Overwatch 2: One Winston Versus 100 Soldiers

Alright, so get this—May 6 is about to feature one of those head-scratching, “Why didn’t I think of that?” live events with Overwatch 2. Picture this: one lone Winston, surrounded by a literal army of 100 Soldiers. Yep, you read that right. And it’s all going down on Twitch at noon PT. Now, if you’re like me, you’re probably thinking, “This is totally inspired by that internet debate—something about 100 dudes vs. one gorilla. Crazy times we live in, huh?”

Now, Blizzard’s been at this hero thing for a while. They’ve got this lineup of characters that just sticks. And while new faces keep popping up in Overwatch 2—because who doesn’t love more options?—the OGs like Winston and Soldier: 76 still hold a special place in many gamers’ hearts. Like, who knew virtual characters could have lore? But here we are.

And here’s a little gossip: not everything’s been spilled about the event. We don’t even know which gaming influencers might pop up on stream. Mysterious, right? There’s even a fan vote going on about who’ll win. Spoiler: Winston’s in the lead. Go, monkey scientist dude!

I keep getting sidetracked, but there’s the whole Gundam Wing collab happening, too. Overwatch 2 is bringing out the themed skins for its 30th anniversary—Reaper, Ramattra, Soldier: 76, and Mercy are all getting decked out. I mean, if you’re a skin collector, it’s like candy land.

Going back—ha!—the event setup is still kinda hush-hush. Battle conditions? Anyone’s guess. Maybe they’ll give Winston that rage thing he does. And fans are buzzing; the announcement already has a fair share of likes. If this goes well, who knows what other wacky face-offs Blizzard might dream up with their hefty roster of 43 heroes. Tons of combos to mess around with.

Season 16 is shaping up, no doubt. I, for one, am just here wondering what’s next in the chaotic world of Overwatch 2. Keep your eyes peeled; Blizzard always loves a good surprise.