Overwatch 2’s Winter Wonderland 2024 event, running from December 17, 2024, to January 6, 2025, introduces festive game modes, exclusive rewards, and a 6v6 experimental mode. Here’s a detailed overview of the updates:
1. Festive Game Modes:
- Mei’s Snowball Offensive: A classic mode where players engage in snowball fights, emphasizing accuracy and strategy.
- Freezethaw Elimination: Teams compete to eliminate opponents, with the twist that fallen teammates can be revived by allies, adding a strategic layer to the gameplay.
2. 6v6 Experimental Mode:
- Classic Team Composition: Revisiting the traditional 6v6 setup, this mode features two tanks, two damage dealers, and two support heroes per team.
- Balance Adjustments: Significant changes have been made, particularly to tank heroes, including ability adjustments and removals. Damage and support heroes also receive tweaks, such as increased damage or healing output. Polygon
- Duration: This experimental mode is available from December 17, 2024, to January 6, 2025.
3. Exclusive Rewards:
- Login Bonuses: Players receive festive icons and a Darumari trinket upon logging in.
- Challenges and Skins: Completing specific challenges unlocks new Legendary skins:
- Merry Marionette Echo Skin: Earned by playing three festive games.
- Cozy Cassidy Skin and Highlight Intro: Unlocked after six games.
- Winter Chic Widowmaker Skin and Highlight Intro: Available after nine games.
- Premium Bundles: The Happy Holly Mercy bundle is available for purchase, along with other Winter Wonderland favorites. Overwatch
4. Twitch Drops:
- Event Duration: December 24, 2024, to January 5, 2025.
- Available Skins:
- Gingerbread Ana Skin
- Reindeer Orisa Skin
- Ugly Sweater Soldier 76 Skin
- Additional Rewards: Other festive items are also available. Turtle Beach
5. Map Decorations:
- Festive Themes: Several maps are redecorated with holiday-themed elements, enhancing the seasonal atmosphere. Sports Illustrated
