Blizzard's back at it again with the annual Overwatch Archives event that went live a little quicker than expected, giving fans something to keep them involved throughout the month of March if they're kept at home for whatever reason.
The limited-time event contains the story-driven co-op missions that provide important lore for Overwatch heroes and introduces a somewhat amazing skin for Junkrat. There are five new legendary skins in total, including new looks for Ana, Junkrat, Pharah, and Zarya, and three epic skins for Mei, Symmetra, and Torbjörn. It doesn't stop there though as new you can unlock new sprays, emotes, voice lines and more including an adorable Brigitte emote.
Archive declassification complete.Overwatch Archives file status: LIVE. https://t.co/du08PhhIPT pic.twitter.com/W4BN59byPC
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) March 12, 2020
What's new this year?
This year's event does not introduce a unique Archives mission and will only include past missions which could imply time restrictions or further work on Overwatch 2. What this event accomplishes are new mechanics and challenges for its PvE-style brawls that should keep you occupied for now. Keep reading for more information regarding what each week will include!
Weekly Challenges
Week 1: Two Uprising Missions Unlocked
- Molten Cores – Enemies erupt Lava on death
- Glass Cannon – Players have 50% less health and increased damage
Week 2: Two Retribution Missions Unlocked
- Surgical Strike – Only critical hits do damage
- Close Quarters – Distant enemies are invincible
Week 3: Two Storm Rising Missions Unlocked
- Blood Moon Rising – No Support heroes and healing is significantly reduced. Heal yourself by doing damage
- Storm Raging – Enemies are angry. Killing them spreads the rage.
Weekly skin challenges
Here's what you can unlock each week should you complete a certain number of games:
You can win games in Quick Play, Competitive Play, or the Arcade to unlock sprays, player icons, and the mentioned weekly challenges skins like Holi Symmetra, Rustclad Torbjörn, and Bear Mei. Each week brings new rewards to earn so get out there and get some cool Overwatch loot. For an even further in-depth look at this event you can check out the official Overwatch Archives post here.
