- **2026 Kicks Off with Crossovers:** Blizzard is starting strong with the "Hello Kitty and Friends" collaboration, introducing a fresh batch of "sickeningly cute" skins and highlight intros. This limited-time drop is live from February 10 to February 23.
- **Valentine's Re-Run and New Skins:** The "Loverwatch 2026" dating simulator makes its return, accompanied by a new bundle of themed skins. Players can grab these from February 13 to March 1.
- **Collaboration Rarity Persists:** True to form, most of Overwatch's limited-time collaboration skins remain exclusive, rarely (if ever) seeing a second run. This continues to fuel that crucial sense of FOMO.
- **Mythic Skin Evolution:** Starting with Season 19, Blizzard has committed to rolling out two Mythic skins per season. These premium, customizable cosmetics now require the standalone "Mythic Prisms" currency and are subject to a rotating availability cycle, disappearing for two subsequent seasons after their initial run.
2026 Collaboration Breakdown: Hello Kitty & Loverwatch
As veteran players, we've seen Blizzard dabbling with limited-time collaborations over the past few years, bringing everything from anime titans to the charming chaos of Hello Kitty. The trend continues into 2026, and our wallets are already feeling the pinch.
Hello Kitty and Friends: The Cutest Rage Inducers
The first major collaboration of Overwatch's new era is with Sanrio, unleashing the delightful universe of Hello Kitty and Friends upon the battlefield. Our take? These skins aren't just cute; they're designed to inflict maximum psychological damage on your opponents, especially with those adorable highlight intros. If you're not in the loop, here's who's repping the Sanrio crew:
- Juno as Hello Kitty
- Lucio as Keroppi
- D.Va as My Melody
- Mercy as Pompompurin
- Widowmaker as Kuromi
This bundle hits the shop at **6,900 Overwatch Coins** and is available from **Tuesday, February 10, 2026, to Monday, February 23, 2026**. If you want to annoy your enemies with cuteness, now's your window.
Loverwatch 2026: Rekindling Romance (and Spending)
Blizzard certainly knows how to celebrate Valentine's Day. They've not only brought back the Loverwatch 2026 dating simulator but also dropped a fresh bundle of Loverwatch skins. We can't think of a better way to show your love for the game (and deplete your coin stash) than with some themed cosmetics. Individual Loverwatch skin bundles range from **1,900 to 3,100 Overwatch Coins**, depending on the hero and included items. The full bundle comes in at **6,900 Overwatch Coins**.
These romantic additions cover Lifeweaver, Soldier 76, Kiriko, Juno, Domina, Hazard, and Symmetra, and are available from **Friday, February 13, 2026, to Sunday, March 1, 2026**.
A Look Back: Overwatch's Collaboration Track Record
It’s no secret that Overwatch has been leveraging some massive IPs for crossover events since 2023. Our observation, and frankly, a consistent pain point for collectors, is that these collaborations are almost exclusively limited-time affairs. While reruns aren't entirely unheard of – we saw One-Punch Man get a second run – they are genuinely rare. If you missed it the first time, you're usually out of luck.
Here’s a quick recap of past collaborations, reminding us just how many exclusive items are locked away:
- One-Punch Man (Rerun) - October 16, 2025 to October 29, 2025
- Persona 5 Royal - September 16, 2025 to September 29, 2025
- Nerf - August 5, 2025 to August 18, 2025
- G.I. Joe - July 1, 2025 to July 14, 2025
- Street Fighter 6 - May 20, 2025 to June 2, 2025
- Gundam Wing - April 29, 2025 to May 12, 2025
- Le Sserafim (Wave Two) - March 18, 2025 to March 31, 2025
- Avatar: The Last Airbender - December 17, 2024 to December 30, 2024
- My Hero Academia - October 17, 2024 to October 30, 2024
- Transformers - July 9, 2024 to July 23, 2024
- Porsche - May 14, 2024 to June 3, 2024
- Cowboy Bebop - March 12, 2024 to March 25, 2024
- Le Sserafim (Wave One) - November 1, 2023 to November 20, 2023
- One-Punch Man - March 7, 2023 to April 6, 2023
Mythic Skins: The New Tier of Customization and Grind
Introduced with Overwatch 2's launch in 2022, Mythic skins quickly became the ultimate flex. These are the only truly customizable skins in the game, offering interchangeable colors, unique voice lines, and more. As of Season 19 (October 14, 2025), Blizzard has upped the ante, confirming that two Mythic skins will now be added each season – a welcome increase for those of us chasing every cosmetic.
However, there's a new twist to the grind: Mythic skins now require "Mythic Prisms," a standalone currency. While you can still earn enough Prisms to snag one full Mythic skin by completing the latest battle pass, additional Prisms can be purchased directly from the store. This move clearly establishes Mythic Prisms as the premium currency for premium customization.
It's worth noting the availability cycle for these coveted skins: most newly introduced Mythic skins stick around for the duration of a season before getting locked away for two subsequent seasons. For instance, Junkrat, Lifeweaver, and Cassidy's Mythic skins from Season 1 (Reign of Talon) are currently unavailable. This cyclical availability is another strategic move to maintain their exclusivity and drive engagement.
A notable update for our support mains: Mercy is the first character to receive a second Mythic skin, pulling ahead of other long-standing heroes like Lucio, Pharah, and Symmetra. Here's a comprehensive list of every Mythic skin released to date:
- Season 1 (Reign of Talon) - Mercy - Celestial Guardian
- Season 20: Doomfist - Magma Titan
- Season 20: Cassidy - Divine Desperado
- Season 19: Junkrat - Cyberfuel
- Season 19: Lifeweaver - Divine Druid
- Season 18: Sojourn - Ultraviolet Sentinel
- Season 17: D.Va - Horang
- Season 16: Juno - Heart of Hope
- Season 15: Zenyatta - Pixiu
- Season 14: Reinhardt - Thor
- Season 13: Widowmaker - Spellbinder
- Season 12: Reaper - Anubis
- Season 11: Ashe - Calamity Express
- Season 10: Mercy - Vengeance
- Season 9: Moira - Ancient Caller
- Season 8: Orisa - Grand Beast
- Season 7: Hanzo - Onryō
- Season 6: Ana - A-7000 Warlord
- Season 5: Tracer - Adventurer
- Season 4: Sigma - Galactic Emperor
- Season 3: Kiriko - Amaterasu
- Season 2: Junker Queen - Zeus
- Season 1: Genji - Cyber Demon