The “Overwatch 2” x “Cowboy Bebop” collaboration is coming next week

Activision / Blizzard has finally confirmed the worst-kept secret: the in-game collaboration between Overwatch 2 and the iconic Space western anime series Cowboy Bebop.

About a year has passed since his arrival Overwatch 2which received a lukewarm response from fans of the multiplayer shooter.

Fans committed for life, hoping that their beloved game will give them something to reward their loyalty after learning that the long-awaited campaign mode has been removed. Well, Blizzard is hoping for this partnership Cowboy Bebop it will appease them.

Beginning March 12, Overwatch 2 players will be able to unlock Cowboy Bebop-inspired skins, emotes, highlight intros and more for some of the game's popular characters.

Music such as the series' iconic 'Tank' theme will also be in the game as part of the collaboration.

According to a press release, the character skins coming will be Spike Spiegel Cassidy, Faye Valentine Ashe, Jet Black Mauga, Ed Sombra, and Ein Wreckingball. Players can preview them on the eve of release starting March 11th.

The Partnership pays tribute to Cowboy Bebop

“We are honored to partner with one of the most revered anime series of all time in Cowboy Bebop.” Overwatch 2 said Deputy Director Aimee Dennett. “This collaboration is a great way to pay tribute to the legendary stories, art, animation and music of the Cowboy Bebop series. We hope his fans and our players have as much fun with what we bring Overwatch 2 as we did in its creation.”

The Cowboy Bebop cooperation follows By Overwatch previous collaboration with another popular anime, One Punch Man.

Fans are reacting to the collaboration announcement. The gallery below includes these and more photos.