[2021] The Overwatch Archives event returns with new loot and deadlier challenges

EXPERIENCE THE PAST. FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE. 

Find out how heroes made history as we take another trip through the Overwatch Archives from April 6 – April 27. Dive into story-driven co-op missions from pivotal moments in the past, test your mettle against new deadly new Challenge Mission modifiers, and earn historically inspired loot along the way! 

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UP FOR A CHALLENGE? 

Journey into familiar territory with dangerous new twists. This year, we’re adding brand new Challenge Missions to the Archives Brawls: 

• New Uprising Challenge Mission:  
  • Bulletproof Barriers - Enemy barriers are invulnerable.  
• New Retribution Challenge Mission:  
  • Sympathy Gains - Damaging enemies heals other enemies. 
• New Storm Rising Challenge Mission:  
  • Thunderstorm - Enemies damage all nearby players. 

You can find more details on Archives brawls and their challenge missions on the Overwatch Archives Event site.

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NEW WEEKLY REWARDS--NEW WAYS TO EARN THEM 

Take on Archives Missions, earn stars, and unlock player icons, sprays, and sensational skins like Corredor Lucio, Subaquatic Zenyatta, and Camouflage Mercy. Choosing harder difficulties and Challenge Missions will grant additional stars. Each week introduces new rewards to earn! 

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LEVEL UP YOUR COLLECTION DURING THE ARCHIVES EVENT 

Earn an Archives Loot Box the first time you complete each Archives Mission for a chance to unlock loot and skins from Overwatch’s past. Archives Loot Boxes are also available for purchase for the event duration--pick up 50 and get 10 free!

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Good luck, heroes. We’ll see you in the alleys of King’s Row, the halls of Rialto, and the streets of Havana!