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The April Fool's event in Overwatch 2 is now live, offering players a chance to snag some free rewards. Here's your complete guide to the OW2 April Fool's Day event, including event dates and details about the Balanced game mode.
As Overwatch 2 Season 9 unfolds, players have experienced a range of exciting events, from Cosmic Crisis to the recent Cowboy Bebop crossover. Now, Blizzard is embracing the lighthearted spirit of April Fool's Day with a dedicated event, featuring enticing free rewards and an exclusive game mode.
The event runs until Tuesday, April 9, 2024, starting from April 1.
Overwatch 2 Balanced Mode Explained
- Every Hero receives significant buffs, such as increased movement speed or reworked abilities.
- Bastion defaults to Assault Configuration with more ammo but less damage.
- Ramattra’s Nemesis Form ability is moved to the Ability 1 slot.
- Ultimate penalty for switching Heroes mid-match is reduced.
- Heroes' eyes are replaced with googly eyes for added silliness.
All Overwatch 2 April Fool’s Missions & Rewards
Challenge: April’s Fool
Objective: Complete 14 Balanced Overwatch games
Reward: Dev Doodle Lifeweaver and 10,000 Battle Pass XP
Challenge: Giddy Gratitude
Objective: Emote “thanks” to anyone
Reward: Dev Doodle Mei and 2,500 Battle Pass XP
Challenge: Prank Queue
Objective: Complete 5 games of Balanced Overwatch. Wins grant double progress
Reward: Dev Doodle Junkerqueen and 2,500 Battle Pass XP
Challenge: Not Fooling Around
Objective: Complete 10 games of Balanced Overwatch. Wins grant double progress
Reward: Dev Doodle Symmetra and 2,500 Battle Pass XP
Challenge: Ultimate Fool: Damage
Objective: Use your ultimate 3 times playing as a Damage hero in Balanced Overwatch
Reward: Dev Doodle Traver and 2,500 Battle Pass XP
Challenge: Perfectly Balanced Damage
Objective: Complete 2 games as any Damage hero in Balanced Overwatch
Reward: Dev Doodle Genji and 2,500 Battle Pass XP
Challenge: Sic ‘Em Boys
Objective: Deal 10,000 damage in Balanced Overwatch
Reward: Dev Doodle Hanzo and 2,500 Battle Pass XP
Challenge: Ultimate Trickster
Objective: Use ultimate 10 times
Reward: Dev Doodle Sojourn and 2,500 Battle Pass XP
Challenge: Ultimate Fool: Tank
Objective: Use your ultimate 3 times playing as a Tank hero in Balanced Overwatch
Reward: Dev Doodle Ramattra and 2,500 Battle Pass XP
Challenge: Perfectly Balanced Tank
Objective: Complete 2 games of any Tank hero in Balanced Overwatch
Reward: Dev Doodle Sigma and 2,500 Battle Pass XP
Challenge: Do I Have To?
Objective: Heal 5,000 damage in Balanced Overwatch
Reward: Dev Doodle Mercy and 2,500 Battle Pass XP
Challenge: Ultimate Fool: Support
Objective: Use your ultimate 3 times as a Support hero in Balanced Overwatch
Reward: Dev Doodle Kiriko and 2,500 Battle Pass XP
Challenge: Perfectly Balanced Support
Objective: Complete 2 games as any Support hero in Balanced Overwatch
Reward: Dev Doodle Zenyatta and 2,500 Battle Pass XP
Challenge: Clicking Heads
Objective: Earn 15 eliminations/assists in Balanced Overwatch
Reward: Dev Doodle Illari and 2,500 Battle Pass XP
Challenge: Everyone’s a DPS!
Objective: Deal or boost 5,000 damage with weapons
Reward: Dev Doodle Moira and 2,500 Battle Pass XP
That covers everything you need to know about the Overwatch 2 April Fool’s event, including dates, the Balanced mode, and the free rewards you can earn.
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