Summary

  • Overwatch 2 will feature an epic battle between one Winston and 100 Soldiers on May 6 at 12 pm PT on Twitch.
  • The live event will feature some surprise content creators, but many details have yet to be revealed.
  • Overwatch 2 is also collaborating with Gundam Wing for themed skins.

Overwatch 2 has announced a live event in which a single Winston will face off against 100 Soldiers. This unique experiment looks inspired by the 100 men vs. One gorilla debate that has gone viral online and puts an Overwatch 2 spin on the battle.

One of the reasons the Overwatch franchise has remained popular over the years is its roster of characters. While the original game launched with some memorable heroes, Blizzard has expanded the lineup considerably since then. In particular, Overwatch 2 continues to add new characters, introducing more options for Support, Tank, and Damage players to choose from when starting a match. Despite these new additions, many fans still love the designs and lore surrounding some of the original cast, including Winston and Soldier: 76.

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Now, Blizzard has revealed that fans will get to see an unusual fight between these two characters. Specifically, Overwatch 2 is hosting a live event that will reveal what would happen if one Winston went up against 100 Soldiers. This unusual showdown will be streamed live on the PlayOverwatch Twitch channel on May 6 at 12 pm PT and is expected to include some content creators, though their names were not revealed in the announcement. When sharing the news, the developer opened a poll asking fans which side would win the battle. So far, Winston leads the way at 56.9%.

Overwatch 2 Showdown Features One Winston and a Soldier: 76 Army

While the date and time have been set, many details surrounding the live event remain unknown. While the number of combatants is set, the conditions of battle are up for speculation. For example, giving Winston his Primal Rage Ultimate could make him significantly more difficult to deal with. In addition, it remains to be seen if this will be a mode that all players can check out. Regardless, fans seem excited for whatever May 6 has in store, with the announcement already having over 7.4K likes.

It will be interesting to see how everything goes down in this upcoming battle between Winston and a Soldier: 76 army. If this live event proves successful, it could open the door to further character showdowns with unique rules. The Overwatch 2 roster has 43 heroes, so there is seemingly no shortage of possible combinations that Blizzard could try.

While fans are gearing up for this showdown, it is not the only thing going on in the team-based hero shooter. In addition, Overwatch 2 is collaborating with Gundam Wing for its 30th anniversary, offering players the chance to purchase themed skins for Reaper, Ramattra, Soldier: 76, and Mercy. Time will tell what other exciting events Blizzard has planned for Season 16 and beyond.

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Overwatch 2
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Shooter
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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