Summary
- Overwatch 2 will relaunch in China on February 19, offering rewards from Seasons 1-9.
- Chinese players can earn Battle Pass rewards and participate in exciting in-game events.
- Season 15 will feature skin bundles inspired by Chinese mythology, though details remain scarce.
Overwatch 2 is making a grand return to China, bringing with it a host of rewards from Seasons 1 to 9, skins inspired by Chinese mythology, and much more. The Chinese Overwatch 2 community will finally be able to dive back into the action on Future Earth starting February 19, coinciding with the launch of Season 15.
The announcement of Overwatch 2's return to China has been met with excitement. The game will officially relaunch on February 19, following a successful technical test that ran from January 8 to 15. This test allowed fans to experience content they missed, including Overwatch: Classic and all six heroes added since the servers shut down in China during Season 2.
With the technical test concluded, Overwatch 2 has shared some thrilling prospects for Chinese players. In a message on Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, game director Aaron Keller announced a multi-week "Return to China" celebration. This event will feature many of the popular in-game events and rewards missed over the past two years. Chinese players will have the opportunity to earn Battle Pass rewards from Seasons 1 and 2 before the relaunch, and from Seasons 3 to 9 through in-game events once the game is back online.
Chinese Mythology – Theme for Overwatch 2 Season 15?
Keller also hinted that Overwatch 2 Season 15 will include skin bundles inspired by Chinese mythology. However, it's not yet clear whether these will be new or existing skins, if they'll be exclusive to China, or if they might connect to a broader Chinese mythology theme for Season 15, similar to the Norse mythology-inspired cosmetics of Season 14.
Fans won't have to wait long to learn more, as Overwatch 2 Season 15 is scheduled to start on February 18, just before the game's official relaunch in China. With just over a month to go, players can anticipate further details in early February.
In the meantime, global fans can participate in the second 6v6 test in Overwatch 2, dubbed "Min 1, Max 3," from January 21 through February 4, featuring the classic 2-2-2 team composition. Additionally, the Lunar New Year and the Moth Meta Overwatch: Classic events are set to occur before Season 15, offering plenty of excitement. While Chinese players may miss out on these events, they have their own special celebrations to look forward to soon.
