Overview of Upcoming Overwatch 2 x Gundam Wing Collaboration
- Confirmed heroes Mercy, Ramattra, Reaper, and Soldier: 76 are set to receive Gundam Wing-themed skins.
- Fans speculate about potential character designs, including Altrom and Wing Zero.
- The crossover event is scheduled to launch on April 29.
Recent leaks suggest that Overwatch 2 will introduce Gundam Wing skins for several heroes including Mercy, Ramattra, Reaper, and Soldier: 76. This announcement follows the commencement of Season 16, which started on April 22 and brought a variety of updates, such as balance adjustments and the introduction of new features and content.
Season 16 is notable for the introduction of Freja, identified as the 43rd playable character in the game. This new damage hero is designed for players skilled in positioning, combining mobility with ranged combat capabilities. Additional features include the new Stadium mode, enabling 5v5 matches in a best-of-7 format, alongside hero bans in competitive matches—a highly requested feature from the community. The impending Gundam Wing crossover is one of the most anticipated highlights of this season.
An insider on Twitter, wiki_ow, disclosed that the aforementioned heroes will be receiving these unique skins. However, specifics regarding which Gundam Wing characters will inspire the skins, their pricing, and the possibility of themed items like emotes and sprays remain undisclosed. It’s worth noting that a trailer for Season 16 appears to confirm Mercy’s involvement in the crossover, although it stops short of identifying the Gundam Wing character she will embody.
Details on the Heroes Receiving Gundam Wing Skins in Overwatch 2
- Mercy (confirmed)
- Ramattra
- Reaper
- Soldier: 76
Community reaction has been enthusiastic, particularly regarding Ramattra, a tank character with a dedicated following. Players are speculating on possible Gundam Wing inspirations for his skin. Suggestions have included characters like Altrom and Talgeese, while others have proposed creative ideas for Reaper (potentially Deathscythe Hell or Sandrock skins) and Soldier: 76 (RX 78-2 skin). While the Cross-Over hasn’t included characters such as Echo, Pharah, or Mauga, fans express that they could fit perfectly into the Gundam Wing theme.
It is important to note that the information shared by wiki_ow remains speculative, and alterations to the character selections may occur as the crossover approach. As players anticipate the official launch on April 29, they can also enjoy other limited-time cosmetics through the Stadium: Initiation event, which offers new skins for Soldier: 76 and Juno as well as skins for popular heroes like Mercy, Moira, and Widowmaker through the new Dokiwatch series.