Overwatch 2's triumphant return to China on February 19th brings a wealth of rewards and events for players. This relaunch will allow players to catch up on missed content from Seasons 1-9, including Battle Pass rewards and popular in-game events. The excitement continues with Season 15, promising skin bundles inspired by Chinese mythology, although specific details remain scarce.
The game's return follows a successful technical test (January 8th-15th) offering a preview of Overwatch: Classic and heroes released since the Chinese servers' closure in Season 2. Game director Aaron Keller's announcement on Xiaohongshu detailed a multi-week celebratory event featuring popular events and rewards previously unavailable to Chinese players. Battle Pass rewards from Seasons 1 and 2 will be accessible pre-launch, with Seasons 3-9 rewards obtainable through in-game events post-launch.
Season 15's focus on Chinese mythology-inspired skins is particularly intriguing. Whether these skins are new creations or existing ones, and whether their availability will be limited to China, remains to be seen. This thematic approach mirrors Season 14's Norse mythology focus, hinting at a potentially significant storyline element. The full reveal is expected in early February, leaving fans in anticipation.
In the interim, players globally can participate in the "Min 1, Max 3" 6v6 test (January 21st-February 4th), featuring the classic 2-2-2 team composition. Lunar New Year and Moth Meta Overwatch: Classic events are also scheduled before Season 15. While Chinese players miss out on these immediate events, their own unique celebrations are just around the corner.
