Ever in contrast Cassidy to Spike Siegel or gunslinger Ashe to gun-toting Faye Valentine? Write this date down: March 12. That is when Blizzard is launching Overwatch 2’s collaboration with legendary anime Cowboy Bebop, which is able to convey 5 skins based mostly on the present to the sport. The trailer launched for the collaboration additionally reveals the hacker Sombra dressed as her fellow hacker Ed, the Tank hero Wrecking Ball/Hammond as the information corgi Ein and the Samoan warrior Mauga as Jet Black.
Talking of that trailer, it actually seems to be and looks like Cowboy Bebop’s opening animation — it even makes use of the identical theme music. Clearly, this collaboration is seeking to enchantment to the anime’s followers, although we want it may’ve occurred sooner, say through the present’s twenty fifth anniversary final yr. Blizzard did launch an anime tie-up in 2023, but it surely was with Japanese superhero present One-Punch Man.
Wrecking Ball’s Ein pores and skin will probably be obtainable free of charge to all gamers, however the different skins will probably be offered by the Overwatch 2 store. The collaboration may also provide you with entry to new emotes, spotlight intros and different gadgets you should buy. Blizzard will formally introduce every pores and skin and merchandise on March 11, maybe so that you’d no less than have an concept of how a lot you are spending a day later.
