Overwatch 2 Unleashes Anime Awesomeness: Cowboy Bebop Collab Revealed!

Overwatch 2's second anime collab event starts on March 12, featuring Cowboy Bebop-themed skins and cosmetics.

Blizzard's approach involves making Overwatch 2 heroes canonically fans of Cowboy Bebop, treating crossover skins as character cosplay.

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Four Legendary skins available for purchase, and one unlockable for free by completing in-game challenges.

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The lineup includes characters like Spike Spiegel Cassidy, Faye Valentine Ashe, Jet Black Mauga, and Ed Sombra.

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Ein Wrecking Ball is an unlockable skin for free, rounding out the Cowboy Bebop-inspired character roster.

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Fans speculated on characters for the collab, with Venture from season 10 being a popular choice for Ed.

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Blizzard will reveal the actual skin designs soon, teasing art pieces, including Ashe pulling off Faye's purple hair and outfit.

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Additional cosmetics include emotes, play of the game highlight intros, and more, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

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Players may need to play several games to unlock the free Ein Wrecking Ball skin and other cosmetics.

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Expect a visually impressive Overwatch 2 menu during the event, given the strong Cowboy Bebop vibes.

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