Overwatch 2 World of Warcraft event (Image: BLIZZARD) Overwatch 2 fans are about to be treated to big week of new content, including a huge World of Warcraft crossover. It's all part of the Overwatch 2 mid-season update, which has a September 17 release date and a 6pm BST UK launch time. The headline feature is the World of Warcraft event, which adds new WoW outfits including the Reinhardt Lich King skin, alongside Sylvanas Windrunner Widowmaker, Thrall Zenyatta and a new Torbjorn variant.
That's on top of a new Overwatch 2 x World of Warcraft game mode featuring the Alliance and Horde. The new World of Warcraft crossover event can be seen in the trailer further down the page. Related articles Argos customers rush to buy essential PS5 Pro accessory that's selling out fast PS Plus Extra and Premium September games release time, date and titles leaving Helldivers 2 September update patch notes, release date, time and NEW Warbond In addition to the World of Warcraft crossover, Blizzard has announced plans to bring Overwatch 2 to Xbox Game Pass (despite the fact that it's already free-to-play).
While it may not sound like a big deal, Overwatch 2 fans can bag a selection of free skins by linking accounts. Blizzard explains more: "Link your Battle.net account to an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass for Console, or PC Game Pass account by November 11 and log back in to unlock a cache of exclusive benefits that will elevate your Overwatch 2 cosmetics to new heights.
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