Blizzard is teasing the new cosmetics and game modes coming with the Overwatch Summer Games 2018 event. This year the event will be kicking off on August 9 and offering players a chance at over 50 new seasonal items, including skins like Mercy’s Winged Victory, Grillmaster 76, Lifeguard McCree and much more.
The Overwatch team has also taken to the Twitter to tease some of the new cosmetics to come into the game for the first time:
Make a splash with WAVERACER https://t.co/JW0Aei8tV0 (Legendary)! 🌊
Join us in Busan for Summer Games, kicking off August 9. pic.twitter.com/0IO0BKZMuc
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) August 4, 2018
Break enemy lines with Gridironhardt Reinhardt (Legendary)! 🏈
Join us in Busan for Summer Games, kicking off August 9. pic.twitter.com/DIHj9XmaBv
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) August 4, 2018
Strike opponents out with CATCHER WINSTON (Legendary)! ⚾
Join us in Busan for Summer Games, kicking off August 9. pic.twitter.com/QrlWm6pdzs
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) August 5, 2018
Stretch those hamstrings, turn up the volume, and commemorate the event with a Summer Games Loot Box, filled with new skins, voice lines, emotes, victory poses, and more. Legendary skins from last year’s Summer Games collections can also be purchased with credits for a discounted price. Over 150 cosmetic items are available, but don’t wait too long—these Loot Boxes will be will gone before you know it.
