Overwatch 2 embraces Street Fighter crossover in novel skin update

Friday, May 9, 2025, 12:20 pm

In a cross-genre collision that’s equal parts unexpected and overdone, Blizzard is mixing things up by dropping Street Fighter 6 skins into Overwatch 2. While some fans wonder if the game’s losing its original flair (or just becoming another Fortnite), the quirky fusion is certainly fueling banter and renewed interest among the loyal fanbase.

ign.com / Overwatch 2 Is Getting a Street Fighter 6 Crossover Event and Fans Have Thoughts About The Skin Choices

There have been some truly inspired collabs in gaming, but I never saw this one coming: Overwatch 2 is getting a Street Fighter 6 crossover event.

gamespot.com / Overwatch 2 Adding Street Fighter 6 Skins--And Maybe More--In New Crossover

The heroes of Overwatch 2 are embracing their inner world warrior, as Blizzard has announced a crossover with Capcom's Street Fighter 6 is coming soon.Announced at EVO Japan, an animated trailer shows Juno, dressed as Chun Li, battling in the streets against Widowmaker, aka Cammy. It's not long…

kotaku.com / Overwatch 2’s Street Fighter Collaboration Would Be Cool If The Game Wasn’t Becoming Fortnite

I love Overwatch 2. I love Street Fighter. Put the two of them together for a skin collaboration, and that should, in theory, speak to me directly. But I don’t know, I feel like I’m becoming desensitized to all the collaborations Blizzard has been shoving into its hero shooter, even when they…

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