Get Ready to Join Forces with One-Punch Man in Overwatch 2 on March 7, 2023! Learn more about Kiriko's Terrible Tornado Skin, bundle inclusions, and fans' reception towards the One Punch Man x Overwatch 2 collaboration!
One-Punch Man x Overwatch 2 Collaboration
Kiriko's Terrible Tornado Skin
It is collaboration time between two popular franchises, Overwatch 2 and One-Punch Man! Starting March 7, the anticipated collaboration will release several new skins and other items. Xbox Wire has revealed that one of these skins will be a legendary skin for the support hero Kiriko, called Terrible Tornado.
This skin will be available in the in-game store for 2,100 coins as part of a bundle that includes the Terribly Impressive Victory Pose and the Terrible Tornado name card. This collaboration also includes a previously revealed skin for the characters Doomfist, based on the One-Punch Man protagonist, Saitama, and Soldier:76 based on the One-Punch Man character Mumen Rider.
The One Punch Man collaboration items will be available from March 7 until April 6. Overall, this collaboration between Overwatch 2 and One-Punch Man aims to bring together fans of both franchises by providing new and exciting content for players to enjoy.
Fans' Reception Towards the One-Punch Man x Overwatch Collaboration
Overall Positive for Collaboration
The announcement of the One-Punch Man collaboration in Overwatch 2 has generated a lot of excitement among fans of both franchises. The fact that Doomfist and Kiriko are getting skins based on Saitama and Terrible Tornado, respectively, has been well-received by many fans, who believe this collaboration is an excellent fit for the game. However, some fans are concerned that the collaboration might not be worth the $20.99.
In addition to expressing their excitement or concerns about the current collaboration, some fans have also suggested other anime franchises they would like to see featured in Overwatch 2. Some have requested skins for characters from One-Punch Man, such as Genos and Fubuki, while others have suggested collaborations with popular franchises like My Hero Academia or Sonic.
Interestingly, the developers of Overwatch 2 have expressed their own preferences for future collaborations, indicating that they were hoping to secure partnerships with Dragon Ball or Street Fighter. The art style and signature moves of these franchises would be a good match for the combat style of Overwatch. Overall, the excitement and anticipation around this collaboration demonstrate the strong connection between the gaming and anime communities and the potential for future collaborations that will bring even more excitement to players.
