Epic and Blizzard have confirmed that four Overwatch characters will appear in Fortnite. D.Va, Tracer, Genji and Mercy are scheduled to arrive in the battle royale game on May 14.
The announcement follows weeks of leaks and speculation. An official trailer was released to showcase the addition, though it reuses voice lines from the original Overwatch game.
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Blizzard's head of development for live games addressed fan concerns over China-only content in Overwatch. Walter Kong confirmed that exclusive events stem from the partnership with NetEase. The comments come during the game's 10-year anniversary celebrations.
Overwatch players are reacting to the appearance of Tracer in Fortnite, with many claiming her character model features a more pronounced rear end than in the original game. Similar observations have been made about D.Va.
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Blizzard has revealed Sierra, the 51st hero for Overwatch, as a damage-role character set to join the game with the launch of Season 2 in Reign of Talon on April 14. She marks the first of five new heroes planned for the shooter this year. The announcement includes a teaser trailer showcasing some of her abilities.
Overwatch Season 3 launched yesterday with the arrival of new damage hero Shion, who rides a motorcycle into battle. The character features two pistols and a focus on stylish moves. Blizzard also released a new hybrid map and Battle Pass content.
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Olivia Rodrigo has launched a collaboration with Fortnite that brings her third album into the game. The partnership went live on June 25 and includes new cosmetics, emotes, and music tracks. It marks her addition to the game's Icon Series.
Blizzard has released a patch for Overwatch on Nintendo Switch 2, improving its framerate beyond the initial 30fps lock. The update makes the game more viable on the handheld, adding gyro controls. This coincides with Season 2, featuring new hero Sierra.