{"id":9086,"date":"2026-06-16T19:54:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T19:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/overwatch-events-all-active-events-in-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T19:54:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T19:54:25","slug":"overwatch-events-all-active-events-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/overwatch-events-all-active-events-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Overwatch events – all active events in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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June 16, 2026:<\/strong>\u00a0We updated this guide to reflect the arrival of Overwatch Season 3.<\/p>\n

What Overwatch events are currently running?<\/strong> Events give you the chance to try out some heroes that you may not use regularly, challenging you to win games by meeting certain requirements. It doesn’t matter if you can repeatedly land headshots as your favorite DPS heroes; you’ll need to be well-rounded to complete all the Overwatch events.<\/p>\n

The easiest way to earn in-game rewards and experience points to level up your Overwatch battle pass is by completing event challenges. You typically won’t be able to complete most of the Overwatch events unless you know what the challenges are, which is why this helpful guide should make that process easier.<\/p>\n

Current Overwatch events<\/h2>\n

Here are the latest Overwatch events:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Anima Strike<\/h4>\n

Anima Strike is an introductory three-week event designed to get you used to new map Neon Junction. Conquer daily and weekly challenges to explore more of Shion’s stomping ground, and with it the Hashimoto, Yokai, and Subway locations. Throughout, you’ll learn of the growing unrest bubbling away beneath the neon-drenched surface.<\/p>\n

Of course, lore’s all well and good, but rewards make the world go round. By delving deeper and making choices on branching paths, you’ll be able to rack up over 50 themed rewards. After clearing the main event, you’ll gain access to the prestige path which brings with it, you guessed it, more rewards.<\/p>\n

Availability:<\/strong> Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – Monday, July 6, 2026<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Excavation Initiative<\/h4>\n

There’s plenty of treasure afoot in Overwatch Season 3, and Venture’s here to lead the hunt. For the duration of the new Overwatch season, you can earn loot boxes by logging in, completing challenges, winning games, and staying active week-on-week – you know, the usual stuff. There are 17 standard boxes, plus one Epic and one Legendary box to nab, so get going.<\/p>\n

Availability:<\/strong> Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – Season end (August 2026)<\/p>\n

Past Overwatch events<\/h3>\n

Here are the past Overwatch events in 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • 10th Anniversary:\u00a0<\/strong>May 12, 2026 – June 16, 2026<\/li>\n
  • Hatred’s Reckoning:<\/strong> April 28, 2026 – May 19, 2026<\/li>\n
  • Operation: Grand Mesa:<\/strong> April 28, 2026 – May 5, 2026<\/li>\n
  • Underwatch:\u00a0<\/strong>April 1, 2026 – April 13, 2026<\/li>\n
  • Project Yorha<\/strong> – March 10, 2026 – March 23, 2026<\/li>\n
  • Conquest: <\/strong>February 10, 2026 – March 17, 2026<\/li>\n
  • Hello Kitty and Friends<\/strong> – February 10, 2026 – February 23, 2026<\/li>\n
  • Showdown Shuffle:\u00a0<\/strong>January 13, 2026 – January 27, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    <\/p>\n

    10th Anniversary<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    It’s been ten years of Overwatch, and as is the case every year, there’s an event to celebrate the occasion. The main rewards on offer are anniversary loot boxes, featuring recolors of some of the best outfits around.<\/p>\n

    On June 1, Blizzard announced changes to the 10th Anniversary event, extending the duration until the end of the season. More importantly, the number of challenges you need to complete to unlock a special player title has been reduced from 48 to 38. If you already unlocked all 48 challenges, you will be awarded another player title to reward you for your efforts.<\/p>\n

    Availability:<\/strong> Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – Tuesday, June 16, 2026<\/p>\n

    Here are the challenges in the 10th Anniversary event:<\/p>\n

    Challenge
    \nDescription
    \nReward<\/p>\n

    Meta Challenge – Answering the Call<\/span>
    \nCollect 15 Anniversary Loot Boxes<\/span>
    \nTracer – 10-Years Cheers<\/p>\n

    Meta Challenge – Anniversary Ace<\/span>
    \nComplete 24 Challenges in Anniversary 2026 Event<\/span>
    \nPlayer Title – Ten-Year Titan<\/p>\n

    Meta Challenge – Ten-Year Titan<\/span>
    \nComplete 36 Challenges in Anniversary 2026 Event<\/span>
    \nPlayer Title – :3<\/p>\n

    Meta Challenge – Decennial Hero<\/span>
    \nComplete 38 Challenges in Anniversary 2026 Event<\/span>
    \nPlayer Title –\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(\/\u00b0\u25a1 \u00b0)\/\ufe35 \u253b\u2501\u253b<\/p>\n

    The Scientist<\/span>
    \nComplete one game.<\/span>
    \n1 Anniversary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Gonna Be Mei<\/span>
    \nComplete ten games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
    \n1 Anniversary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Have Mercy<\/span>
    \nComplete twenty games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
    \n1 Anniversary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Thanks for the Cassidys<\/span>
    \nComplete thirty games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
    \n1 Anniversary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Hardt To Hardt<\/span>
    \nComplete fifty games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
    \n1 Anniversary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Decennium Contributor – Repeating<\/span><\/p>\n

