Overwatch 2 Confirms Gundam Wing Collaboration

Overwatch 2 has officially confirmed that its Season 16 crossover will be with Gundam Wing in celebration of the anime’s 30th anniversary, following previous collaborations with One Punch Man and Cowboy Bebop.

Overwatch 2 x Gundam Wing Collab Confirmed

Back in March, dataminers uncovered a Gundam Wing 30th-anniversary logo hidden within Overwatch 2’s game files, sparking speculation about a potential crossover. While nothing was confirmed at the time, fans eagerly speculated about what skins and content could be in store.

Then, on April 1, the official Overwatch 2 X (Twitter) account responded to Gundam Wing’s anniversary post, seemingly confirming the collaboration.

The Gundam account originally tweeted:

🛡️ "Gundam Wing released on April 7th, 1995, in Japan and is now approaching its 30th anniversary. Launch into a year-long celebration with us starting April 1st all the way through 2026!"

Blizzard quickly followed up with a reply:

"30 years of epic battles and legendary storytelling. Happy Anniversary, Gundam Wing."

To add fuel to the fire, the Overwatch 2 account later posted the cryptic emoji, hinting that an official reveal is just around the corner.

What to Expect in the Gundam Wing Crossover

While Blizzard has yet to unveil the full details, fans are already speculating which heroes could receive Gundam skins. Many believe Pharah is a strong candidate, given her existing mecha-inspired skins from Overwatch 1.

Reactions from the community have been overwhelmingly positive, with players voicing their dream picks for skins:

🛩️ “Gundam Wing collab might make me play Pharah. Truly tragic.”

🔧 “Gundam? BASTION SKIN PLEASE.”

⚙️ “Overwatch x Gundam Wing?? Okay, now we’re cooking. Expecting a full mech takeover. Give me a Barbatos Ramattra or we riot.” — Twitch streamer & former Overwatch pro Dafran

Overwatch & Gundam: A Rivalry Turned Crossover

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Overwatch and Gundam have crossed paths—sort of.

In 2022, Bandai Namco released Gundam Evolution, a hero shooter that many saw as Overwatch’s anime-inspired rival. Despite a promising launch, the game struggled to gain traction and was ultimately shut down in November 2023.

With this new collaboration, Blizzard is bringing Gundam back into the Overwatch universe—this time as allies instead of competitors. Fans won’t have to wait long to see what Blizzard has planned, as more details should drop soon. 🚀