{"id":1623,"date":"2025-08-05T14:23:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T14:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ballpeenhammer.com\/?p=1623"},"modified":"2025-09-03T15:12:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T15:12:53","slug":"overwatch-2-drops-surprise-collaboration-with-nerf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ballpeenhammer.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/05\/overwatch-2-drops-surprise-collaboration-with-nerf\/","title":{"rendered":"Overwatch 2 drops surprise collaboration with NERF"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"686\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"A character in a blue and white winter outfit wields a colorful Nerf Super Soaker\" class=\"wp-image-199996 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.ballpeenhammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/surprise-collaboration.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mei serves icy chaos with her new Super Soaker XP100 \/ Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"tldr\">\n<div class=\"tldr__heading\">\n<h2>TL;DR<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Overwatch 2 x NERF collaboration brings weapon skins and a NERF or Nothin\u2019 game mode for players.<\/li>\n<li>The event is live and will run till August 18, 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Cassidy, Tracer, Genji, and Mei are some heroes who will get new toy blaster-inspired weapon skins.<\/li>\n<li>NERF or Nothin\u2019 is a hero-swapping game mode that offers a massive 80% ability cooldown reduction. Secure victory by being the first to get 20 eliminations.<\/li>\n<li>Players will also be able to try out the next hero, <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/07\/wuyang-overwatch-2-abilities-reportedly-leaked\">Wuyang<\/a>, before the event ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-68b8482b5e48b\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"what_is_the_overwatch_2_x_nerf_collaboration-2\">What is the Overwatch 2 x NERF collaboration?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"A dynamic character in a futuristic suit leaps forward, dual-wielding orange guns\" class=\"wp-image-199995 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.ballpeenhammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Overwatch-2-x-NERF-crossover-large.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clear event challenges to earn Tracer\u2019s Gelfire Pros \/ Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-68b8482b5ec0c\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/esports-titles\/shooters\/overwatch\">Overwatch 2<\/a> x NERF crossover event lets players earn blaster-like weapon skins that pay homage to NERF\u2019s rich legacy of toy blasters. In addition to themed weapon skins, Blizzard announced a new <strong>NERF or Nothin\u2019<\/strong> game mode for its free-to-play shooter. The event runs from <strong>August 5 to 18<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-68b8482b5f227\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>This gives you plenty of time to work towards its rewards and rack up some hefty battle pass XP. The Overwatch 2 NERF trailer was announced earlier and was released on August 4, 2025, via YouTube and a <a href=\"https:\/\/overwatch.blizzard.com\/en-us\/news\/24216162\/\">news post<\/a>. It drew inspiration from NERF ads and even had Cassidy saying \u201cNERF this\u201d as he took down his opponents.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-68b8482b5f8c1\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"all_overwatch_2_x_nerf_details-2\">All Overwatch 2 x NERF details<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Overwatch 2 x NERF | Gameplay Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X_q9JoVcImI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-68b8482b5ff2e\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Here are all the cosmetics that drop alongside the Overwatch 2 x NERF event:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cassidy<\/strong> \u2013 a new Legendary skin with custom visuals, unique sounds, the NERF Maverick blaster for a Peacekeeper, and a Vortex Football instead of his Flashbang<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tracer<\/strong> \u2013 Gelfire Pros (event challenge)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Genji <\/strong>\u2013 dual-wields a Slingerang and Power Blast Bat<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mei<\/strong> \u2013 Super Soaker XP100<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hanzo<\/strong> \u2013 Big Bad Bow<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baptiste<\/strong> \u2013 the new Galactic Commander NERF blaster from the Loadout line<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soldier 76<\/strong> \u2013 N Series Pinpoint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-68b8482b60653\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"nerf_or_nothin_game_mode-2\">NERF or Nothin\u2019 game mode<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"A character in futuristic armor holds a large Nerf gun, set in a cityscape\" class=\"wp-image-199994 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.ballpeenhammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NERF-or-Nothin-game-mode-large.