Summary
Overwatch 2just revealed Call of the Hunt, the new name and theme for the eighth batch of seasonal content in the first-person shooter. Season 8 ofOverwatch 2, which includes new cosmetics, a Mythic skin, and the long-awaited tank hero Mauga, roars onto the battlefield on December 5.
Every two months since its launch,Overwatch 2has introduced a new season to the game. Each of these refreshes introduce new cosmetics based around the season’s theme, many of which can be earned from the Battle Pass. For Season 7 during October and November,Overwatch 2’s theme was called Rise of Darkness, and was split between Halloween and aDiablo 4collaboration.
Now,Overwatch 2has revealed the theme for the next season of the hero FPS. Titled Call of the Hunt, it seemsOverwatch 2is going wild in Season 8. For two months starting December 5, players can earn progress through a new Battle Pass full of skins, sprays, and other cosmetics inspired by beasts, hunters, and the wilderness. The full array of customizations from Season 8 hasn’t been revealed yet, but players can expect to see thesefutureOverwatch 2skinsin the days leading up to Call of the Hunt’s launch.
When Does Overwatch 2 Season 8 Start?
Judging from the teaser imageOverwatch 2shared, it seems Junker Queen will likely be getting a Call of the Hunt skin in Season 8. That said,Overwatch 2revealed the Mythic skin is for Orisa, transforming the robotic tank into a Grand Beast featuring customizable colors and weapons, as well as unique sound and visual effects. Fans will unlock this new Mythic skin by reaching level 80 on the Season 8 Premium Battle Pass.
Of course, one of the biggest things coming in Season 8, both literally and figuratively, is Mauga, the newest tank hero inOverwatch 2. The bombastic bruiser wields two massive miniguns, and has self-healing that can rival Roadhog. Players got a taste of Mauga after his reveal during BlizzCon, but he isreturning toOverwatch 2with some buffsat the start of Season 8. Assuming it follows precedent, players can expect to unlock Mauga automatically by buying the Premium Battle Pass, or by reaching level 55 in the free version. Players who miss out on getting Mauga during Season 8 will likely be able to do so by completing in-game challenges, as they can with otherOverwatch 2heroes like Kiriko and Ramattra.
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WHERE TO PLAY
Overwatch 2 is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 battlefield brawl. Power up your railgun and disrupt the battlefield as Sojourn, or yield your axe and command attention as Junker Queen. Battle to take control of a robot and move it toward the enemy base in the new Push Mode. Bring the fight to new destinations across the globe in iconic locations like New York, Rome, Monte Carlo and Rio. Daily challenges and frequent updates mean there is always something new to play.
