Overwatch 2 Reveals Crossover with Porsche
Overwatch 2 and Porsche reveal a new crossover, bringing fresh skins to the team-based shooter game inspired by the car manufacturer's designs. Before the official announcement, the Overwatch 2 Twitter account teased the collaboration in a tweet, sparking fan speculation about what this crossover could bring to the table.
As a live-service game, Overwatch 2 runs various campaigns to attract new players or keep existing ones more engaged. This is reflected in diverse crossovers, like the recent Overwatch 2 crossover with Cowboy Bebop. In the past, the shooter had a crossover with another famous anime series, One-Punch Man. However, crossovers aren't limited to anime alone.
The Porsche crossover with Overwatch 2 will debut alongside the release of Overwatch 2 Season 10 on April 9. This collaboration will bring various cosmetics for players to collect, including two skins inspired by Porsche. The first revealed skin is a legendary one for D.Va. This skin incorporates multiple design elements directly from the Macan Electric, such as the car's distinctive flat top light unit with the brand's characteristic four-point daytime running lights. The second skin, additional cosmetic additions, and more event details will be announced after the launch of Season 10.
Porsche has never shied away from engaging in partnerships in the gaming industry, especially with Microsoft. Many of their crossovers were related to the Forza series, but last year, Microsoft announced custom Xbox consoles and controllers in partnership with Porsche. The car manufacturer has also ventured into hardware alongside AOC, creating the Porsche Design AOC AGON PD27 gaming monitor. More recently, there was a collaboration between Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Porsche in a video titled Driven by Dreams.
It's not uncommon for luxury brands to partner with gaming companies. Crossovers like these provide an excellent opportunity to unite two worlds, especially in live service games. Fashion brands like Fendi and
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