Overwatch Celebrates a Decade With Free Anniversary Rewards
Blizzard launched the Overwatch 10th Anniversary event on May 12, 2026, giving players roughly three weeks to collect a generous suite of free cosmetics before the celebration ends June 2 at 11 a.m. PT. The mid-season patch introduced 21 exclusive launch hero skins featuring purple-themed variants for every original roster member from Tracer through Ana, all obtainable through simple login and weekly challenges. Players will also find 15 Anniversary Loot Boxes, community-made 2D cosmetics, weapon charms, and special player titles waiting in their career profiles.
Chinese accounts receive additional Mythic skins beyond the global reward pool, though the standard offering remains substantial for collectors worldwide. No Battle Pass purchase is required, and every reward is accessible to all accounts regardless of ownership status or playtime history.
Classic Modes Return Alongside Community Goals
Fan-favorite Arcade modes Lockout Elimination and Total Mayhem return with boosted experience gains, while community challenges track global statistics including total wins, hero pick rates, and survival times to unlock bonus loot for all participants. Claiming everything requires only logging in during the event window, playing a few matches to trigger login rewards, completing the weekly objectives, and checking the career profile for automatic drops.