Overwatch 2 tends to release multiple limited-time events for players to enjoy across each Competitive Season. These events can include different limited-time gameplay modes, event challenges, and special one-time rewards that can be earned throughout their duration.

One such event is none other than the Hacks & Hijinx event, which is part of the events in Season 17. Hacks & Hijinx introduced a limited-time game mode of the same name in which several mechanics have been reworked and implemented to allow for fun, chaotic gameplay. Paired with the Hacks & Hijinx event are a series of challenges that players can complete to earn unique rewards. If you're curious about these challenges and how to complete them, all relevant information has been included in the guide below.

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All Hacks & Hijinx Event Challenges + Rewards in Overwatch 2

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In Overwatch 2, the Hacks & Hijinx event will be available for players to participate in between July 15, 2025, and July 28, 2025. During this time, players can participate in the limited-time Hacks & Hijinx game mode to complete various challenges and earn rewards such as Battle Pass XP, sprays, Loot Boxes, player titles, weapon charms, and more.

These challenges can generally be completed by simply completing Overwatch 2 matches, specifically matches of Hacks & Hijinx, hitting a certain number of stats during the event, using certain abilities, or completing matches as specific roles. Generally, you can also double the progress of many challenges for every win that you secure.

In total, there are nine different Hacks & Hijinx event challenges to be completed. A complete breakdown of every challenge and the relevant rewards has been outlined below:

Challenge Name

Description

Rewards

Hackerman

Complete 8 Hacks & Hijinx challenges
  • Hackerman player title

Keeping it Simple

Complete 3 games of Hacks & Hijinx.

Wins grant double progress.
  • 5000 Battle Pass XP
  • Pixel Ninja player icon

Mixing it Up

Complete 6 games of Hacks & Hijinx.

Wins grant double progress.
  • 5000 Battle Pass XP
  • 8 Bit Raiders spray

Whole New Game

Complete 9 games of Hacks & Hijinx.

Wins grant double progress.

Support Hijinx

Complete 10 games as any Support hero in Hacks & Hijinx.
  • 10000 Battle Pass XP

Tank Hijinx

Complete 10 games as any Tank hero in Hacks & Hijinx.
  • 10000 Battle Pass XP

Damage Hijinx

Complete 10 games as any DPS hero in Hacks & Hijinx.
  • 10000 Battle Pass XP

Ultimate Hijinx

Use your Ultimate 25 times in Hacks & Hijinx.
  • 10000 Battle Pass XP

Infinite Ammo

Deal/boost a total of 15,000 damage.

(Excludes total mayhem and co-op modes).
  • 8-bit Medal weapon charm

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August 10, 2023
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