Blizzard Entertainment’s “Overwatch 2” is collaborating with Capcom’s “Street Fighter” franchise for an exciting crossover event starting May 20, 2025. The event will feature exclusive character skins that transform “Overwatch 2” heroes into “Street Fighter” characters. The lineup of Overwatch 2 characters getting Street Fighter-inspired skins includes:
Zenyatta as Dhalsim
Juno as Chun Li
Kiriko as Juri
Winston as Blanka
Sigma as M.
Bison
Soldier: 76 as Guile
Widowmaker as Cammy
Hanzo as Ryu
These unique skins aim to capture the essence of both characters, offering a fresh visual experience for players. The Kiriko-cosplaying-as-Juri Legendary skin and Juno as Chun-Li are expected to be particularly popular among fans. The collaboration announcement was made as Evo Japan 2025 kicked off in Tokyo.
In addition to the character skins, the event is expected to feature Street Fighter-themed emotes and other cosmetics.
Overwatch 2 and Street Fighter skins
Fans have expressed mixed reactions to the skin choices.
While some are excited about the collaboration, others have questioned the absence of original Street Fighter 6 characters and suggested alternative matches. Pricing details for the cosmetics haven’t been announced yet, but players should prepare for the possibility of premium pricing for these sought-after skins. This crossover event marks another significant addition to the series of special events in “Overwatch 2,” following the conclusion of the Gundam Wing event.
It is part of Blizzard’s ongoing initiative to reinvigorate the player base, as outlined in the recently unveiled Overwatch 2 Stadium roadmap for 2025. Fans eagerly await the chance to see these new skins in action and experience the clash of these two iconic gaming universes. Additional information and future announcements will be available on Blizzard’s and Capcom’s official channels as the event approaches.
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