Overwatch 2 Teases New Mythic Weapon Skin for Season 13

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Overwatch 2 Teases New Mythic Weapon Skin for Season 13

Key Takeaways

  • Overwatch 2 Season 13 introduces a new Mythic weapon skin for Soldier: 76 called Deliverance.
  • The key art for Season 13 appears to offer a sneak peek at the Deliverance skin, likely to be released in mid-November.
  • Previous Mythic weapon skins had four tiers of upgrades available for individual purchase, costing $40 for the full ensemble.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I’ve seen my fair share of gaming trends come and go. However, nothing quite compares to the anticipation that builds around new content drops in Overwatch 2. The latest addition to the roster is the Deliverance Mythic weapon skin for Soldier: 76, and let me tell you, it’s a beauty!

In the upcoming season 13 of Overwatch 2, a new extraordinary weapon skin for Soldier: 76, named Deliverance, is being introduced. Players have already caught a glimpse of it in the update’s main artwork. The official release date for this Mythic weapon skin is scheduled for mid-November in Overwatch 2.

In Season 11, Overwatch 2 debuted its first Mythic weapon skin, the Bound Demon for Reinhardt. Similarly, in Season 12, they presented the Midnight Sun Mythic weapon skin for Ana. Keeping up with this trend, Season 13 is planning to introduce a Mythic weapon skin for Soldier: 76, reportedly named Deliverance, as hinted by one line in the official blog post.

However, fans may have already seen this new Mythic weapon skin without realizing it. The key art for Overwatch 2 Season 13 features the Mythic Spellbinder Widowmaker front and center, with several other skins surrounding her, including a couple from the My Hero Academia crossover. Soldier: 76 can be seen behind Widowmaker – and though he is in his default appearance, he is wielding an extraordinary weapon. This is almost certainly a first look at Deliverance.

Overwatch 2 Season 13 Mythic Weapon Skin – Soldier: 76

In Overwatch 2, Legendary weapon skins have progressed through four levels of enhancements that players can buy separately, with a complete set costing 80 Mythic Prisms ($40). The basic skin comes with unique user interface elements and sounds. The second level unlocks interactive features such as Reinhardt’s killstreak and Ana’s color-changing based on healing or damage dealt, in addition to more distinct UI components. The third level introduces a special weapon animation flourish, while the final level includes a unique kill animation. It’s reasonable to expect that Soldier: 76’s weapon will follow this design.

In the middle of their respective seasons, both Bound Demon and Midnight Sun were introduced into Overwatch 2. If Deliverance follows suit, we can expect its release to coincide with the mid-season update for Season 13, which is tentatively scheduled for either November 12th or 19th.

A multitude of enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the new Mythic weapon skin for Soldier: 76, eager to witness it in action. However, some were puzzled by the liquid-filled canister attached at the bottom, likening the weapon to a water gun. On the other hand, others felt let down because both Mythic skins this season were given to damage heroes, a practice that Overwatch 2 has previously employed for tank and healer weapons. At least, they lamented, it wasn’t another hero besides Soldier: 76 receiving the skin, as he had already obtained a color-changing Los Muertos Weapon Skin in Overwatch 2. Fortunately, disgruntled players can still accumulate their Mythic Prisms for future seasons.

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2024-10-24 00:53