This weekend, EVO Japan has become a hub for exciting video game announcements. Among them is a highly anticipated collaboration between Blizzard’s Overwatch 2 and Capcom’s Street Fighter 6. Blizzard officially unveiled this news during the first day of the event.
Character Crossovers and Event Details
The upcoming collaboration will introduce characters from Street Fighter 6 into the Overwatch 2 universe, featuring new skins and their signature moves. This crossover event is set to commence on May 20, 2025. Fans can look forward to the following character matchups:
- Hanzo x Ryu
- Juno x Chun-Li
- Kiriko x Juri
- Widowmaker x Cammy
- Zenyatta x Dhalsim
- Soldier: 76 x Guile
- Winston x Blanka
- Sigma x M. Bison
Accessing the Event and Game Availability
Fans can watch all the EVO Japan action live on platforms like Twitch and YouTube throughout the weekend. Overwatch 2 is currently available as a free-to-play title on the Nintendo Switch. Additionally, Street Fighter 6 is set for release on Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.