Overwatch 2 Announces Free Legendary Skins for Winter Wonderland Event

As the winter season approaches, fans of Overwatch 2 are in for a delightful surprise with the 2024 Winter Wonderland event. Blizzard Entertainment is generously offering three brand-new Legendary skins for free, complemented by an array of earnable rewards designed to enhance the festive spirit.

Continuing its tradition of seasonal events, Overwatch 2 welcomes 2024 with the much-anticipated Winter Wonderland. This annual celebration is always a highlight for players, featuring holiday-themed game modes and a stunning selection of seasonal cosmetics. To make this year’s event even more exciting, Blizzard has unveiled additional free cosmetics for players to collect.

This year’s festivities include the customary assortment of icons and sprays, but notably, participants can earn three exclusive Legendary-tier skins at no cost. Let’s dive into the details of what awaits players during this festive season.

Winter Wonderland 2024 Event Schedule

The Winter Wonderland event officially kicked off on December 17, 2024, and will continue until January 5, 2025.

Players have a total of 19 days to participate and unlock holiday-themed rewards before they are no longer available.

Kicking off the holiday cheer, players can receive three event-exclusive items simply by logging in during the event period. The rewards for logging in include:

Snowflake Icon
Party Hat Icon
Darumari Weapon Trinket

Winter Wonderland Challenge Rewards

Throughout the Winter Wonderland event, players can engage in various timed challenges available across multiple game modes. By successfully completing these challenges, you can earn unique rewards such as sprays, name cards, and additional trinkets.

Winter Wonderland skins in Overwatch 2 — Blizzard

Check out a glimpse of the exclusive challenge rewards available during Winter Wonderland 2024.

Details regarding specific challenges and their rewards are still pending, but players can expect updates as the event progresses.

Introducing 3 New Legendary Skins

One of the most exciting features of this year’s Winter Wonderland event is the introduction of three new Legendary skins available for free. Unlike previous years where top cosmetics often required purchases, this year’s offerings allow players to earn these high-tier skins without spending a dime.

The three new Legendary skins are designed for Echo, Cassidy, and Widowmaker.

To unlock these exclusive skins, players simply need to participate in matches during the Winter Wonderland festivities. Here’s how you can earn them:

Play 3 games to unlock the Merry Marionette Echo
Play 6 games to unlock Cozy Cassidy (and a Highlight Intro)
Play 9 games to unlock Winter Chic Widowmaker (and a Highlight Intro)

In this event, each match played counts as one point towards unlocking these skins, while winning doubles your progress. Therefore, by playing at least five games, players can secure all three Legendary skins.

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