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Limited-time events are in-game events that offer the player skins, sprays, Player Icons and other cosmetics, often celebrating the release of a new map or a short story. Some of these events are recurring.

In Overwatch, the non-seasonal limited-time events usually came in the form of smaller scale mini-events, with the event cosmetic usually unlockable through simply playing and winning games and/or watching associated Twitch streamers for a certain amount of time. (Your Blizzard account is required to be linked to your Twitch account to receive these rewards.) Most of the Overwatch mini-events returned as weekly challenges, before the release of Overwatch 2 during the Overwatch Anniversary 2022 event.

In Overwatch 2, limited-time events also often feature themed game modes in Arcade, and players can obtain the event cosmetics by completing Challenges. The challenges are not limited to just playing the game and are often tied to the event's themed game mode.

Diablo 20th Anniversary[ | ]

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Main article: Diablo 20th Anniversary

Diablo 20th Anniversary was a unique event in Overwatch that celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Diablo on December 31, 2016. Players received six unique sprays and a special player icon when they logged in during the following days.

BCRF Charity Event[ | ]

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Main article: BCRF Charity Event

The BCRF Charity Event was a limited-time event in which players could obtain cosmetics while donating for charity. It started March 8th, 2018 and ended May 21st, 2018. In-game rewards included the Legendary Pink Mercy skin, 2 Player Icons and 4 sprays. Purchasable T-shirts were also released in the Blizzard Gear Store during the event.

All proceeds from the purchases made of the Pink Mercy skin and the T-Shirts during the event were donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

Starcraft 20th Anniversary[ | ]

Main article: StarCraft 20th Anniversary

StarCraft 20th Anniversary was a unique event in Overwatch that celebrated the 20th anniversary of StarCraft on March 31, 2018. Players received a skin for Widowmaker when they logged in during the event. The event ran from March 6 to April 3, 2018.

D.Va’s Nano Cola Challenge[ | ]

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Main article: D.Va's Nano Cola Challenge

D.Va’s Nano Cola Challenge was the first mini-event in Overwatch. It started August 28th, 2018 and ended September 10th 2018. In-game rewards included the Epic Nano D.Va skin, 1 player icon, 3 in-game achieved sprays, and 7 twitch achieved sprays. Real World items includes the release of the D.Va Collection.

Ana's Bastet Challenge[ | ]

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Main article: Ana's Bastet Challenge

Ana's Bastet Challenge was the second mini-event released in Overwatch. It started January 8th, 2019 and ended January 21st, 2019. In-game rewards included the Epic Bastet Ana skin, 1 player icon, a victory pose, and 5 twitch-unlocked sprays. A free Funko POP! was also given to those who bought $20 of purchases on certain events.

The event coincided with the release of the Bastet short story.

Baptiste's Reunion Challenge[ | ]

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Main article: Baptiste's Reunion Challenge

Baptiste's Reunion Challenge was the third mini-event in Overwatch. It started June 18th, 2019 and ended July 1st, 2019. In-game rewards included a player icon, 8 sprays and the Epic Combat Medic Baptiste skin. Twitch rewards included 6 sprays.

The event coincided with the release of the What You Left Behind short story.

Bastion's Brick Challenge[ | ]

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Main article: Bastion's Brick Challenge

Bastion's Brick Challenge was the fourth mini-event in Overwatch. It started September 17th, 2019 and ended September 30th, 2019. In-game rewards included 6 Player Icons, 5 Sprays and the Legendary Brick Bastion skin. Twitch rewards included 3 sprays and 4 player icons.

Multiple Lego products featuring Overwatch characters were commercialized as a collaboration between Blizzard Entertainment and Lego. See LEGO Overwatch.

Mercy's Recall Challenge[ | ]

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Main article: Mercy's Recall Challenge

Mercy’s Recall Challenge is a mini-event that first ran from November 12 to December 2, 2019. In-game rewards included a player icon, 8 Sprays and the Legendary Dr. Ziegler Mercy skin.

The event coincided with the release of the Valkyrie short story.

Kanezaka Challenge[ | ]

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Main article: Kanezaka Challenge

The Kanezaka Challenge is a mini-event that first ran from January 12 to 25, 2021. In-game rewards included a player icon, 7 Sprays and the Epic Kyōgisha Hanzo skin.

This event celebrated the release of the Kanezaka map.

Ashe's Mardi Gras Challenge[ | ]

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Main article: Ashe's Mardi Gras Challenge

Ashe's Mardi Gras Challenge is a mini-event that first ran from February 25th to March 9th, 2020.

In-game rewards included 2 Player Icons, 7 Sprays and the Epic Mardi Gras Ashe skin.

