The Lunar New Year is a seasonal event in Overwatch. This event features 123 exclusive cosmetics, seasonal Loot Boxes, and an exclusive brawl, Capture the Rooster. It started on January 24, 2017 and ends on February 13, 2017.[1]
Features
During the event, Lijiang Tower is redecorated with a Lunar New Year theme.
Cosmetics
- Main article: Year of the Rooster cosmetics
All loot boxes bought or earned during the event are Lunar Loot Boxes, which look like a red and gold crate filled with fireworks. Each Lunar Loot Box contains at least one Year of the Rooster cosmetic. Year of the Rooster cosmetics can also be unlocked with credits through the Hero Gallery while the event is running.
The Year of the Rooster cosmetics include:
- 46 hero-exclusive sprays, and 6 general sprays
- 23 voice lines
- 7 victory poses
- 22 player icons
- 13 skins
- 3 highlight intros
- 3 emotes
Capture the Rooster
- Main article: Capture the Rooster
The event brawl takes place on Lijiang Tower. Each team's objective is to capture the opposing team's flag.
References
- ↑ 2017-01-24, Welcome to the Year of the Rooster PlayOverwatch. Accessed on 2017-01-24