Blizzard Entertainment has launched the "Perked Up" event in Overwatch 2, running from February 18 to February 25, 2025. This event celebrates the introduction of the new Perks system in Season 15 and offers players the chance to earn exclusive rewards, including the Legendary "Rainy Day" Mercy skin.
The Perks-system is a significant addition to Overwatch 2, allowing players to enhance their heroes' abilities during matches. As players accumulate experience through eliminations, healing, and damage, they can select from Minor and Major Perks to customize their gameplay. This feature adds a strategic layer, enabling players to adapt their heroes to various combat scenarios. You can find a detailed list of every new perk right here.
Perked Up Event Challenges and Rewards
Participating in the Perked Up event allows players to complete specific challenges to unlock various rewards, including loot boxes and exclusive cosmetic items. One of the highlights of this event is the Legendary "Rainy Day" Mercy skin, a highly anticipated cosmetic that was previously teased during the Spotlight event alongside the Rainy Day Mei skin. In addition to this, players can earn up to 10 loot boxes and several other free cosmetics by completing a set of Perk-related challenges. Below, you’ll find all the missions and rewards available during the event.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the challenges and their corresponding rewards:
| Challenge | How to complete | Reward |
| Loot Boxes Return - Limited Time Celebration! | Complete 5 games | 5 Loot Boxes |
| Loot Boxes Return - Limited Time Celebration! | Complete 15 games | 5 Loot Boxes |
| Rainy Days Set - Mercy Spray | Complete 3 games | Ducky Spray |
| Rainy Days Set - Player Icon | Complete 6 games | Ducky Player Icon |
| Rainy Days Set - Mercy Victory Pose | Complete 9 games | Rainy Day Mercy Victory Pose |
| Rainy Days Set - Name Card | Complete 12 games | Duckling Crossing Name Card |
| Rainy Days Set - Mercy Emote | Complete 15 games | Rainy Stroll Mercy Emote |
| Rainy Days Set - Mercy Legendary Skin | Complete 18 games | Legendary Rainy Day Mercy Skin |
These challenges are designed to be accessible, allowing players to earn rewards through regular gameplay. Notably, the return of loot boxes provides additional opportunities to acquire in-game items.
How to Participate
To join the Perked Up event, simply log into Overwatch 2 between February 18 and February 25, 2025. Complete the outlined challenges in Quick Play or Competitive modes to earn your rewards. Remember, each game played brings you closer to unlocking the exclusive "Rainy Day" Mercy skin and other event-specific items.
Rain or shine, earn new rewards in #Overwatch2 Complete up to 18 games to earn the Mercy Rainy Day Legendary Skin alongside a matching emote, victory pose, name card, and more! Ends: February 25 pic.twitter.com/C9euKFNp6k
— Overwatch Cavalry (@OWCavalry) February 18, 2025
The Perked Up event is a great way for players to explore the new Perks system, earn free loot boxes, and collect a brand-new Legendary Mercy skin. Since this event only lasts one week, be sure to jump into the action and complete as many challenges as possible before it ends on February 25, 2025.
Enjoy the event, and good luck unlocking all the rewards!