💘 Overwatch 2 Celebrates Pride
Hello, heroes! Pride Month has arrived in Overwatch 2, and this year’s celebration is more heartfelt, colorful, and courageous than ever. Blizzard is marking the occasion with free in-game rewards, a special map update, and a new short story that explores queer love, resilience, and hope in the life of Soldier: 76.
🎉 Pride Event 2025: Rewards, Festivities & More!
From May 30 through June 30, log into Overwatch 2 and claim your free Pride cosmetics:
- 🌈 “Resilient” Skin for Soldier: 76
- 💨 “Rainbow Smoke Bomb” Emote
These are automatically added when you log in—no challenges required!
Show your Pride on the battlefield in style.
Also returning: Midtown’s Pride Festival Map
Enjoy colorful decor, confetti, inclusive flags, and more in Quick Play, competitive, and a special Arcade card.
💖 Jack & Vincent: A Love Story in Futures Past
Alongside this year’s Pride event, Blizzard has released a powerful new short story titled “Futures Past”—and it’s already tugging at the heartstrings of Overwatch fans everywhere.
In this emotional tale, we revisit Soldier: 76 (Jack Morrison) as he reconnects with Vincent, the man he once loved but left behind during the Omnic Crisis. From college chemistry mishaps to daring missions and late-night reunions, we see:
- Tender moments
- Thoughtful conversations about love, war, and legacy
- And yes… a kiss shared between Jack and Vincent 💘
“I loved you before the Soldier Enhancement Program… from the day you came to my rescue when I blew up that stupid beer.” — Vincent
It’s a deeply human portrait of a hero not just fighting battles—but fighting to remember who he is and who he loves. Get those napkins ready😭❤️
🎨 Community Art Celebration — Share Your Colors!
Got a creative spark? Blizzard is calling on fans to submit Pride-themed Overwatch fan art!
How to submit:
- Digital art: Email to playoverwatch@blizzard.com
Use the subject line: Overwatch Celebrate Pride 2025 Art Submission - Traditional/physical art:
ATTN: Overwatch Community Team
c/o Blizzard Entertainment
1 Blizzard Way
Irvine, CA 92618
Deadline: Submissions must arrive by June 30
Not an artist? No worries! Blizzard also offers printable coloring sheets to help everyone celebrate Pride in their own way.
🌟 A Message That Lasts Beyond June
From in-game celebrations to stories like Futures Past, Blizzard continues to affirm:
“You will always exist, and you will always matter. That is what makes you a hero.”
Pride in Overwatch 2 is about more than rainbow flags. It’s about honoring the LGBTQ+ community—players, heroes, developers, and fans—and the truth that we all deserve to be seen, heard, and loved.
💬 Final Thoughts
Whether you’re rocking the new skin, snapping rainbow selfies in Midtown, or reading Jack and Vincent’s journey with tears in your eyes, know this:
You’re not alone. You’re part of a powerful, diverse, and welcoming community.
And there’s always room for you here.
Happy Pride, heroes. See you in-game. 🌈🎮✨
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