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Overwatch Summer Games 2018 are now live

It’s time to beat the summer heat with some Overwatch action! The Summer Games 2018 event is taking place from now until August 31, featuring new skins, a new Lúcioball map, and the return of all previous Summer Games items.

More than 50 brand-new Summer Games 2018 items are available in Summer Games Loot Boxes, as well as the whole suite of past exclusives:

  • Six new Legendary Skins — Cabana Ana, Fastball Zenyatta, Gridironhardt Reinhardt, Lacrosse Roadhog, Waveracer D.Va, and Catcher Winston
  • Three new Epic Skins — Mexicana Sombra, Éireannach Moira, and Tre Kronor Brigitte
  • A total of more than 200 Summer Games-themed cosmetics from throughout the years to collect!

The Summer Games-exclusive Brawl, Lúcioball, is returning!

  • An Overwatch twist on traditional football, each team pilots three Lúcios scoring goals on a playing field modified for use of his Wall Ride
  • Control the ball with melee attacks or sound waves, make use of the Crossfade and Amp It Up abilities for mobility, and boost movement speed and jump height with the new Turbo Boost Ultimate
  • Three unique arenas to play on, including the brand-new Busan Stadium, as well as the previous maps Sydney Harbour and Estádio das Rãs (Rio de Janeiro)
  • Last year’s Copa Lúcioball returns, with the Competitive Play ladder structure and placement matches for players to show off their skills

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