Are you ready to “PLUS ULTRA!” with the My Hero Academia skins as they collaborate with Overwatch 2? Well, you certainly hit the jackpot as you play Overwatch and are surprisingly a big fan of MHA. The iconic U.A. Students going to a future Earth.
The Story of Heroes
My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia in Japanese) is a popular manga and anime series created by Kohei Horikoshi. In MHA, being a hero has become a profession. Pro heroes fight villains, rescue civilians, and maintain peace.
Throughout the series, Izuku and his friends face increasingly powerful villains, uncover dark secrets about their society, and strive to become the next generation of top heroes.
Announcement of the Collab
Unleash your inner hero or villain with Overwatch 2 x My Hero Academia 🦸🦹
Show the world your bravery and skill when this action-packed collaboration arrives Oct 17 💥 pic.twitter.com/rXkCBcITQb
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) September 26, 2024
On September 26, 2024, Overwatch 2 announced that they will be collaborating with My Hero Academia. They’ve released a trailer which features five characters from the popular anime series. All Might, Deku, Uravity, Shigaraki, Himeko Toga, respectively.
Skins on Overwatch Characters
Overwatch 2 also revealed who will own these skins in the game. Reinhardt as the one and only symbol of peace, All Might. Tracer as the full of determination, Deku, Juno as the forever enthusiastic Uravity. And for the two skins, it features Tomura Shigaraki and Himeko Toga, wherein Reaper will be the powerful Tomura Shigaraki and Kiriko as Himeko Toga.
Each of these characters compliment their future skins’ abilities that fans and players will surely enjoy! It has been hyped and the heat is still up for this collaboration! It is highly anticipated to be in the game!
The Launch: When will it be available?
Meet and get your very own hero or villain, per se, on October 17-30! These iconic characters will be available for a limited time only. So, if you are itching to get your very own MHA character, make sure to not miss!
Conclusion: PLUS, ULTRA!
This limited-time event brings together the universes of Overwatch and My Hero Academia, allowing players to embody their favorite heroes and villains from both franchises. The skins are designed to capture the essence of the My Hero Academia characters within the Overwatch gameplay environment.
It’s an opportunity for fans of both series to experience a unique crossover, blending the quirky superpowers of My Hero Academia with the team-based action of Overwatch 2. The event encourages players to “unleash your power and embrace your quirks” as they play with these new character skins.
