Overwatch Summer Games 2016 patch

In honor of the 2016 Summer Olympics being held in Rio, Blizzard is celebrating with the release of the Summer Games 2016 patch for Overwatch.

For the next three weeks, specially earned or purchased Loot Boxes will included 100 new cosmetic items for characters of the game and a new mode called Lúcioball, a 3v3 match of players being the character Lúcio in a fast-paced spin on soccer.

“This is our very first seasonal event in Overwatch, but there are more on the horizon. We’re not quite ready to reveal our plans, but you can expect to see more festive Loot Box items, maps, and modes in the future. So, keep your eyes trained on playoverwatch.com for more information, and don’t forget to follow our Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels for all the latest updates.”

Overwatch is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, with the Summer Games 2016 patch being live right now through August 22nd across all platforms.