
Back for a second dose of excitement!
The beloved team-based shooter Overwatch 2 is reuniting with the South Korean pop group Le Sserafim for another thrilling event. This new collaboration includes an array of fresh skin designs, each inspired by the vibrant aesthetics of the K-Pop industry. As part of this collaboration, characters from the game will don unique outfits reflective of current Korean trends, once again marrying gaming with musical artistry.
Previous Collaboration Recap
In 2023, Overwatch featured a successful partnership with Le Sserafim, offering players a debut song, five hero skins, and an engaging new game mode. This time, players can look forward to a revisit of the original skins, transformed with new colors and designs.
Characters Featured
The attendees at the upcoming Le Sserafim concert will include:
- Ashe
- Juno
- Mercy
- Illari
- D.Va (returning from the previous event)
Insights from Blizzard
In speaking about the anticipation of the new skins, Aimee Dennett, the associate director of product management at Blizzard, notes:
“When it comes to returning collaborations, we never say never.”
With respect to character selection, Dion Rogers, the art director, mentioned:
“They play Overwatch, and they can pick characters that they like playing or they feel suits them personally.”
This collaboration not only highlights the synergy between gaming and K-Pop but also reinforces the ongoing evolution of character customization within Overwatch 2.