Overwatch 2 just unveiled new skin concepts and players are excited

Published: 11:18, 01 May 2024
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Overwatch 2 just unveiled new skin concepts and players are excited
The new mythic skins in Overwatch2

Key Points from the Article

  • Some of the leaked survey skins from December 2023 have been officially previewed.
  • The leaked skins featured themes like Alice in Wonderland, including a cat-themed version of Kiriko.
  • Most players were excited and praised the new skin designs after the reveal.
  • It's uncertain which skins will actually be included in the game, as these are just "an early look" at the "official concept art."
The new mythic skins in Overwatch2

The Overwatch Cavalry account on X (formerly known as Twitter) has unveiled new Overwatch 2 skin concepts.The concepts showcase a variety of themes, including pyjamas, Art Deco, fairies, food, and more, for different heroes.

A set of new Overwatch 2 skin concepts has been unveiled by the Overwatch Cavalry account on X (formerly known as Twitter), showcasing different heroes with a variety of themes like pyjamas, Art Deco, fairies, food, and more.

If you've missed the news, some Overwatch 2 survey skins leaked back in December 2023, featuring themes like Alice in Wonderland, including a cat-themed version of Kiriko. These leaks created quite a buzz in the community.

Now, we have an official preview of some of the possible new skins coming to Overwatch 2. Here's a summary of what has been revealed:

  • Raincoat-themed skins for Kiriko and Mei.
  • Pyjama skins for D.Va, Hanzo, Kiriko, and Widowmaker.
  • Neon-noir skins for Ana, Reaper, Soldier 76, and Sojourn.
  • Zombie apocalypse-themed skins for Ashe, Brigitte, Cassidy, Reaper, and Reinhardt.
  • Halloween skins for Ashe, Cassidy, and D.Va.
  • Art Deco skins for Kiriko, Lifeweaver, Mercy, and Widowmaker.
  • Formal wear skin for Lifeweaver.Food-themed skins for Reinhardt and Sigma.
  • Fairy skins for Brigitte, Echo, Illari, Lifeweaver, and Sigma.
  • Racing skins for Ashe, Illari, and Sigma.
  • Victorian-themed skins for Genji, Hanzo, Illari, Lifeweaver, and Sombra.
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The new skin concepts for Overwatch 2
The new skin concepts for Overwatch 2

How did the players react to this?

After the reveal, most players were excited and praised the new skin designs. 

In a popular pyjama skin concept thread, one user commented, “We NEED the D.Va skin. PLS, baby D.Va is so cute.”

Another player remarked, “Hanzo’s sleepy skin looks like Illari’s. [Oh my God] I love him.”

Fairy-themed skins also garnered positive feedback, with players impressed by the "dope" designs of Illari and Lifeweaver.

One user commented, “They know this is what the people want.”

However, remember that these are just "an early look" at the "official concept art," so it's uncertain which skins will actually be included in the game. We'll have to wait and see.  

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