Overwatch 2 Anniversary Event Explained - How To Unlock All Rewards

Overwatch 2 is known for consistently adding new content for players to earn as they progress through matches, whether through the battle pass or special events. With the anniversary now underway, Blizzard has kicked off the Overwatch 2 Anniversary event, bringing a wide array of collectible items, cosmetics, and more for players to unlock.

The event is divided into three weeks, with each week offering a unique set of rewards for completing specific tasks. Below, we'll break down all the details of the Overwatch 2 Anniversary event, including the available rewards and how to obtain them.

Overwatch 2 Anniversary Event Schedule

From September 24th until October 15th, the Overwatch 2 Anniversary event will run across three weeks, with each week offering plenty of free skins, including Biohazard Ramattra, Bounty Hunter Baptiste, and Infinite Guard 76. Alongside these, players can enjoy returning game modes and challenges spread throughout the event.

Week 1 of this year's Anniversary event features the Beast Hunt and Community Crafted modes. Week 2 will highlight the April Fools 2024 and Cosmic Crisis game modes. Finally, Week 3 will bring back Mirrorwatch and Prop Hunt. Now, let’s dive into the upcoming challenges for each week, the rewards available, and how to unlock them.

Overwatch 2 Anniversary Event Challenges And Rewards

Overwatch 2 Anniversary Week 1 Challenges and Rewards (Sept. 24 - Oct. 1)

• Happy Anniversary: Complete 150 games – Hero of 2024 player title
• Let the Celebration Begin: Complete 4 challenges from Week 1 – Biohazard Ramattra skin + 20k XP
• Party Patron: Complete 3 games – Anniversary 2024 player icon + 2k XP
• Festivity Follower: Complete 20 games – Maugold player icon + 2k XP
• Celebration Superstar: Complete 30 games – 2k XP
• Anniversary Devotee: Complete 50 games – 2k XP
• Beastmaster: Complete 5 games – 2k XP
• Community Champ: Complete 5 games in Community Crafted mode – 2k XP

Overwatch 2 Anniversary Week 2 Challenges and Rewards (Oct. 1 - Oct. 8)

• The Party Goes On: Complete 3 challenges from Week 2 – Bounty Hunter Baptiste skin + 20k XP
• Gala Goer: Complete 20 games – Anniventure player icon + 2k XP
• Jubilee Jester: Complete 30 games – Juno Keychain spray + 2k XP
• Commencement Captain: Complete 50 games – 2k XP
• Anniversary’s Fool: Complete 5 games in Balanced Overwatch mode – 2k XP
• Cosmic Crisis Fighter: Complete Cosmic Crisis on any difficulty – 2k XP

Overwatch 2 Anniversary Week 3 Challenges and Rewards (Oct. 8 - Oct. 15)

• Can’t Stop! Won’t Stop!: Complete 3 challenges from Week 3 – Infinite Guard: 76 skin + 20k XP
• Anniversary Attendee: Complete 20 games – Junoversary player icon + 2k XP
• Revelry Regular: Complete 30 games – 2k XP
• Festival Fan: Complete 50 games – 2k XP
• Mirrorwatch: Complete 5 games of Mirrorwatch mode – 2k XP
• Prosperous Mischief: Complete 5 games of Magic and Mischief mode – 2k XP

And there you have it - a full breakdown of all the challenges and rewards available in this year's Overwatch 2 Anniversary event. Be sure to keep track of the schedule to see which challenges are available each week, as some are tied to rotating game modes. Good luck to all Overwatch 2 players aiming to unlock every reward!