What to Expect From Overwatch 2’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Crossover

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As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I must admit that the latest crossover in Overwatch 2 between this epic game and the iconic series Avatar: The Last Airbender has left me utterly thrilled! My gaming journey started back in the ’90s, and I can’t help but feel nostalgic seeing these two giants collide.

The fourteenth season of Overwatch 2 has arrived, and it’s bringing the much-anticipated collaboration with Nickelodeon’s hit series, “Avatar: The Last Airbender“. Hinting at this crossover in the Season 14 trailer, sharp-eyed fans spotted what seems to be Zenyatta adorned in an Avatar Aang costume. With hopes running high for skins like Blue Spirit Genji, Cabbage Man Wrecking Ball, King Bumi Sigma, and Katara Mei, only one skin has officially been announced so far.

A possible sneak peek of the upcoming skins for Overwatch 2 was first seen on TikTok. So far, Blizzard hasn’t confirmed its validity, but given the timing, it appears plausible. Expected in the in-game store on December 17, here are some exciting prospects from this collaboration that players can anticipate.

Overwatch 2 and Avatar: The Last Airbender Skins

Players Can Expect 5 New Crossover Skins In Overwatch 2 Season 14

In Season 14, Venture will be acquiring its first legendary skin. While opinions are divided over it being a collaboration skin, the idea of Venture portraying Toph Beifong in the collaboration between Overwatch 2 and Avatar: The Last Airbender seems fitting. Given that Venture is the only character in the game capable of digging underground, teaming up with Toph Beifong, the tenacious earth-bending master from the Gaang, makes perfect sense. The official Overwatch X account (previously Twitter) announced this skin in a post on December 5th.

Previous collaborations like Overwatch 2’s fusion with Cowboy Bebop have generally featured at least five character skins. The leaked image, which should be viewed with caution, suggests that this collaboration might include the following skins:

  • Aang Zenyatta
  • Zuko Genji
  • Toph Venture
  • Suki Kiriko
  • Appa Orisa

It’s worth mentioning that there has been debate about Kiriko possibly getting her third collaboration character skin, after Le Sserafim and My Hero Academia. However, the idea of Orisa transforming into Aang’s loyal sky bison, Appa, seems fitting, and Zenyatta as Avatar Aang is a perfect match. Although Blizzard might have overlooked the chance to make Genji a Zuko-like Blue Spirit character, it’s still an intriguing idea.

In addition, occasionally, Overwatch 2 offers free crossover skins when you play a specific number of matches or via Twitch Drops, like the Soldier: 76 Mumen Rider skin from Season 1. However, it seems that the Overwatch 2 and Transformers collaboration might have changed this practice, as suggested by Aimee Dennett, Overwatch 2’s associate director of product management in an interview with ComicBook. Therefore, fans may not expect a free skin for Season 14’s partnership, although it remains uncertain at this stage.

Overwatch 2’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Skin Prices and Extra Details

Previously, single collaboration skin packs were priced at 2500 Overwatch Coins, while mega bundles were offered at 6800 Overwatch Coins. To make a purchase, gamers must visit the Overwatch Shop. It’s essential to mention that for those who wish to buy a skin without accompanying emotes and sprays, they can visit the Hero Gallery in Overwatch 2 during its collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender. There, they can acquire these items at a lower price during the crossover period.

Collaboration skin bundle prices may fluctuate at Blizzard’s discretion.

Enthusiasts of both platforms can anticipate a themed event featuring multiple tasks, the successful completion of which will result in exclusive player badges, titles, and experience points. This could resemble the My Hero Academia challenges in Overwatch 2, where cosmetics and XP can be obtained by participating in as few as 10 games and up to 100. Rewards tied to Avatar: The Last Airbender are assured, but their specific nature remains unclear at this time. Here’s hoping that one of these rewards will be an Air Nomad-themed player title or something similar.

With the hoped-for collaboration between Avatar: The Last Airbender and Overwatch 2 no longer on the cards, fans can anticipate additional collaborations in the future as Blizzard’s hero-shooter moves towards 2025. Players can eagerly await fresh content and crossovers during the upcoming seasons. Alongside Season 14’s Norse mythology theme, 6v6 gameplay tests, and the arrival of a new character named Hazard, there are plenty of exciting developments to look forward to in the game.

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2024-12-10 03:15