Overwatch 2's My Hero Academia crossover skins deliver vibrant, anime-accurate designs and unmatched excitement for fans and players alike.
You know, as someone who's been playing Overwatch since the original game, I've seen a lot of changes. One of the biggest shifts with Overwatch 2 has been the introduction of crossover skins. The original game never dabbled in that, but its sequel has been embracing collaborations left and right. We've seen everything from Cowboy Bebop to Diablo, LE SSERAFIM, LEGO, One Punch Man, Porsche, StarCraft, Transformers, and Warcraft. But let me tell you, the latest one with the mega-popular anime My Hero Academia? This one feels different. Honestly, I haven't always been blown away by these crossovers, but the My Hero Academia collaboration? It's easily, hands down, one of the absolute best the hero-shooter has ever pulled off.
🎯 Why This Crossover Hits Different
Right from the start, I was impressed. Remember the One Punch Man and Cowboy Bebop skins? They were... fine, I guess. But they felt a bit lacking in capturing the true essence of those characters. The My Hero Academia collab, much like the fantastic Transformers one last season, nails it. It masterfully captures the unique likeness of Deku, All Might, and the crew while making sure the heroes are still instantly recognizable as their in-game selves. Tracer as Deku? Kiriko as Himiko Toga? The visual translation is spot-on.
And timing is everything, right? With My Hero Academia still airing new episodes and having a new movie out in theaters as of 2026, this collaboration feels culturally relevant and exciting. It's not just a nostalgia trip; it's tapping into a current, vibrant fandom. That relevancy makes logging in and seeing these heroes in the game feel genuinely special.
Let's break down what you can get (or could have gotten, as the event has passed):
Legendary Skins:
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Tracer as Deku
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Juno as Uravity
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Reaper as Tomura Shigaraki
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Reinhardt as All Might
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Kiriko as Himiko Toga
The Bundle Breakdown:
If you went for the full My Hero Academia Mega Bundle (which cost 5,700 Overwatch Coins, or about $49.99), you got way more than just skins. The value here was actually pretty solid compared to some past offerings. You'd score:
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All five Legendary skins.
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A bunch of epic and rare cosmetic items with names like "One For All" and "Plus Ultra."
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Awesome, anime-accurate voice lines and emotes.
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Special highlight intros, like All Might Reinhardt yelling "Texas Smash!"
Seriously, as far as cosmetic bundles go in 2026's live-service landscape, this one gave players a lot for their money. The attention to detail in the extra content showed a real love for the source material.
⚠️ The Not-So-Plus-Ultra Parts
But hey, let's be real for a second. No collaboration is perfect, and this one has its fair share of hiccups.
First, the elephant in the room: the price. $49.99 is... a lot. That's the price of an entire indie game, or a major title on sale. For a bundle of cosmetics in a free-to-play game, it's a tough pill to swallow. Buying the skins individually wasn't much better, clocking in at around $20 each. The bundle was better value, sure, but these prices continue to be a major point of contention in the community. Is any digital outfit really worth a full-priced meal?
Second, and this one of the biggest community gripes, was the missed audio opportunity. Where was the iconic "SMASH!"? Can you imagine how epic it would have been if All Might Reinhardt yelled "United States of Smash!" or even just "SMASH!" during his Earthshatter ultimate? Instead, there was a weird bug at launch where his Ultimate line seemed silent. The theory was that a "SMASH!" line was supposed to replace his classic "HAMMER DOWN!" but got bugged. Even now, looking back, it feels like a huge missed chance for pure anime hype. He says "Texas Smash!" in his highlight intro, but it's not the same as hearing it mid-fight.
🏆 Final Verdict: A Step in the Right Direction
So, where does that leave us? Despite the high cost and a few audio letdowns, the Overwatch 2 x My Hero Academia crossover stands tall as one of the game's best collaborations. It showed that the team can do these events with incredible visual fidelity and a deep understanding of the source material.
The Transformers collab was great, and this one continued that positive momentum. It makes me genuinely excited for what's next. What other worlds will collide with Overwatch 2? The success of this event proves that when done with care, these crossovers can be fantastic celebrations for both fandoms.
In the end, it was a solid PLUS ULTRA effort from the Overwatch 2 team, even if it wasn't quite a perfect, All Might-level "SMASH" of a success. It set a high bar for future collaborations, and I, for one, can't wait to see them try to top it.