Overwatch 2 x Nerf Collab Brings Foam-Fueled Chaos!

Overwatch 2 just announced its next big crossover — and it's blasting straight out of your toybox. The Nerf-themed event kicks off August 5 and runs through August 18, featuring a Legendary skin for Cassidy, iconic weapon cosmetics inspired by real Nerf gear, and an all-new Nerf or Nothin’ game mode that turns the battlefield into a foam-filled frenzy!

Legendary Cassidy + Nerf Arsenal Skins Revealed

The hype started when eagle-eyed fans spotted Vortex Footballs and Nerf darts in the Season 17 trailer and maps. Now, it’s official — and here’s what’s dropping:

🧡 Cassidy – Maverick & Vortex Footballs(Legendary)

• His Peacekeeper is swapped for a Nerf Maverick, and his Flashbang becomes a Vortex Football.
• He’s ready for a duel... backyard style.

🎯 Other Hero Skins Inspired by Real Nerf Blasters:

• Tracer – Gelfire Pros
• Genji – Slingerang & Power Blast Bat
• Mei – Super Soaker XP100
• Hanzo – Big Bad Bow
• Baptiste – Galactic Commander
• Soldier: 76 – N Series Pinpoint

Nerf or Nothin’ — New Limited-Time Game Mode

Jump into a chaotic 8-player FFA deathmatch where the first to 20 eliminations takes the win! Here's what makes it wild:

• 🎮 Random Hero start (Support-only heroes like Mercy & Lifeweaver excluded)
• 🔁 Swap heroes after a kill or 3 deaths
• ⏱ 80% cooldown reduction
• 💥 Ultimate charge persists between deaths and partial carryover across heroes
• 🗺️ Maps: Blizzard World, Chateau, Paris, King’s Row

This isn’t your average scrim — it’s high-speed, foam-powered mayhem.

🏆 Event Challenges & Free Rewards

Complete special Nerf or Nothin’ challenges to unlock:

• 🎨 Nerf Spray
• 👤 Nerf Player Icon
• 🔫 Foam Dart Weapon Charm
• ⚡ Tracer’s Gelfire Pro Skin(Free!)
• 📈 +40,000 Battle Pass XP

Note: Challenges are only completable in the new event mode!

🔍 What’s Next? Wuyang Trial & Season 18

Right after the Nerf event wraps, Overwatch 2 is hosting a trial weekend for Wuyang, the game’s upcoming support hero. From August 14–18, players can:

• 🧪 Try Wuyang in live matches
• 🐚 Preview his full abilities, lore, and in-game model

This all leads into Season 18, launching August 26, which promises even more content.

🎉 Whether you're a foam-slinging Cassidy fan or just looking to collect free skins, the Overwatch x Nerf collab is pure fun. Lock in from August 5–18 and gear up for a summer event you won’t want to miss.