Overwatch 2 Unleashes Thrilling Hunt: Prop Hunt Returns in Style with Misfits and Magic for Lunar New Year Bash!

Overwatch 2 is set to revive the beloved prop hunt game mode, Misfits and Magic, as part of Season 8's Lunar New Year celebration at the end of January. This hide-and-seek mini-game will unfold on a fresh, never-before-seen map, adding an exciting twist to the Overwatch 2 gaming experience.

Named "Call of the Hunt," Season 8 of Overwatch 2 brings a monstrous array of content, featuring new skins inspired by monster hunters and a Battle Pass refresh with enticing cosmetics for players to collect. The Season 8 patch also introduces extensive balance changes and unveils Mauga, the latest addition to the tank hero lineup.

As revealed in a recent Overwatch 2 blog post, Misfits and Magic is making a triumphant return during the Lunar New Year event on January 30, concluding Season 8 with a burst of excitement. In this popular hide-and-seek prop-hunting arcade game mode, players will witness a clash between Kirikos, capable of shapeshifting into objects, and Genjis, determined to unveil their illusions. The action unfolds on the Lijiang Night Market map, introducing new shapes for Kiriko to assume.

Prop Hunt enthusiasts can mark January 30 on their calendars, as the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year event heralds the return of this fan-favorite game mode. The original run of Misfits and Magic during Season 5 garnered immense popularity, and its subsequent appearance during the third week of the Overwatch 2 anniversary event in October further fueled players' excitement. Notably, this iteration marks the first time a new map has been integrated into the game mode, departing from its previous setting on a segment of the Blizzard World map.

The community's enthusiasm is palpable as Misfits and Magic makes a comeback, with players expressing their hopes for it to become a staple game mode. Blizzard's recognition of the players' enjoyment is evident, given its reintroduction shortly before the onset of Overwatch 2 Season 9. Fans are optimistic that future iterations may bring additional maps and surprises to this cherished game mode.

While the full array of Lunar New Year event activities remains undisclosed, Overwatch 2 has teased multiple new skins and the return of Capture the Flag and Bounty Hunter Deathmatch modes. As the event approaches, players eagerly anticipate discovering the specific activities, rewards, and shop offerings that await them.