The long-awaited follow-up to the original team-based shooter, which has only been out for a few months, has already established itself as a fan favorite with players strategizing to win and expressing their views on various aspects of the game on forums and social media. In an effort to maintain its appeal and relevance, Blizzard has announced a new limited-time event: the Battle for Olympus.

Inspired by Greek mythology, this free-for-all deathmatch will feature seven heroes with reimagined abilities that draw upon the powers of the Greek gods. The stealthy and lethal sniper, for example, will have the ability to turn opponents into stone, channeling the Gorgon Medusa. The ruler of the scrapyard, wielding the strength of Zeus, will employ her commanding voice to wreak havoc on the battlefield. Roadhog will transform into a giant cyclops and shoot boulders, while The steadfast warrior becomes a Minotaur and charges with increased speed. Pharah will be imbued with the power of Hades, able to shoot three rockets at once.

The event will take place from January 5th to the nineteenth of January and will be set in the map the castle of the Guillard family, where players may come across repurposed armor packs that serve an unknown purpose. On the map a location in the game, the player with the most eliminations during the event will be honored with their own marble statue. The trailer for the event promises blessings from the gods for players, though it is unspecified exactly what these will consist of. Previous limited events have offered titles, short phrases spoken by characters, sprays, and skins, so it is likely that players can expect similar in-game bonuses.

In addition to the confrontation for the throne of the gods event, there will also be a celebration of the Chinese calendar limited event running from January 17th to February 6th. This provides additional thrills and content for players to enjoy in the coming weeks.

Review:

As a enthusiast of both Overwatch and Greek mythology, I am excited to see these two elements blended in the Battle for Olympus event. The idea of controlling characters with altered abilities with mythological powers adds a new layer of strategy to the game, and I can't wait to see how these powers will change the way I play. The promise of blessings from the gods also adds an extra incentive to participate in the event.

Overall, I am looking forward to immersing myself in the Battle for Olympus and experiencing all that it has to offer.

Release Date:

The conflict for the throne of the gods event will take place from January 5th to January 19th.

System Requirements for PC:

To participate in the Battle for Olympus event, players will need to have a PC that meets the minimum requirements for Overwatch 2. These requirements include: