You can join the Overwatch 10th Anniversary event from May 12 to June 2 as the game marks a decade since its original launch on May 24, 2016. The celebration highlights the players who have supported the franchise over the years.
During the event, you can take part in themed challenges and unlock a range of limited-time rewards, including anniversary cosmetics and skins. This guide outlines what you need to know about the 2026 Anniversary event and what you can earn by playing.
Overwatch 10th Anniversary event
You can take part in the 2026 anniversary celebration from May 12 through June 2, with several weeks to unlock themed rewards. Most challenges focus on completing matches to earn progress, encouraging consistent play across modes.
Each week rotates a featured limited-time mode:
- Week 1: Overwatch Classic 2016
- Week 2: Mystery Showdown
- Week 3: Overwatch Classic 2020
These modes shift the gameplay experience while you work toward event objectives. By playing regularly and trying each weekly playlist, you maximize your reward progress and experience different eras of Overwatch during the event window.
All Overwatch Anniversary 2026 Rewards
You unlock Anniversary Loot Boxes packed with cosmetics throughout the event. The community also contributes to shared milestones, and each completed checkpoint grants additional bonus boxes for everyone.
The reward pool includes content that celebrates the game’s history and its players:
- Original roster-inspired skins honoring classic heroes
- 22 developer-created cosmetics made specifically for the 10-year event
- 11 community-designed items selected to represent player creativity
- New player titles themed around the anniversary
When you log in, the game also recognizes your time spent in Overwatch. You receive exclusive sprays and weapon charms tied to account milestones at 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 years of play.
Some loyalty rewards reference key moments from the game’s past, including cosmetics inspired by early cinematics. Alongside these items, you will notice refreshed menus, updated music, and the return of the original Winston cinematic intro, bringing back the familiar “Are you with us?” message during the celebration period.
