Overwatch’s Uprising event is official and live now

It’s not a holiday, but Overwatch is giving its fans another batch of content.

After a leak yesterday, Blizzard confirmed Overwatch’s Uprising event today. From April 11 (yes, as in now) to May 1, players can unlock over 100 new cosmetics from loot boxes, including new character skins. The event also includes a new cooperative multiplayer mode, set seven years in the past. It depicts an uprising in King’s Row and has players working together as Torbjörn, Tracer, Reinhardt, and Mercy.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.