Overwatch 2 launches Persona 5 limited-time skins crossover

Blizzard Entertainment and Atlus launched a crossover event for Overwatch 2 on September 16 that brings five Persona 5 themed Legendary skins, a themed event hub, and in‑game challenges to the hero shooter. The collaboration outfits five Overwatch characters as the Phantom Thieves from the popular JRPG and introduces Persona 5 visual flourishes across the game for a limited time.

The skins cast new Season 18 hero Wuyang as Joker, Mercy as Panther, Lifeweaver as Fox, D.Va as Queen, and Genji as Skull. Blizzard said the designs include numerous Persona references: Mercy’s wings and weapon incorporate rose petals evoking Ann Takamaki’s Persona, Wuyang’s Xuanwu staff was intended to visually recall Joker’s Arsene, and D.Va’s mech takes cues from Makoto’s Johanna. Art director Dion Rogers said the team added “lots of fun artistic touches,” including paint splashes that heroes leave when they move and a special Phantom Thieves inspired user interface overlay on the Shop icons. Key art for the collaboration was created by Persona 5 character artist Shigenori Soejima, Blizzard noted.

The skins and event challenges went live with Overwatch 2’s mid‑season update on September 16. Blizzard...