Overwatch 2: When does Battle for Olympus Kick Off?

Overwatch 2 fans have a ton of things to be hyped up for the coming days, as season 2 is coming to the game on December 6.

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By Rohit Kohli | Dec 2, 2022 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Overwatch 2 fans have a ton of things to be hyped up for the coming days, as season 2 is coming to the game on December 6. It is expected to bring new skins, another mythic skin, among other items for players to earn. Furthermore, another event has been uncovered named the Battle for Olympus.

Greek folklore will be the theme for the upcoming event, and players will find that some of their beloved heroes have gained the force of divine beings for this new limited-time mode. Not much else was uncovered about the occasion, however, players can get a brief look at what it might seem like in the trailer.

When does Battle For Olympus Start?

The Battle for Olympus will kick off on January 5 and conclude on January 19. This will be another restricted time mode that will allow players to jump right into the action and procure a few prizes, Besides, there will also be shop items added for players to buy.

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Many new skins were also shown while promoting the upcoming event, all with a Greek folklore theme: Reinhardt, Widowmaker, Roadhog, Lucio, Junker Sovereign, Pharah, and the new hero, Ramattra.

Players will actually be able to procure Mythic Skin Zeus Junker Sovereign, Amazing Poseidon Ramattra, and Incredible Abbadon Pharah using the fight pass, yet it is hazy how other players will be able to unlock them or if they will be able to purchase them.

Leading up to the Battle for Olympus event, players will be allowed to play their favorite holiday events when those make a comeback to the game. No specific date for when those events will be returning has been uncovered at this point, however, many new skins were showcased. It is unclear if there will be another game mode added for that event.

Players will likewise get another hero, Ramattra, when season two drops on December 6.

Overwatch 2 Predicted Minimum Requirements

  • Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Phenom FX-8350 CPU
  • 6-8 GB RAM
  • 40-50 GB of HDD storage
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB GPU
  • 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 OS
  • DirectX Version 11
  • 1024 x 768 Display resolution
  • Broadband Internet Connection

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