TL;DR
- The Overwatch 2 x NERF collaboration brings weapon skins and a NERF or Nothin’ game mode for players.
- The event is live and will run till August 18, 2025.
- Cassidy, Tracer, Genji, and Mei are some heroes who will get new toy blaster-inspired weapon skins.
- NERF or Nothin’ is a hero-swapping game mode that offers a massive 80% ability cooldown reduction. Secure victory by being the first to get 20 eliminations.
- Players will also be able to try out the next hero, Wuyang, before the event ends.
What is the Overwatch 2 x NERF collaboration?
The Overwatch 2 x NERF crossover event lets players earn blaster-like weapon skins that pay homage to NERF’s rich legacy of toy blasters. In addition to themed weapon skins, Blizzard announced a new NERF or Nothin’ game mode for its free-to-play shooter. The event runs from August 5 to 18.
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 news post. It drew inspiration from NERF ads and even had Cassidy saying “NERF this” as he took down his opponents.
All Overwatch 2 x NERF details
Here are all the cosmetics that drop alongside the Overwatch 2 x NERF event:
- Cassidy – a new Legendary skin with custom visuals, unique sounds, the NERF Maverick blaster for a Peacekeeper, and a Vortex Football instead of his Flashbang
- Tracer – Gelfire Pros (event challenge)
- Genji – dual-wields a Slingerang and Power Blast Bat
- Mei – Super Soaker XP100
- Hanzo – Big Bad Bow
- Baptiste – the new Galactic Commander NERF blaster from the Loadout line
- Soldier 76 – N Series Pinpoint.
NERF or Nothin’ game mode
NERF or Nothin’ 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’t worry, Heroes won’t be repeated during a match. It excludes Mercy and Lifeweaver, probably for balance reasons.
While this sounds chaotic already, NERF or Nothin’ amps up the pace with an 80% cooldown reduction across the board. Dying doesn’t take your Ultimate charge away, letting you start with a 15% Ult charge right from minute one. It’ll 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.
NERF or Nothin’ maps
Here are all the Overwatch 2 x NERF maps that you can access in NERF or Nothin’:
- Chateau
- Petra
- Kanezaka
- Malevento
- King’s Row
- Hollywood
- Dorado
- Eichenwalde
- Blizzard World
- Paris.
Event challenge rewards
As you rack up eliminations in foamfights, you’ll work your way through event challenges that grant exciting rewards. Here’s what you can earn in NERF or Nothin’:
- Themed spray
- Player icon
- Foam dart weapon charm
- Tracer’s Gelfire Pro weapon skin
- Up to 40k Battle Pass XP.
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.
Conclusion
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’ game mode to keep you on your toes as you clear event challenges for rewards like Tracer’s Gelfire Pros.
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.
FAQs
Overwatch 2 × NERF brings new weapon skins and a limited-time game mode to the game from August 5 to 18.
Players can expect exclusive weapon skins, sprays, and weapon charms.
Cassidy, Tracer, Genji, Mei, Hanzo, Soldier 76, and Baptiste get new NERF weapon skins.
The Overwatch 2 x NERF trailer premiered on August 4, 2025.
References
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