Sigma's Maestro Challenge[ | ]

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Main article: Sigma's Maestro Challenge

Sigma's Maestro Challenge is a mini-event that first ran from July 14th to July 27th, 2020. In-game rewards included a player icon, 6 sprays, an emote and the Legendary Maestro Sigma skin.

The event coincided with the release of the Overwatch : Cities and Countries soundtrack.

Tracer's Comic Challenge[ | ]

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Main article: Tracer's Comic Challenge

Tracer's Comic Challenge is a mini-event that first ran from September 15th to 28th, 2020. In-game rewards included a player icon, 7 Sprays and the Epic Comic Book Tracer skin.

The event coincided with the release of the first issue of the Tracer—London Calling comic.

Symmetra's Restoration Challenge[ | ]

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Main article: Symmetra's Restoration Challenge

Symmetra's Restoration Challenge is a mini-event that first ran from November 17th to 30th, 2020. In-game rewards included a player icon, 7 Sprays and the Epic Marammat Symmetra skin.

The event coincided with the release of the Stone By Stone short story.

Roadhog's PachiMarchi Challenge[ | ]

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Main article: PachiMarchi

Roadhog's PachiMarchi Challenge is a mini-event that first ran from March 9 2021 to March 22 2021. rewards include a player icon, an emote, 7 Sprays and the Epic Pachimari Roadhog skin.

It returned in Overwatch 2 on March 21, 2023, with new cosmetics : 6 player icons, a name card and a weapon charm.

This events features Pachimari themed cosmetics and a unique gamemode, the Catch-A-Mari.

Ashe's Deadlock Challenge[ | ]

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Main article: Ashe's Deadlock Challenge

Ashe's Deadlock Challenge is a mini event that first ran from June 22nd 2021 to July 5th 2021. In-game rewards included a player icon, 7 Sprays and the Epic Deadlock Ashe skin.

The event coincided with the release of the Overwatch: Deadlock Rebels novel.

Cassidy's New Blood Challenge[ | ]

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Main article: Cassidy's New Blood Challenge

Cassidy's New Blood Challenge is a mini-event that first ran from November 9th to November 23rd 2021. In-game rewards included a player icon, 7 Sprays and the Epic Sandstorm Cassidy skin.

This event coincided with the release of the first issue of the New Blood comic.

Reaper's Code of Violence Challenge[ | ]

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Main article: Reaper's Code of Violence Challenge

Reaper's Code of Violence Challenge is a mini-event that first ran from February 22nd 2022 to March 8th 2022. Rewards included a player icon, 7 Sprays and the Legendary Dusk Reaper skin.

This event coincided with the release of the Code of Violence short story.

Support a Streamer[ | ]

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Main article: Support a Streamer

Support a Streamer was a mini-event that ran from June 29 to July 20 2022. Its reward was the Legendary Medic Brigitte skin.

This event took place during the second beta of Overwatch 2 as a collaboration with Twitch.

Battle for Olympus[ | ]

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Main article: Battle for Olympus

Battle for Olympus is a Greek Mythology themed limited-time event that first ran from January 5 2023 to January 19 2023. In-game rewards included 7 Player Titles, 7 Voice lines and the Legendary Winged Victory Mercy skin for completing challenges. Themed cosmetics were also purchasable from the shop.

This event came out during season 2 and was the first limited time event of Overwatch 2.

Ultimate Valentine[ | ]

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Main article: Ultimate Valentine

Ultimate Valentine is a limited-time event that first ran from February 14 to February 28, 2023. In-game rewards included a spray, 10 voice lines, a souvenir, 2 emotes and 2 epic skins. These rewards were granted for completing challenges. Shop cosmetics were also released.

During the event, an online dating simulator, Loverwatch: Love Never Dies, was released and granted 3 Player Icons, 3 Player Titles and a Hanzo highlight intro for completing challenges.

One-Punch Man x Overwatch 2[ | ]

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Main article: One-Punch Man x Overwatch 2

One-Punch Man x Overwatch 2 is a limited-time collaboration event that first ran from March 7 to April 6, 2023. The event features One-Punch Man themed cosmetics, either purchasable from the in-game shop or earnable through in-game challenges. In-game rewards included 2 Weapon Charms, a Name Card, a Highlight intro, a Victory pose and the legendary Mumen Rider Soldier: 76 skin.

PachiMarchi 2023[ | ]

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Main article: PachiMarchi

PachiMarchi event returned, running from March 21 to April 4. The event featured a new Arcade game mode, Roadhog's Catch-A-Mari, and a set of challenges that could be completed to unlock 6 Player Icons, a name card, a weapon charm and the epic Pachimari Roadhog skin.

