Incredible Overwatch 2 Mei Cosplay Brings Lunar New Year Skin to Life

An Overwatch 2 fan crafted an outstanding cosplay of Mei, one of the DPS characters in the game. The diverse roster of Overwatch 2, filled with vibrant and exciting heroes and villains, has made the game a popular subject for cosplays and fan art.

As a member of the original cast from the 2016 game, Mei has been frustrating enemy teams with her Ice Walls and other abilities for years. With Mei’s backstory in Overwatch 2 centered around her time at a research facility in Antarctica, her abilities have a fitting Arctic theme. While Mei’s standard appearance reflects this cold climate, numerous other skins have been released over time, offering different takes on the character. Recently, one player decided to bring one of these skin variations to life through cosplay.

In a Reddit post, an Overwatch 2 fan known as Which-Station9858 shared photos of their Mei cosplay, inspired by her Luna skin from the Lunar New Year event. The Reddit user’s stunning costume replicated every detail of the Overwatch 2 skin. The bright red outfit featured the intricate gold accents seen on the in-game skin, including the band that wraps behind the wearer’s neck. They even mimicked Mei’s hairstyle and glasses as seen in the Luna skin.

In addition to the outfit, Which-Station9858 crafted a replica of Snowball. According to the cosplayer, they used EVA foam to create the adorable weather modification drone. Foam was also used to recreate the gold parts of the Luna skin design. To complete the remarkable cosplay, they made a detailed prop of Mei’s Endothermic Blaster, matching the Lunar New Year skin style from Overwatch 2.

Unsurprisingly, this impressive Mei cosplay caught the attention of the Overwatch subreddit. Since posting the completed design, the response has been overwhelmingly positive, with more than 8.5K users upvoting the Reddit post. Many fans praised the hard work put into the design, noting that the finished product looked just as good as the in-game cosmetic.

This latest cosplay by Which-Station9858 is another example of the incredible results passionate fans can achieve when they create artistic projects based on their favorite games. Beyond this Mei cosplay, other fans have demonstrated their love for Overwatch 2 through equally impressive designs. For instance, one gamer showcased their Pink Mercy cosplay, inspired by one of the most popular skins in the Overwatch franchise. With the game continuing to add new characters to its roster, it will be exciting to see what talented fans like Which-Station9858 create next.