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Overwatch 10th Anniversary Event Offers Free Items as Players Criticize China-Only Rewards

NetEase runs Overwatch in China, explaining richer local rewards after years of missed content there.

Overview

  • Blizzard, which announced the plan Monday, set May 12–June 1 for the event and listed 21 launch-hero skins, 15 Anniversary loot boxes, 33 community cosmetics, and five weapon charms.
  • The update goes live Tuesday with community challenges that let players earn a weekly Legendary loot box.
  • Many Western players called the lineup underwhelming compared with China, citing negative replies on social media and multiple Reddit threads.
  • NetEase’s China servers will grant about 40 Legendary skins, nine Mythic skins, and loot boxes that can include Mythic Prisms, Overwatch Coins, and local exclusive skins such as a new Ramattra look.
  • Blizzard has not yet shared full images or the exact contents of the new loot boxes, with more details expected as official posts roll out.