Overwatch 2 April Fools Event: Leaks & Everything We Know So Far

With April just around the corner, most Overwatch 2 players are gearing up for a fun and lighthearted experience as we anticipate the return of the April Fools event. While official details have yet to be revealed, we have some speculation about this year’s release date and content. Let’s break down what we know so far and discuss what to expect from this year’s event.

Overwatch 2 April Fools Event: Expected Start Date

As of now, there’s no official release date for this year’s Overwatch 2 April Fools event. However, based on previous years, it’s highly likely to kick off on April 1st, aligning with April Fools’ Day. With just a few days left before the potential start, we’ll be sure to provide updates if any changes occur.

Overwatch 2 April Fools Event: Content & Rewards

Every April Fools event introduces unique and humorous twists to Overwatch 2’s standard Quick Play matches. While Blizzard hasn’t confirmed the exact content for this year, the Overwatch Spotlight has revealed that the googly eyes feature from 2024 will be making a return.

Additionally, we might see a limited-time mode similar to last year’s "Balanced Overwatch" mode, where heroes had hilariously overpowered abilities. For example, in 2023, Ramattra’s Annihilation Ultimate was moved to his first ability slot, allowing him to use it far more frequently.

As with most Overwatch 2 events, exclusive rewards are expected for the April Fool's event. While Blizzard hasn’t confirmed specifics, leaker OverwatchNaeri on X has shared that this year’s event could feature:

Overwatch 2 2025 April Fool's Day Event Rewards and New Cosmetics 🎉

The #Overwatch2 April Fool's Day event is starting soon and new cosmetics have been revealed! pic.twitter.com/k40yDM8ImI

— Naeri X 나에리 (@OverwatchNaeri) March 24, 2025

• 12 new Sprays, showcasing popular heroes like Juno, Ana, and Reaper
• 4 new Banners
• 6 humorous player titles, including:
  • Godforged
  • Kingdom Overlord
  • Silly Goose
  • Fearless Fighter
  • Bottom 500
  • GOAT of All Time

Since Blizzard hasn’t officially announced details for Overwatch 2’s 2025 April Fools event, everything here should be taken with a grain of salt. However, given the game’s tradition of embracing April Fools, these predictions seem highly likely. Once we have confirmation, we’ll update this page with everything you need to know—so stay tuned!