The latest patch from Overwatch brought a lot of new features. For a limited time, there is a completely new game mode and cool skins.
The Summer Games in Overwatch
The latest patch from Overwatch was quietly released again without much notice on the test server. Just in time for the start of the Olympic Summer Games, the characters of Overwatch are also striving for new best performances. Therefore, there are over 100 new cosmetic items that you can earn. You can see all the new skins and emotes in a quick overview in the official video from Blizzard.
The new game mode will be temporarily introduced in the form of a brawl and takes place on a completely new map. Basically, it’s a soccer match where 3 Lúcios compete against 3 others. Anyone who has checked out the game “Rocket League” knows exactly how funny it can end.
The new loot boxes are available only for the duration of the event, until August 22, 2016. They temporarily replace the regular loot boxes and can be obtained through leveling up. Each of these boxes contains at least one item from the Olympic collection, with multiple items possibly showing up at the same time. The special skins, voicelines, emotes, and victory poses can only be obtained until August 22; afterwards, they will no longer be available. They cannot be purchased with credits either.
Moreover, there were some bug fixes and improvements to the interface. Players can now also see who has registered as a group in the “Quick Play” mode. Additionally, there are small design changes on the map “Watchpoint: Gibraltar” to balance the ratio between attackers and defenders.
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