Summary

• Overwatch 2 is set to return to China on February 19, offering rewards from Seasons 1-9.
• Chinese players will have the opportunity to earn Battle Pass rewards and participate in exciting in-game events.
• Season 15 will feature skin bundles inspired by Chinese mythology, though specifics are still under wraps.

Overwatch 2 is making a grand comeback to China, bringing with it a host of rewards from Seasons 1 through 9, skins inspired by Chinese mythology, and much more. The Chinese Overwatch 2 community is eagerly awaiting their return to Future Earth, scheduled for February 19, coinciding with the start of Season 15.

Recently, Overwatch 2 announced its exciting return to China. The game will officially relaunch on February 19, following a successful technical test from January 8 to 15. This test allowed fans to dive into the content they missed, including Overwatch: Classic and all six heroes introduced since the servers closed in China during Season 2.

With the technical test now complete, Overwatch 2 has unveiled a range of thrilling features Chinese players can look forward to. In a message on Xiaohongshu (also known as RedNote), Overwatch 2 game director Aaron Keller detailed a multi-week Return to China celebration. This event will feature popular in-game events and rewards that fans have missed over the past two years. Chinese players will also have the chance to earn Battle Pass rewards from Seasons 1 and 2 before the game’s relaunch, and rewards from Seasons 3 through 9 through in-game events once the game is back online.

Chinese Mythology – Theme for Overwatch 2 Season 15?

Keller also hinted that Overwatch 2 Season 15 will include skin bundles inspired by Chinese mythology. However, details remain scarce, leaving fans wondering if these skins will be new or existing, exclusive to China, or part of a broader Chinese mythology theme for Season 15, similar to the Norse mythology-inspired cosmetics in Season 14.

Fortunately, fans won't have to wait long to find out more. Overwatch 2 Season 15 kicks off on February 18, just before the game's official relaunch in China. With just over a month to go, players can expect to learn more about the upcoming season soon, with a full reveal likely in early February.

In the meantime, players worldwide can enjoy Min 1, Max 3 – the second 6v6 test in Overwatch 2 – from January 21 to February 4, featuring the classic 2-2-2 team composition. Additionally, the Lunar New Year and the Moth Meta Overwatch: Classic events are slated to occur before Season 15, adding to the excitement. While Chinese players may miss out on these events, they have their own special celebrations to look forward to very soon.