Overwatch opens Summer Games 2018

Source
Blizzard Entertainment
Date
8/9/2018
Summary
The Over Watch Summer Games 2018 event runs from now through August 31st.

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From Blizzard Entertainment:

What better way to beat the heat than with some Overwatch action? Summer Games 2018 will take place from now until August 31st and will feature new skins, a new Lúcioball map, and the return of all the previous Summer Games items.

50+ brand new 2018 Summer Games items as well as the whole suite of past exclusives, available in Summer Games Loot Boxes

 · 6 new Legendary Skins - Cabana Ana, Fastball Zenyatta, Gridironhardt Reinhardt, Lacrosse Roadhog, Waveracer D.Va, and Catcher Winston

 · 3 new Epic Skins - Mexicana Sombra, Éireannach Moira, and Tre Kronor Brigitte

 · Over 200 total Summer Games themed cosmetics from throughout the years to collect!

Return of the Summer Games Exclusive Brawl, Lúcioball!

 · An Overwatch twist on traditional football/soccer, each team pilots three Lúcios scoring goals on a playing field modified for use of his Wall Ride

 · Control the ball with melee attacks or sound waves, make use of the Crossfade and Amp It Up abilities for mobility, as well as boost movement speed and jump height with the new Turbo Boost Ultimate

 · Three unique arenas to play on, including the brand-new Busan Stadium, as well as the previous maps Sydney Harbour and Estádio das Rãs (Rio)

 · Last year's Copa Lúcioball returns, with the Competitive Play ladder structure and placement matches for players to show off their skills

To learn more about Summer Games 2018, check out the site!


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