Exciting Overwatch 2 and Persona 5 Crossover Announced at Gamescom 2025
During Gamescom 2025, a thrilling partnership was unveiled between Activision Blizzard and Atlus, revealing an intriguing crossover featuring Persona 5 in Overwatch 2. This surprise announcement surfaced toward the end of the Season 18 teaser trailer, where a character donned in Joker’s attire captured the audience’s attention.
In this brief glimpse, the character appeared similar to Cassidy, albeit without his signature hat, leaving fans speculating about the identity of this character in the context of the crossover. For those interested, here’s the full announcement trailer:
What’s New in Overwatch 2?
The latest video not only highlighted the crossover but also shared exciting updates for Overwatch 2. Players can look forward to engaging with the new Stadium featuring a Payload Road mode, as well as enhanced Quick Play options designed to streamline matchmaking. Additionally, a Draft Mode will be introduced, allowing players to strategize character selection before beginning matches. Another highlight is the introduction of Wuyang as a new Support Hero in the upcoming patch.
To further entice fans, here is the official trailer for Wuyang:
Recent Crossovers in Overwatch 2
This collaboration with Persona 5 marks the second noteworthy crossover within Overwatch 2 in recent months. Earlier in May 2025, a partnership with Capcom was unveiled, introducing Street Fighter skins and cosmetics into the game. This release included fan-favorite characters such as Chun-Li, Cammy, Ryu, Guile, Juri, and Zangief. Additionally, the recent Gundam Wing crossover in April 2025 can also be noted, signaling a trend toward incorporating various gaming franchises into Overwatch 2.
Availability
Overwatch 2 is accessible on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The highly anticipated Persona 5 crossover event is slated to commence on DATE, 2025. For those new to the franchise, Persona 5 is available on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, while Persona 5 Royal can be found on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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