In a few days, it will get extra cold in Overwatch with the Winter Wonderland 2018. The winter event starts soon, so put on your gloves.
Many players may still remember Winter Wonderland from previous years. This year, Blizzard is bringing back the winter event. It all starts on December 11.
Winter Wonderland 2018 in Overwatch – What’s inside?
On social media, the Overwatch team announced Winter Wonderland 2018. A short teaser trailer shows that the Blizzard World map transforms into an inviting Christmas setting. And it features a night theme instead of bright sunshine.
How long does the event last? The event starts on December 11 and will be active until January 2. So you have nearly 3 weeks to take advantage of the event bonuses.
What content does the winter event bring? Blizzard has held back details on the event. The community assumes that, as usual, there will be skins, other cosmetic items, and probably a Christmas map. However, nothing has been confirmed yet.
Is there a new brawl? Another question players are pondering. In a developer update from September 2018, Jeff Kaplan, the Overwatch Director, explains that while Blizzard would continue to create cosmetic items for seasonal events, the seasonal game modes would remain as they are. Instead of creating new ones, the focus would be more on balancing and quality-of-life improvements.
It seems that the popular mode Mei’s Yetijagd will return to Overwatch for these holidays.
We expect more info on this event as we approach the start date of December 11.
What do the fans say? On Reddit, excitement over the teaser is high. Player gallantgrift writes: “Looks like they are going for a Christmas theme instead of just winter. Yay!”
Other players are already expressing skin wishes: “I want a snowball Hammond. That’s all,” writes Nightzio. Do you also have a few skins you would be excited about for the event?
