Overwatch 2 Unveils Exclusive Events in China

Summary

• Overwatch 2 is set to return to China on February 19, offering rewards from Seasons 1-9.
• Chinese players will have the opportunity to earn Battle Pass rewards and participate in exciting in-game events.
• Season 15 will feature skin bundles inspired by Chinese mythology, though details are limited.

Overwatch 2 is making a grand return to China, bringing with it a host of rewards from Seasons 1 through 9, skins inspired by Chinese mythology, and much more. The Chinese Overwatch 2 community will be able to dive back into Future Earth on February 19, coinciding with the start of Season 15.

Recently, Overwatch 2 announced its much-anticipated return to China. The game will officially relaunch on February 19, following a successful technical test from January 8 to 15. This test allowed fans to experience the content they missed, including Overwatch: Classic and all six heroes introduced since the servers closed in China during Season 2.

With the technical test now complete, Overwatch 2 has shared some exciting news for Chinese players. According to a message from game director Aaron Keller on Xiaohongshu (also known as RedNote), a multi-week Return to China celebration will feature many of the popular in-game events and rewards that fans have missed over the past two years. Chinese players will be able to earn Battle Pass rewards from Seasons 1 and 2 before the relaunch, and rewards from Seasons 3 through 9 through in-game events after the game becomes available again.

Chinese Mythology – Theme for Overwatch 2 Season 15?

Keller also hinted that Overwatch 2 Season 15 will include skin bundles inspired by Chinese mythology. It's currently unclear whether these skins will be new or existing, if they will be exclusive to China, or if they might be part of a broader Chinese mythology theme for Season 15, similar to the Norse mythology-inspired cosmetics in Season 14.

Fans worldwide won't have to wait long for more information. Overwatch 2 Season 15 is scheduled to start on February 18, just before the game's official relaunch in China. With just over a month to go, players can expect to learn more about the upcoming season soon, with a full reveal likely in early February.

In the meantime, players can participate in the second 6v6 test, Min 1, Max 3, from January 21 through February 4, featuring the classic 2-2-2 team composition. The Lunar New Year and the Moth Meta Overwatch: Classic events are also set to occur before Season 15, offering plenty of excitement for players. While Chinese players may miss out on these events, they can look forward to their own special celebrations soon.