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Here is all that you need to know about Overwatch 2: Battle for Olympus Event. It is closing time for the winter-inspired event in Overwatch 2. There is an entirely new time-limited event with new cosmetics to win and a new deathmatch mode prepared for the die-hard fans of the hero-shooter. Battle of Olympus is a Greek-mythology-inspired event in Overwatch that launches on January 5 and will be active until January 19. Jump into the shoes of famous Greek Gods with your favorite Overwatch heroes.
The Overwatch Season 2’s battle pass has Greek mythology written all over it, and it is time you use it. For those eager to find out, here is all there is to know about the Overwatch 2 Battle for Olympus event.
Battle for Olympus Skins in Overwatch 2
Battle for Olympus time-limited event brings a few Greek-god-themed Overwatch 2 skins. From January 5 to January 19 you will be able to get yourself new Lucio, Reinhardt, Roadhog, and Widowmaker skins.
- Medusa Widowmaker (Legendary) (2200 OW Coins)
- Hermes Lucio (Legendary) (2000 OW Coins)
- Minotaur Reinhardt (Legendary) (1900 OW Coins)
- Cyclops Roadhog (Legendary) (2200 OW Coins)
This is not all, of course. In the Battle for Olympus Event, you will be able to win yourself three Greek-god skins through the infamous Battle Pass progression system in Season 2. Yes, these are limited to Battle Pass and include:
- Hades Pharah (Legendary) (Tier 60)
- Poseidon Ramattra (Legendary) (Tier 20)
- Zeus Junker Queen (Mythic) (Tier 80)
There are a few in-game tweaks, such as Junker Queen’s ultimate pouring the lightning rain, while Widowmaker petrified enemies with headshots. On the other hand, Roadhog’s ultimate ability shoots out big, slow projectiles. You can hope for a number of aesthetics, sound effects, and dialogues unique for every new skin featured in the Battle for Olympus in Overwatch 2.
Battle for Olympus Game Mode
Additionally to unique skins, you are up for a unique free-for-all deathmatch. The game mode includes a limited selection of heroes with Greek mythological skins and powers.
Another interesting artifact of the Battle for Olympus event will be the global leaderboard that will tally eliminations for each hero at some point. The hero that ends the event with the most eliminations will get a statue erected on the Ilios map.
Overwatch 2 is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Battle.net.