Overwatch 2 Confirms Persona 5 Collab as Joker Steals the Spotlight

It’s official—Persona 5 is crossing over into Overwatch 2. After weeks of speculation, Blizzard dropped the big reveal in the Season 18 Launch Trailer, confirming that the Phantom Thieves are making their way into the hero shooter. Here’s everything we know so far.

🔥 Persona 5 x Overwatch 2 Revealed

The collab was teased right at the end of the new trailer. Just when fans thought it was over, the screen shifted into Persona’s iconic red-and-black style before Joker himself appeared in a dramatic flash.

And yes—it’s unmistakably the real Joker, not a reimagined Overwatch hero in disguise. This confirms that a full-on Persona 5 crossover is on the way.

🎨 What to Expect From the Collaboration

Historically, Overwatch 2 collabs have taken the form of cosmetic bundles, rather than entirely new playable characters. Fans shouldn’t expect Joker to become a hero on the roster, but instead look forward to a range of Persona 5–themed skins and cosmetics.

Based on previous collaborations like Cowboy Bebop, One Punch Man, and Transformers, this crossover will likely include:

• 🎭 Hero Skins inspired by Persona 5’s cast
• 🎶 Cosmetic items & sprays
• 🎮 Possibly themed challenges or limited-time rewards

Given the reveal timing, these cosmetics could arrive with the mid-season update.

🕵️‍♂️ Possible Hero Skins

While Blizzard hasn’t confirmed which Overwatch heroes will receive Persona skins, the fan-favorite lineup gives us plenty of room to speculate. Likely candidates include:

• Joker – the face of Persona 5
• Ryuji, Ann, and Morgana – as core Phantom Thieves members
• Futaba – a strong contender, given her popularity
• Igor, Caroline, and Justine – potential surprise additions

The idea of Winston x Teddie is already making waves in the community—so there’s definitely room for fun crossover potential.

⏳ Years in the Making

This collab has actually been teased before. Back in 2023, a fan asked Blizzard about crossovers with Nier Automata and Persona. Former Overwatch 2 Executive Producer Jared Neuss—a self-proclaimed “big ol’ Persona nerd”—responded that he’d “welcome this collab.”

Although Neuss left Blizzard in early 2025, these deals take years of negotiation, so it’s very possible that today’s announcement is the result of efforts he helped set in motion.

🚀 The Bottom Line

Overwatch 2’s Season 18 is already shaping up to be massive, with Wuyang’s arrival, Hero Skill Rating, and now a Persona 5 crossover that fans have dreamed about for years. Joker’s reveal may just be the beginning, opening the door for even more Persona collabs in the future.