Yesterday it seemed that ahead of schedule, PlayStation France accidentally revealed the upcoming Overwatch event. However for those who are curious about the official details, not to worry as Blizzard has officially taken the wraps off the “Uprising” event for Overwatch which will run from the 11th of April until the 1st of May.
From what we can tell, this is an event in the game that will help provide players with a bit more backstory on Overwatch and some of its characters. The description reads, “Experience a pivotal moment in history from before the fall of Overwatch. Join a strike team of Overwatch agents—including the newest recruit, Tracer—as they undertake a vital mission to stop an omnic uprising in King’s Row. Drop into the action and play as one of the four charged with completing this critical objective.”
Players will be able to claim rewards like Uprising Loot Boxes that will see them stand a chance to unlock new cosmetic skins, highlights, emotes, and sprays themed around Uprising. However like we said, this event will run for the next several weeks so now’s the only time that you’ll be able to earn these rewards.
The event should already be live so all players have to do is log into the game and they’ll be good to go. In the meantime you can also check out the trailer above to get an idea of what to expect.