Summary

  • Mercy, Ramattra, Reaper, and Soldier: 76 are claimed to get Gundam Wing skins in an upcoming Overwatch 2 collab event, according to a leak.
  • Fans are excited about possible skins incorporating characters like Altrom or Wing Zero.
  • The Overwatch 2 x Gundam Wing crossover starts April 29.

An Overwatch 2 leak has allegedly revealed that Mercy, Ramattra, Reaper, and Soldier: 76 will be the heroes receiving Gundam Wing skins. Overwatch 2 kicked off Season 16 on April 22 and came with big news such as buffs and nerfs, adjustments to perks, and the upcoming crossover with the iconic mecha franchise.

Season 16 of Overwatch 2 marks the debut of Freja, the 43rd playable character in Blizzard's shooter and a new damage hero. Suitable for players experienced in positioning and precision, Freja has a kit that combines mobility and ranged attacks. Further additions to Season 16 are Stadium mode, in which players compete in 5v5 matches in best-of-7 series, and hero bans in competitive play, finally bringing one of the features most requested by the community. The new season will also release a collaboration with Gundam Wing, and a new leak reveals potential information about it.

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On Twitter, user wiki_ow revealed that Mercy, Ramattra, Reaper, and Soldier: 76 will be the heroes getting Gundam Wing skins. The rumor doesn't share further details, such as which Gundam Wing characters will turn into skins, their price, or whether other themed items like emotes and sprays will be released. It is worth noting that Blizzard appears to have already confirmed Mercy for the event in the Season 16 trailer. However, the video does not say which Gundam Wing character will be the skin of the popular Overwatch 2 support.

Overwatch 2 Leak Claims to Reveal Which Heroes Will Get Gundam Wing Skins

  • Ramattra
  • Reaper
  • Soldier: 76
  • Mercy (already official)

On social media, players were particularly excited about the chance of Ramattra getting a new skin, as the Overwatch 2 tank is a fan-favorite name. Some comments mentioned potential Gundam Wing characters that could become skins for Ramattra, such as Altrom and Talgeese. Another comment speculated about Deathscythe Hell or Sandrock as a Reaper skin, RX 78-2 for Soldier, and Wing Zero for Mercy. The comments also lamented that the crossover excluded characters like Echo, Pharah, and Mauga, who some fans mentioned “would be perfect” for a Heavyarms skin.

The information shared by wiki_ow at the moment is just speculation, and the characters receiving the skins may change. However, players are expected to have more information very soon, as the Overwatch 2 x Gundam Wing crossover arrives next Tuesday, April 29. While the skins inspired by the popular Japanese franchise aren't available yet, players can secure other cosmetics, such as limited-time skins for Soldier: 76 and Juno by participating in the Stadium: Initiation event, and the new Dokiwatch series, with skins for heroes such as Mercy, Moira, and Widowmaker.

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Overwatch 2
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Top Critic Avg: 77 /100 Critics Rec: 65%
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Released
August 10, 2023
ESRB
T For Teen // Blood, Mild Language, Use of Tobacco, Violence
Developer(s)
Blizzard
Publisher(s)
Blizzard
Engine
Proprietary Engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
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Overwatch 2 is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 battlefield brawl. Power up your railgun and disrupt the battlefield as Sojourn, or yield your axe and command attention as Junker Queen. Battle to take control of a robot and move it toward the enemy base in the new Push Mode. Bring the fight to new destinations across the globe in iconic locations like New York, Rome, Monte Carlo and Rio. Daily challenges and frequent updates mean there is always something new to play.

Cross Save
yes
Franchise
Overwatch
Steam Deck Compatibility
n/a
Early Access Release
October 4, 2022
PC Release Date
August 10, 2023
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
August 10, 2023
PS5 Release Date
August 10, 2023
Nintendo Switch Release Date
August 10, 2023
Genre(s)
Shooter
Platform(s)
PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Switch, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, PC
OpenCritic Rating
Strong
How Long To Beat
35 hours
X|S Optimized
n/a