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Here’s what to expect during Overwatch 2’s Lunar New Year 2025 event!

Overwatch 2’s Lunar New Year 2025 event is now live! This iteration of the event features 12 challenges in total plus lots of in-game rewards. Read on for everything to know about the Overwatch 2 Year of the Snake event.

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Overwatch 2 Year of the Snake event

The Overwatch 2 Year of the Snake event, also known as the Lunar New Year 2025 event, is now live. When you launch Overwatch 2 starting on Jan. 21, you can select “Year of the Snake” from the main menu and enter the Mischief & Magic game mode. This is basically prop hunt with teams of Genji and Kiriko players.

Overwatch 2 Mischief & Magic guide: How it works and how to win

Here’s our Mischief & Magic guide on how to win as Kiriko and Genji!

Overwatch 2 Year of the Snake event challenges and rewards

Below is our screenshot of every Overwatch 2 Lunar New Year event challenge and reward. We’ve also listed all of these out in text. You have between Jan. 21 and Feb. 4 to complete these challenges. As noted, there are 12 challenges in total and lots of Season 12 Battle Pass XP up for grabs. You can also earn the Year of the Snake 2025 player icon, Year of the Snake name card, Year of the Snake spray, and Juno’s Happy New Year voice line.

Overwatch 2 Lunar New Year 2025 challenges and rewards

That’s all for now. Will you jump into Overwatch 2’s version of prop hunt to earn these rewards? Stick around on esports.gg for morenews and updates!

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Overwatch 2 Year of the Snake screenshot (Image via esports.gg)

Overwatch 2 Mischief & Magic guide: How it works and how to win preview image

Overwatch 2 Lunar New Year 2025 challenges and rewards (Image via esports.gg)

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