Special Skins Arrive: Overwatch Collaborates with YOASOBI

gamemeca Ⅰ Lee Woo Min 2026.05.28 18:07 UTC+9

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Overwatch revealed its collaboration with J-pop duo YOASOBI on the 28th. This partnership was announced at an event held in Tokyo, Japan. Starting July 1st, players can expect various cosmetic items and rewards, including Kiriko, Genji, and Hanzo skins infused with YOASOBI's unique sensibility. The newly released short story accompanying the announcement follows Genji's journey to Tokyo to reminisce about his childhood with Hanzo and Kiriko.

오버워치 X 요아소비 콜라보레이션 아트(사진제공: 블리자드) — ▲ Overwatch X YOASOBI Collaboration Art (Image courtesy: Blizzard)

Overwatch has officially unveiled its collaboration with J-pop duo YOASOBI on the 28th.

This exciting partnership was announced during an event held in Tokyo, Japan. Starting July 1st, players can look forward to a range of cosmetic items and rewards, including skins for Kiriko, Genji, and Hanzo, all infused with YOASOBI's signature style. Alongside the announcement, a new short story was released, detailing Genji's journey back to Tokyo as he reminisces about his childhood with Hanzo and Kiriko.

YOASOBI's representative album series, 'THE BOOK', is getting a special Overwatch edition for its final release. This album is slated for release on June 26th (PST) and will feature the track 'Orion', a song inspired by the Genji short story.

Further details regarding the Overwatch x YOASOBI collaboration will be shared at a later date.

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Lee Woo Min, Reporter

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Special Skins Arrive: Overwatch Collaborates with YOASOBI