In a surprise collaboration that has captured the attention of fans worldwide, Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that its popular hero shooter, Overwatch 2, will team up with the critically acclaimed JRPG, Persona 5. This highly anticipated event will occur during Season 18 and will introduce a collection of new character skins and in-game items inspired by the game’s iconic cast of Phantom Thieves.
The announcement came during Gamescom, where Blizzard unveiled a new trailer for the 18th season. At the end of the video, a brief but impactful stinger revealed a familiar silhouette dropping down, followed by a close-up shot of Joker’s signature mask, complete with three distinctive bullet holes. This cinematic reveal has created significant buzz, and the gaming community is speculating which Overwatch heroes will receive skins based on the Persona 5 characters.
While details about the collaboration remain scarce, past cross-promotional events in Overwatch 2 suggest what players can expect. The most likely outcome is a new set of premium skins, with at least four heroes receiving a Persona-themed cosmetic. One of these, based on the trailer’s visual clues, is likely to be Cassidy taking on the role of Joker. A smaller number of skins might be unlockable through special in-game challenges, but most will probably be available for purchase in the store.
A concrete start date for the event has not yet been announced. The crossover will not be available at the very beginning of Season 18. Based on the developer’s past release patterns for these types of events, the Persona 5 collaboration is expected to launch several weeks into the season, likely in September or October. Additionally, Blizzard has confirmed that the skins from the previous Cowboy Bebop event will return for a limited time during Season 18. This marks the first time that an external IP collaboration’s skins have been re-released, a promising sign for players hoping to acquire past limited-time cosmetics.
