Earlier today we reported that it looked like Blizzard was planning on introducing some Olympic-themed items to its Overwatch game. It was even speculated that there could be a new game mode introduced to the game. For those who are wondering about the details, wonder no more as Blizzard has officially announced the Summer Games.
According to Blizzard’s announcement, “Crack your knuckles, stretch those hamstrings, and turn up the volume—the Summer Games have begun. For the next three weeks, we’re celebrating the spirit of competition in true Overwatch fashion. Earn special seasonal Loot Boxes, collect over 100 new cosmetic items, and hit the field with your friends in our latest brawl: Lúcioball!”
Blizzard describes the new game mode as being, “Teams will face-off in the beautiful Estádio das Rãs, located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. Equipped with jump pads and speed-boosting walls, this unique arena amplifies Lúcio’s abilities, allowing players to punch, glide, block, bounce, and boop and their way to victory. Each game of Lúcioball lasts four minutes, and the team that scores the most goals in that time…wins!”
Just like in our previous report, players will also be able to earn (or buy) Loot Boxes that will contain a variety of cosmetic items that are related to the Summer Games. Each Loot Box is guaranteed to contain at least one item from the Summer Games 2016 collection, but the items are only available until the 22nd of August. If you’d like to learn more, check out the Summer Games trailer in the video above.