    Requires: Hardt To Hardt<\/p>\n

    Complete ten games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
    \n1 Anniversary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Classic 2026: Offense or Defense<\/span>
    \nPlay five games as any Offense or Defense Hero in Overwatch Classic.<\/span>
    \n10,000 XP<\/span><\/p>\n

    Classic 2026: Support<\/span>
    \nPlay five games as any Support Hero in Overwatch Classic.<\/span>
    \n10,000 XP<\/span><\/p>\n

    Classic 2026: Tank<\/span>
    \nPlay five games as any Tank Hero in Overwatch Classic.<\/span>
    \n10,000 XP<\/span><\/p>\n

    Base Lootbox Reached!<\/span>
    \nUnlocks at the start of Anniversary: Week 2 if the Base Lootbox was reached via Challenge contributions in the Global Lootbox Charge.<\/span>
    \n1 Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Epic Lootbox Reached!<\/span>
    \nUnlocks at the start of Anniversary: Week 2 if the Epic Lootbox was reached via Challenge contributions in the Global Lootbox Charge.<\/span>
    \n1 Epic Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Legendary Lootbox Reached!<\/span>
    \nUnlocks at the start of Anniversary: Week 2 if the Legendary Lootbox was reached via Challenge contributions in the Global Lootbox Charge.<\/span>
    \n1 Legendary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Adieu, Cherie<\/span>
    \nComplete one game.<\/span>
    \n1 Anniversary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    I’m A Rocket Queen<\/span>
    \nComplete five games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
    \n1 Anniversary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Glad I Symmet-ya<\/span>
    \nComplete ten games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
    \n1 Anniversary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Perfect Harmony<\/span>
    \nComplete fifteen games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
    \n1 Anniversary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Pump You Up
    \nComplete twenty games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
    \n1 Anniversary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Mystery Showdown: Damage
    \nComplete five games as any Damage Hero in Mystery Showdown.<\/span>
    \n10,000 XP<\/span><\/p>\n

    Mystery Showdown: Tank
    \nComplete five games as any Tank Hero in Mystery Showdown.<\/span>
    \n10,000 XP<\/span><\/p>\n

    Mystery Showdown: Support
    \nComplete five games as any Support Hero in Mystery Showdown.<\/span>
    \n10,000 XP<\/span><\/p>\n

    Shimada Bros
    \nComplete one game.<\/span>
    \n1 Anniversary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Tokki In The Club
    \nComplete five games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
    \n1 Anniversary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Old Soldiers
    \nComplete ten games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
    \n1 Anniversary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Sus Rattus
    \nComplete fifteen games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
    \n1 Anniversary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Nuts & Bolts
    \nComplete twenty games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
    \n1 Anniversary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

    Classic 2020: Damage
    \nComplete five games as any Damage Hero in Overwatch Classic.<\/span>
    \n10,000 XP<\/span><\/p>\n

    Classic 2020: Tank
    \nComplete five games as any Tank Hero in Overwatch Classic.<\/span>
    \n10,000 XP<\/span><\/p>\n

    Classic 2020: Support
    \nComplete five games as any Support Hero in Overwatch Classic.<\/span>
    \n10,000 XP<\/span><\/p>\n

    <\/p>\n

    Hatred’s Reckoning<\/h4>\n

    Celebrate the launch of the new Diablo 4 expansion, Lord of Hatred, with a set of challenges that unlock Diablo-themed rewards. If you want to show off your appreciation for the legendary RPG series, you should check out the latest Overwatch skins to see how Blizzard has transformed heroes like Mauga, Moira, and Lifeweaver.<\/p>\n

    Availability:<\/strong> Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – Tuesday, May 19, 2026<\/p>\n

    Here are the challenges in the Hatred’s Reckoning event:<\/p>\n

    Challenge
    \nDescription
    \nReward<\/p>\n

    Blood and Ash<\/span>
    \nPlay ten games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Weapon Charm – Enraged Mask<\/span><\/p>\n

    10,000 XP<\/span><\/p>\n

    Burning Hatred<\/span>
    \nPlay ten games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Weapon Charm – Crab with a Knife<\/span><\/p>\n

    10,000 XP<\/span><\/p>\n

    Ancient Awakening<\/span>
    \nPlay five games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
    \nName Card – Blessed Mother<\/span><\/p>\n

    Sanctuary’s Trial<\/span>
    \nPlay five games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
    \nPlayer Icon – Inarius’s Helm<\/span>
    <\/span>Player Icon – Halloween Terror 2023<\/span><\/p>\n

    Evil’s Call<\/span>
    \nPlay five games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Spray -Lilith’s Curse<\/span><\/p>\n

    5,000 XP<\/span><\/p>\n

    Twilight Descent<\/span>
    \nPlay five games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
    \nSpray – Inarius’s Blessing<\/span>
    <\/span>5,000 XP<\/span><\/p>\n

