Polygon.com / 25.06.25

GI Joe is coming to Overwatch 2, and the Cobra Commander pick is perfect

The real American heroes of G.I. Joe and the evil terrorist organization Cobra are coming to Overwatch 2 next month in Blizzards latest collaboration with toymaker Hasbro. And this time, the picks are pretty much flawless, with Reaper cosplaying (and accurately whining) as Cobra Commander and Genji dressed up as Snake Eyes. Joining Cobra Commander and Snake Eyes in the Overwatch 2 x G.I. Joe crossover are Freja as Scarlett, Widowmaker as Baroness, and Doomfist as Destro. Yes, I agree, its a little strange theres no Duke skin for Soldier: 76, but maybe thats being saved for another time. Like past Overwatch 2 collabs with Transformers, Street Fighter, and Gundam Wing, expect the G.I. Joe skins to cost a pretty penny. But there will also be some free stuff, like voice lines, sprays, and other cosmetics that can be earned through in-game challenges. Overwatch 2 x G.I. Joe launches on July 1. The game is free to play on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, X...
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