blizzardPlayers will finally get the scoop on Overwatch 2’s “groundbreaking” PvP changes, new maps, and more when Blizzard Entertainment hosts its upcoming Spotlight event. Here’s when and how to tune in to the stream.
Developers are promising Overwatch 2 will undergo massive changes in 2025, with PvP gameplay set to receive quite the rework.
The team at Blizzard Entertainment remains mum on the specifics for now, but that much will change in February. During a livestream event, Overwatch 2 players will receive a first look at the planned tweaks, along with a glimpse at some new maps and heroes.
Those looking for extra freebies outside of the Valentine’s Day rewards are also in luck, as there are two skins you can unlock from this event. Here is everything we know about the upcoming Overwatch stream.
Overwatch 2 Spotlight date and time
Blizzard developers announced the OW2 Spotlight event in a blog post, inviting players to join the fun on Wednesday, February 12 at 10:00 AM PST. The studio has not confirmed how long the broadcast will last.
How to watch the OW2 Spotlight event
Fans interested in catching the event live will be able to tune in via Overwatch’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.
How to unlock Cyber DJ Lucio and Flirty Flare Baptiste skins for free
Blizzard EntertainmentDuring this event, players will be able to obtain the Cyber DJ Flirty Flare Baptiste skins for free by watching at least one hour of a stream from a participating creator. To get the skin, users must ensure their Twitch or YouTube accounts are linked to their Battle.net profile.
Below is all the creators featured in the Spotlight event.
blizzardHow to connect your Battle.net account to Twitch & YouTube
Linking your Battle.net account to Twitch or YouTube is essential if you’d like to snatch the rewards above. If you haven’t done that already or if this is your first time getting a drop, all you need to do is follow the steps below:
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- Login to your account via the Battle.net site.
- Select Connections on the left tab.
- Scroll down until you find Twitch, and click the “+Connect” option.
- Alternatively, select the “+Connect” option on YouTube.
- Follow the rest of the instructions.
If you’re watching on Twitch, you should be able to keep tabs of your progress by selecting your profile icon on the right and selecting “Drops & Rewards.”
What to expect in the Spotlight event
In addition to detailing the “groundbreaking changes to the PvP experience,” Blizzard also plans on showcasing new maps, new heroes, and other content.
Plus, dozens of Overwatch 2 content creators will attend the Spotlight event in person at the company’s Irvine, California HQ, where they’ll get the chance to go hands-on with the gameplay changes.