Overwatch 2 is set to collaborate with My Hero Academia on October 17, introducing new skins to the game. This announcement was made during Xbox's TGS 2024 presentation, highlighting that the focus on skins has become a significant trend in Overwatch 2, moving away from the rich playable content seen in the original game. The skins will feature characters like Izuku Midoriya, All Might, and Tomura Shigaraki; however, fans should brace themselves for high pricing similar to other recent collaborations, which can start at around $19 each. Despite the franchise's popularity, including a live-action Netflix adaptation underway, the community remains wary of Activision Blizzard's monetization strategies.
What characters will be included in the Overwatch 2 and My Hero Academia collaboration?The collaboration will include characters such as Izuku Midoriya (Deku) as Tracer, Ochaco Uraraka (Uravity) as Juno, All Might as Reinhardt, Tomura Shigaraki as Reaper, and Himoko Toga as Kiriko.
My Hero Academia, a wildly popular manga that concluded recently, follows Izuku Midoriya, a powerless boy striving to become a hero in a world brimming with superpowers. His journey begins when the legendary hero All Might chooses him as a successor, leading to a high school filled with unique abilities and challenges, which makes the character skins especially resonant with fans of both the anime and gaming communities.
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It's cool to see Overwatch 2 tapping into the world of My Hero Academia for new skins; the crossover really highlights how gaming can blend with beloved pop culture. However, the rising cost of these cosmetics might leave some fans feeling more like sidekicks than heroes.
It's cool to see Overwatch 2 partnering with My Hero Academia, bringing beloved anime characters into the mix, but the rising costs of these skins make me a bit uneasy. While collaborations can breathe new life into the game, I hope they don't lose sight of what made the original Overwatch special—immersive content over just flashy cosmetics
Man, Overwatch 2’s collaboration with My Hero Academia has me pretty excited While the skins look awesome, it’s a bit of a bummer that Activision Blizzard is sticking to those high price tags—it feels like they’re prioritizing monetization over the rich content the original game was known for.