Overwatch 2 2024 Anniversary Event: Dates, returning game modes, more
BlizzardFind out everything you need to know about Overwatch 2’s anniversary event in 2024, which will be bringing past game modes back.
Overwatch 2 is nearing its second anniversary, and much like previous years, players will be able to jump into a limited-time anniversary event – as teased by devs in a blog post.
In the past, this recurring event would unvault old skins and even introduce remix cosmetics. This is also the event where new dance emotes usually get introduced along with returning game modes.
Below, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about Overwatch 2’s 2024 anniversary event, including its schedule, game modes, and more.
Overwatch 2 anniversary event (2024): Start date
The Overwatch 2 anniversary event will be live on September 24, 2024.
As for how long this will be available, devs have confirmed that it’ll last for a month. They also mentioned that during this period, players can “enjoy festivities” and test their skills, all while earning rewards.
Overwatch 2 anniversary event (2024): Game modes
BlizzardEach week during the anniversary event, players will be able to play different game modes brought back from the past year, including the ones from April Fools, Mirrorwatch, and more. Here’s a complete timeline of all of them:
Week 1
- Beast Hunt
- Community Crafted Modes
Week 2
- April Fools
- Cosmic Crisis
Week 3
- Mirrorwatch
- Prop Hunt
Prop Hunt is no doubt one of the popular game modes due to its hilarious and chaotic nature. It’s still a while until then, but in case you need a refresher, use these tricks so you can win the game easily.
Overwatch 2 anniversary event (2024): All challenges & rewards
There are a total of 20 challenges you can complete during the anniversary event. Every week, new challenges will be unlocked, many of them giving you different cosmetic rewards, such as skins, player icons, and more, on top of Battle Pass XP.
Biohazard Ramattra, Bounty Hunter Baptiste, and Infinite Guard 76 are the three skins you get to unlock for free during this limited-time event. Below is a list of all the challenges and rewards:
| Challenge | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Happy Anniversary: Complete 150 games | Hero of 2024 player title |
| (Week 1) Let the Celebration Begin: Complete 4 Anniversary Event Challenges from this week | Biohazard skin + 20k XP |
| Party Patron: Complete 3 games | Anniversary 2024 player icon + 2k XP |
| Festivity Follower: Complete 20 games | Maugold player icon + 2k XP |
| Celebration Superstar: Complete 30 games | 2k XP |
| Anniversary Devotee: Complete 50 games | 2k XP |
| Beastmaster: Complete 5 games | 2k XP |
| Community Champ: Complete 5 games in Community Crafted | 2k XP |
| (Week 2) The Party Goes on: Complete 3 Anniversary Event challenges from this week | Bounty Hunter skin + 20k XP |
| Gala Goer: Complete 20 games | Anniventure Player icon + 2k XP |
| Jubilee Jester: Complete 30 games | Juno Keychain Spray + 2k XP |
| Commencement Captain: Complete 50 games | 2k XP |
| Anniversary’s Fool: Complete 5 games in Balanced Overwatch | 2k XP |
| Cosmic Crisis Fighter: Complete Cosmic Crisis on any difficulty | 2k XP |
| (Week 3) Can’t Stop! Won’t Stop!: Complete 3 Anniversary Event challenges from this week | Infinite Guard: 76 skin + 20k XP |
| Anniversary Attendee: Complete 20 games | Junoversary player icon + 2k XP |
| Revelry Regular: Complete 30 games | 2k XP |
| Festival Fan: Complete 50 games | 2k XP |
| Mirrorwatch: Complete 5 games of Mirrorwatch | 2k XP |
| Prosperous Mischief: Complete 5 games of Magic snd Mischief | 2k XP |
It’s worth knowing that some of these quests will only be available during certain weeks, given that they’re linked with the rotating game modes.