Thai New Year[ | ]

Main article: Thai New Year
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Thai New Year event ran from April 6 to 25, 2023. The event features in-game challenges and a whole new game mode, B.O.B. and Weave. Completing the event challenges earns special Lifeweaver and Thai New Year rewards. In-game rewards included a voice line, a weapon charm, a spray, a souvenir and the epic Cassia Lifeweaver skin.

The event coincided with Thai new year and the release of the new Thai hero, Lifeweaver.

Starwatch[ | ]

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Main article: Starwatch

Starwatch is limited-time event featuring a new comic and a PvP game mode. The event ran from May 9 to May 23, 2023. In-game rewards included a weapon charm, 2 sprays, 2 voice lines, a name card and the epic Asteroid Wrecking Ball skin. Themed cosmetics were also purchasable from the shop.

Symmetra's Seeds of Order[ | ]

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Main article: Symmetra's Seeds of Order

Symmetra's Seeds of Order is limited-time event that ran from May 23 to May 29, 2023. In-game rewards included a souvenir, a voice line, and the epic Gardener Symmetra skin.

Pride 2023[ | ]

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Main article: Pride 2023

Pride 2023 is a limited-time event in Overwatch 2. It celebrates the Pride month and the release of new short story, As You Are. During the event Midtown map was decorated in Pride festivities, and a large collection of Pride-related Name Cards and Player Icons were made permanently available to players. The event ran throughout the month of June, 2023.

Questwatch[ | ]

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Main article: Questwatch

Questwatch is limited-time event and the overarcing theme of Season 5, running for the entirety of the season. The event questline featured Credits and Battle Pass XP as rewards. Themed cosmetics were available for purchase in the shop and unlockable through the Battle Pass.

Mischief and Magic[ | ]

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Main article: Mischief and Magic

Mischief and Magic is limited-time event that ran from July 15 to August 10, 2023 as part of the Questwatch theme of season 5. In-game rewards included 2 voice lines, the epic Spiritwarder Ana skin, 4 player icons and a weapon charm.

Underworld[ | ]

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Main article: Underworld (event)

Underworld is a limited-time event in Overwatch 2. The event launched with Season 6: Invasion, highlighting the new Underworld event mission. The event ran from August 10 to September 5, 2023. In-game rewards included the legendary Sparkplug Brigitte skin, 4 voice lines, 1 player icon and 1 player title, unlockable through challenges.

Illari Launch Event[ | ]

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Main article: Illari Launch Event

Illari Launch Event is a limited-time event in Overwatch 2. It launched with Season 6: Invasion, celebrating the addition of Illari. During the event, players could unlock 1 highlight intro, 1 victory pose and 1 spray for Illari by completing event challenges. The event ran from August 10 to 22, 2023.

Hero Mastery Event[ | ]

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Main article: Hero Mastery (event)

Hero Mastery event is a limited-time event in Overwatch 2. It launched in Season 6: Invasion, celebrating the addition of Hero Mastery, a new permanent game mode. During the event, players could unlock 1 souvenir, 1 weapon charm and 1 spray by completing event challenges. The event ran from September 5 to 26, 2023.

Trials of Sanctuary Event[ | ]

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Main article: Trials of Sanctuary

Trials of Sanctuary is a limited-time event in Overwatch 2. It was launched with the release of Season 7: Rise of Darkness, as a collaboration with Diablo to celebrate the release of Diablo IV with a new limited-time game mode. During the event, players could unlock 2 sprays, 1 voice line, 1 player icon, 1 player title and 1 weapon charm by completing event challenges, or buy unique cosmetics in the shop. The event ran from October 10 to November 2, 2023.

Overwatch 2 x LE SSERAFIM Event[ | ]

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Main article: Overwatch 2 x LE SSERAFIM

The Overwatch 2 x LE SSERAFIM collaboration event is a limited-time event in Overwatch 2. It launched in Season 7, celebrating the collaboration with the K-pop group's new song called Perfect Night, and real life merch. During the event, players can earn cosmetics by completing event challenges, or buy the unique cosmetics in the shop. The event runs from November 1 to 20, 2023.

Battle of the Beasts Event[ | ]

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Main article: Battle of the Beasts

Battle of the Beasts was a limited-time event in Overwatch 2. It launched with the release of Season 8: Call of the Hunt and hero Mauga. It was a new 4 player PvPvE game mode, where players could play the new hero Mauga, as well as see the new Orisa Mythic Skin. Most of these earnable cosmetics were for the new hero Mauga. During the event, players could unlock 1 Highlight intro, 1 Victory pose, 1 Spray, 1 Name Card and 1 weapon charm by completing the event challenges. The event ran from December 5 to 18, 2023.

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