'Overwatch' News: Chinese New Year-Themed Update Out Jan. 23; New Skins For D.Va And Mei
Rei LantionIt looks like "Overwatch" is getting a new seasonal event and it's in honor of the Year of the Rooster. So, here's what has been revealed so far.
The "Overwatch" official Twitter recently tweeted a video of Mei with new character skin. The climatologist hero is dressed in traditional red Chinese garb, holding red envelopes apparently called 'Lai see',-a Chinese New Year custom.
"Overwatch"'s Korean account posts a similar video, this time featuring D.Va who is also decked out in a new skin. The date accompanying both is January 24, 2017. Players can view the original tweet featuring Mei here. As can be seen, the tweet offers no details other than telling people that "good luck and great fortune await."
However, Polygon reports that a Blizzard spokesperson has confirmed this seasonal event. "Overwatch" is celebrating the Year of the Rooster this January 24th. According to Polygon, it will be similar to "Overwatch Winter Wonderland," "Overwatch Haloween Terror" and other previous seasonal events.
Regarding Mei's new skin, PVPLive mentions that this could be Mei's legendary skin-the same one game director Jeff Kaplan mentioned last year via a post on Blizzard's forums. He mentions having something "pretty awesome for her early next year," and it looks like this could be it.
Overwatch's Korean Twitter account posted a similar tweet, but this time, showing D.Va. The tweet video features D.Va's new character skin and judging from the comments, fans are already excited for it.
If what the Blizzard spokesperson says is true-as reported by Polygon-this limited-time Chinese New Year event could include new skins for Mei, D.Va, and other characters-sprays, emotes, voice lines and other cosmetic items.
여러분♡ 새해 복 많이 받으세요! pic.twitter.com/vNEptK1SNb
— 오버워치 (@OverwatchKR) January 19, 2017
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