Overwatch 2 Starwatch Galactic Rescue: Event Guide

Blizzard Entertainment are keeping their player base on their toes with a plethora of fresh content and events in Overwatch 2 Season 4. They have already released the exciting community-made Talantis Map and the special B.O.B and Weave event.

Seemingly inspired by the iconic Star Wars franchise, Overwatch 2‘s upcoming Starwatch event is a unique game mode with PvE elements. It features a twist on a forgotten 2CP map and some exclusive free rewards and cosmetics for some fan-favorite heroes. Here’s everything you need to know!

Overwatch 2 Galactic Rescue: Start Date and End Date

The limited-time Starwatch event will start on May 9 and run until May 22, giving players plenty of time to see what Galactic Rescue has to offer.

Upcoming events after Galactic Rescue include the Battle for Olympus and the Symmetra Challenge.

Overwatch 2 Galactic Rescue: How It Works

The Overwatch 2 Season 4‘s Starwatch Galactic Rescue event sees players exploring a reworked Horizon Lunar Colony map. As a 4v4 playlist in the arcade modes, two teams are split into Watchers and the Infinite Empire, as they must battle their way through new objectives.

There are some slight PvE elements, as the Infinite Empire has turrets and NPC mobs fighting for their side. We’ll include a full walkthrough/tips when the game mode has been released.

There is a twist – like previous limited events like Loverwatch, players can only select certain heroes, as listed below.

Watchers

• Bonebreaker Doomfist
• Extraterrestrial Winston
• Intergalactic Smuggler Ashe
• Space Prince Lucio

Infinite Empire

• Galactic Emperor Sigma
• Infinite Ace D.Va
• Infinite Annihilator Bastion
• Seer Mercy

Most of these skins, like Extraterrestrial Winston and Bonebreaker Doomfist, are available on the premium battle pass, purchasable with in-game currency.

Overwatch 2 Galactic Rescue: Exclusive Rewards

The challenges and rewards available for this limited-time event are yet to be released. Rest assured that we will update this article as soon as new information comes to light.

We’re sure that completing certain objectives and challenges will reward players with free rewards like weapon charms, emotes, souvenirs, and maybe even a free event-themed skin or two!

Final Thoughts

That’s everything we currently know about the Overwatch 2 Starwatch event – keep an eye on this page, as we will update it when we know more.

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