Overwatch 2 Pits 1 Winston Against 100 Soldiers in Live Showdown!

Blizzard is hosting a wild new Overwatch 2 event: one Winston vs. 100 Soldier: 76s — a chaotic match-up inspired by the viral “100 men vs. one gorilla” meme, now reimagined Overwatch-style.

Winston vs. Soldier Army – Live on May 6

Blizzard revealed this experimental battle will be livestreamed on May 6 at 12 PM PT via the PlayOverwatch Twitch channel. While names haven’t been confirmed, expect popular content creators to participate.

To hype the event, Blizzard opened a community poll asking fans who they think will win. So far, Winston leads with 56.9% of the votes 🗳️ — but will the gorilla genius truly overpower 100 super-soldiers?

Event Details: What We Know So Far

While the combatants are confirmed, many in-game conditions remain a mystery. Could Winston have access to his Primal Rage Ultimate? Will the Soldiers be modified in any way?

It’s unclear whether this mode will be exclusive to the stream or eventually playable by the public, but excitement is high — the announcement already has over 7.4K likes ❤️.

What This Could Mean for Overwatch 2 Events

If the Winston vs. Soldiers brawl is well-received, it could pave the way for more experimental matchups using the game’s 43-hero roster. From quirky duels to large-scale skirmishes, Blizzard has plenty of room to explore fun new formats.

More Action Ahead: Gundam Wing Collab in Season 16

This showdown isn’t the only major event in Season 16 — Overwatch 2 is also celebrating Gundam Wing’s 30th anniversary with exclusive skins for Reaper, Ramattra, Soldier: 76, and Mercy.

With high-profile events and bold experiments like this one, Blizzard is keeping the Overwatch 2 community buzzing. Who’s your pick: 🐵 Winston or 💥 the Soldier swarm?