Strap in, heroes: Overwatch 2 is going full nostalgia mode for its Anniversary 2025 event, reigniting four weeks of chaotic fun and returning LTMs that defined the franchise. From September 16 to October 13, Blizzard is bringing back iconic Arcade madness, swapping metas, and showering loyal players with skins, souvenirs, Mythic Prisms, and loads more shiny loot.
Whether you’re pulling off impossible props in Mischief & Magic or leaning into the meta madness of GOATS and Moth comps, every week delivers a different slice of Overwatch history: all with modern rewards on the line. And yes, Mirrorwatch is back too, so prepare for those role-flipping firefights all over again.
What is the Overwatch 2 Anniversary 2025 Event All About?
Anniversary 2025 is Blizzard’s love letter to long-time fans and newcomers alike. It’s a high-tempo, four-week celebration of Overwatch’s greatest hits, mixing Arcade goodies with classic competitive metas and dressing it all up with revamped cosmetics and contemporary loot.
Every week features a new set of both Arcade modes and “Classic Meta” rule sets, complete with fresh opportunities to earn:
- Legendary and Epic Loot Boxes
- New and returning skins (including Legendary Lifeweaver)
- Weapon charms
- Souvenirs and player icons
- Sprays and namecards
- Mythic Prisms
- XP bonuses
Let’s break it all down week-by-week.
Week 1 (September 16 to 22): Mischief & Magic + OG Meta Launch
The event kicks off with one of the community’s most beloved game modes — Mischief & Magic — the Overwatch prop hunt where hiding is just as fun as hunting. It’s paired with the Overwatch Classic Launch Meta to recreate the very beginning of the game’s ranked madness.
Here’s what you can unlock:
- Legendary Lifeweaver Skin
- Legendary Loot Box
- Epic Loot Box
- Player icons and souvenirs
Week 2 (September 23 to 29): Mirrorwatch Returns + Moth Meta Madness
Mirrorwatch flips the script again — supports turn into tanks, damage heroes get healing — and the Moth Meta makes a comeback, letting Mercy mains relive their high-flying, game-carrying glory days.
Earn these rewards in Week 2:
- Legendary Loot Box
- Epic Loot Box
- Weapon charms
- Bonus cosmetics and surprises
Week 3 (September 30 to October 6): Total Mayhem with a Side of GOATS
If you love Overwatch’s chaotic side, Week 3 is your time to shine. Totally Normalwatch returns with exaggerated physics and absurd abilities, and on top of that, the dreaded GOATS Meta takes over. Think triple tank and Lucio speed boosts all over again.
This week’s loot includes:
- Legendary Loot Box
- Player icons
- Sprays
- Other mystery cosmetics
Week 4 (October 7 to 13): Junkenstein’s Lab + Golden Meta Finale
Overwatch 2 Anniversary 2025 ends with a bang as Junkenstein’s Laboratory returns to deliver Halloween-flavored chaos. It’s coupled with the Golden Meta, a nostalgic nod to the best competitive balance Overwatch history ever saw, according to some die-hards.
And the final reward drop? It’s a big one:
- Mythic Prisms bonus
- XP boosts
- Epic Loot Box
- Namecard
- Souvenirs, sprays, icons, and weapon charms
Ready to dive in?
The Overwatch 2 Anniversary 2025 event is firing on all cylinders, letting you relive fan-favorite episodes while stacking meaningful progression. It’s a greatest-hits album with weekly unlocks, wild modes, and love for every kind of player, from battle-hardened veterans to new recruits hoping to experience the best of what Overwatch has to offer.
So mark those calendars: September 16 to October 13 is your chance to get weird, get nostalgic, and grab some serious loot. Let the meta mayhem begin.