Overwatch 2 Eyes My Hero Academia Collab: Brace for Skin Prices

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.

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.