design is a perfect blend between the supportive nature of Zenyatta and the crushing character of Thrall.

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4) Diamond Magni Torbjorn

Diamond Magni Torbjorn (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Torbjorn and Magni Bronzebeard go hand-in-hand. With their character models being so similar, and a Magni Torbjorn skin already existing, the developers decided to bring an upgrade. Essentially a diamond version of Magni Torbjorn, this skin fits the theme of the event perfectly, and thus gets a special feature in the collab.

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The Overwatch 2 x World of Warcraft collaboration event is just a few days away and the community is already excited. These collaboration events are always special to the veterans of the game and also attract new players. Considering these are two giants in their respective genres, this event is destined to succeed.