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Soldier 76 dishes out heavy punishment with his new N Series Pinpoint blaster \/ Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-68b8482b60d49\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>NERF or Nothin\u2019 mode is a new free-for-all mode where victory is secured by the first player who gets 20 eliminations. This new Overwatch 2 mode gives you a new Hero on each elimination and lets you rotate on three deaths. And don\u2019t worry, Heroes won\u2019t be repeated during a match. It excludes Mercy and Lifeweaver, probably for balance reasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-68b8482b61372\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>While this sounds chaotic already, NERF or Nothin\u2019 amps up the pace with an 80% cooldown reduction across the board. Dying doesn\u2019t take your Ultimate charge away, letting you start with a 15% Ult charge right from minute one. It\u2019ll be a nice change in pace for players who tend to stick to their mains. And the randomness factor means that you might have to rack up kills with support or tank heroes during the Overwatch 2 NERF collaboration event.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-68b8482b61a5d\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"nerf_or_nothin_maps-2\">NERF or Nothin\u2019 maps<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-68b8482b620aa\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Here are all the Overwatch 2 x NERF maps that you can access in NERF or Nothin\u2019:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chateau<\/li>\n<li>Petra<\/li>\n<li>Kanezaka<\/li>\n<li>Malevento<\/li>\n<li>King\u2019s Row<\/li>\n<li>Hollywood<\/li>\n<li>Dorado<\/li>\n<li>Eichenwalde<\/li>\n<li>Blizzard World<\/li>\n<li>Paris.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-68b8482b62826\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"event_challenge_rewards-2\">Event challenge rewards<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-68b8482b62e59\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>As you rack up eliminations in foamfights, you\u2019ll work your way through event challenges that grant exciting rewards. Here\u2019s what you can earn in NERF or Nothin\u2019:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Themed spray<\/li>\n<li>Player icon<\/li>\n<li>Foam dart weapon charm<\/li>\n<li>Tracer\u2019s Gelfire Pro weapon skin<\/li>\n<li>Up to 40k Battle Pass XP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-68b8482b63548\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Alternatively, you can shop for limited-time cosmetic bundles like the NERF Mega Bundle to grab a bunch of Overwatch 2 NERF collab skins inspired by classic toy weapons.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-68b8482b63c35\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"conclusion-2\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-68b8482b6426e\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Blizzard Entertainment is spicing up Season 17 in Overwatch 2 with NERF foamfights, letting you try out a brand-new game mode and work towards fresh cosmetic items. Expect the hero-swapping NERF or Nothin\u2019 game mode to keep you on your toes as you clear event challenges for rewards like Tracer\u2019s Gelfire Pros.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-68b8482b6493f\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>The Overwatch 2 NERF collab event has gone live, and you have until August 18 to grab as many rewards as you can. You can also try the upcoming support hero Wuyang from August 14-18 before Season 18 arrives on August 26.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-68b8482b64fd7\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"faqs-2\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"frequently-asked-questions\">\n<div class=\"frequently-asked-questions__item\" id=\"faq-question-1754401759794\">\n<div class=\"frequently-asked-questions__question\">\n<h3>What is the Overwatch\u202f2 \u00d7 NERF collaboration?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"frequently-asked-questions__answer\">\n<p>Overwatch\u202f2 \u00d7 NERF brings new weapon skins and a limited-time game mode to the game from August 5 to 18.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"frequently-asked-questions__item\" id=\"faq-question-1754401776862\">\n<div class=\"frequently-asked-questions__question\">\n<h3>What can players expect from Overwatch 2\u2019s NERF collaboration?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"frequently-asked-questions__answer\">\n<p>Players can expect exclusive weapon skins, sprays, and weapon charms.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"frequently-asked-questions__item\" id=\"faq-question-1754401795798\">\n<div class=\"frequently-asked-questions__question\">\n<h3>Which Overwatch 2 heroes get NERF skins?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"frequently-asked-questions__answer\">\n<p>Cassidy, <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/best-overwatch-2-tracer-skins\">Tracer<\/a>, Genji, <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/best-overwatch-2-mei-skins\">Mei<\/a>, Hanzo, Soldier 76, and Baptiste get new NERF weapon skins.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"frequently-asked-questions__item\" id=\"faq-question-1754401815600\">\n<div class=\"frequently-asked-questions__question\">\n<h3>When is the Overwatch 2 x NERF collab trailer premiere?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"frequently-asked-questions__answer\">\n<p>The Overwatch 2 x NERF trailer premiered on August 4, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-68b8482b65959\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"references-2\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/overwatch.blizzard.com\/en-us\/news\/24216162\/\">https:\/\/overwatch.blizzard.com\/en-us\/news\/24216162\/<\/a> (Blizzard)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/overwatch-2-nerf-collaboration\">Overwatch 2 drops surprise collaboration with NERF<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\">Esports Insider<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mei serves icy chaos with her new Super Soaker XP100 \/ Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment TL;DR The Overwatch 2 x NERF collaboration brings weapon skins and a NERF or Nothin\u2019 game mode for players. 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