    Shadow Rising<\/span>
    \nPlay five games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Voice Line – Be Beautiful<\/span><\/p>\n

    Voice Line – In the Shadows<\/span><\/p>\n

    <\/p>\n

    Operation: Grand Mesa<\/h4>\n

    Sierra has arrived, bringing the total number of Overwatch characters in the game up to 51. As the chief security officer of Grand Mesa, this event tells the story about Talon’s attack on the watchpoint and how Sierra handled the situation. This event comes with an event pass, with each challenge awarding Event XP which unlocks items on the pass.<\/p>\n

    Here are the rewards on the Operation: Grand Mesa event pass:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Tier 1:<\/strong> 1 Battle Pass Tier skip<\/li>\n
    • Tier 2:<\/strong> Voice Line – You and me Dorothy<\/li>\n
    • Tier 3:<\/strong> Spray – Anchor’s out!<\/li>\n
    • Tier 4:<\/strong> Player Icon – DoR.O.T.H.y<\/li>\n
    • Tier 5:<\/strong> 1x Epic Loot Box<\/li>\n
    • Tier 6:<\/strong> 1 Battle Pass Tier Skip<\/li>\n
    • Tier 7:<\/strong> Voice Line – Teamwork is worth it<\/li>\n
    • Tier 8:<\/strong> 1 Battle Pass Tier Skip<\/li>\n
    • Tier 9:<\/strong> Name Card – Pop DoR.O.T.H.y<\/li>\n
    • Tier 10:<\/strong> 1x Legendary Loot Box<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Availability:<\/strong> Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – Tuesday, May 5, 2026<\/p>\n

      Here are the challenges in the Operation: Grand Mesa event:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Challenge
      \nDescription
      \nReward<\/p>\n

      Damage Assessment<\/span>
      \nPlay three games. Wins grant double progress. Playing as Sierra grants extra progress.<\/span>
      \n50 Event XP\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Assign Perimeter Guard<\/span>
      \nEarn ten eliminations\/assists within three seconds of using a movement ability. (Excludes Total Mayhem and co-op)<\/span>
      \n100 Event XP<\/span><\/p>\n

      Triage<\/span>
      \nPlay ten games queued as All Roles. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
      \n100 Event XP<\/span><\/p>\n

      Sweep and Clear<\/span>
      \nPlay 40 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
      \n200 Event XP<\/span><\/p>\n

      Deploy Tactical<\/span>
      \nPlay 30 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
      \n150 Event XP<\/span><\/p>\n

      Establish FCP<\/span>
      \nPlay 20 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
      \n100 Event XP<\/span><\/p>\n

      Sitrep<\/span>
      \nPlay 10 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
      \n50 Event XP<\/span><\/p>\n

      Meta Challenge: Lockdown Protocol<\/span>
      \nPlay 60 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.\u00a0<\/span>
      \nEpic Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

      Meta Challenge: Containment<\/span>
      \nPlay 60 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.\u00a0<\/span>
      \nPlayer Title – Head of Security<\/span><\/p>\n

      Squad Leader<\/span><\/p>\n

      Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Earn six eliminations or assists with Ultimates. Sierra’s Ultimate grants double progress.<\/span>
      \n100 Event XP<\/span><\/p>\n

      United<\/span><\/p>\n

      Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Play ten games queued as All Roles. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.<\/span>
      \n100 Event XP<\/span><\/p>\n

      Precision Armaments<\/span><\/p>\n

      Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Deal 2,500 Critical Damage<\/span>
      \n50 Event XP<\/span><\/p>\n

      Track Target Location<\/span><\/p>\n

      Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Play 40 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.\u00a0<\/span>
      \n200 Event XP<\/span><\/p>\n

      Compartmentalize<\/span><\/p>\n

      Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Play 30 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.\u00a0<\/span>
      \n150 Event XP<\/span><\/p>\n

      Identify Gaps<\/span><\/p>\n

      Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Play 20 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.\u00a0<\/span>
      \n100 Event XP<\/span><\/p>\n

      Begin Debrief<\/span><\/p>\n

      Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Play 10 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.\u00a0<\/span>
      \n50 Event XP<\/span><\/p>\n

      Meta Challenge: Strike<\/span><\/p>\n

      Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Play 80 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.\u00a0<\/span>
      \n1x Legendary Loot Box<\/span><\/p>\n

      Those are all the Overwatch events currently active. While you’re still here, you should check out our Overwatch tier list to find out which heroes are dominating the multiplayer game right now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      June 16, 2026:\u00a0We updated this guide to reflect the arrival of Overwatch Season 3. What Overwatch events are currently running? Events give you the chance to try out some heroes that you may not use regularly, challenging you to win games by meeting certain requirements. It doesn’t matter if you can repeatedly land headshots as<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9087,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[8562,5055,3890],"class_list":{"0":"post-9086","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-new-releases","8":"tag-active","9":"tag-events","10":"tag-overwatch"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9086","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9086"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9086\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9087"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9086"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9086"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9086"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}