Overwatch 2 followers are counting all the way down to the beginning of the Summer Games occasion for 2023. The long-running Summer Games occasion makes its debut in Overwatch 2, solely this time with extra sport modes and bonuses. The Overwatch 2 Summer Games occasion has a July 11 launch date and a 6pm BST UK launch time on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch. The headline new function is Winston’s Beach Volleyball, which joins fan-favourite sport mode LucioBall in 2023.

Winston’s Beach Volleyball sees gamers try to attain factors by spiking a large volleyball in direction of the opposition.

Blizzard explains extra: “However, the fun doesn’t stop there! Winston invites you to the beach for a whole new way to serve up your favourite Overwatch heroes, in Winston’s Beach Volleyball.

“You’ll run, leap, and spike a large volleyball towards your opponents, scoring when the ball hits the sand on! Can you beat the warmth on this new sport mode? Find out when Summer Games launches on July 11.”

If you’re new to Overwatch 2, then LucioBall is a 3-v-3 game mode in which players try to score goals using a giant soccer ball. It’s a bit like the Overwatch 2 version of Rocket League.

“Lucioball, a enjoyable 3v3 sports activities sport the place groups that includes Lúcio work to attain a big soccer ball into the opponent’s objective, is again!” Blizzard continues.

“First to 3 objectives wins. Try to outplay your opponents on three difficult maps with obstacles and leap pads all through the world!”

In addition to the game modes, Blizzard will introduce a selection of limited time challenges and rewards.

Players who complete the challenges can unlock a tropical-themed skin for Doomfist and up to 50,000 Battle Pass XP.

Additional items and summer-themed skins are also available to purchase in the item shop, including a fresh skin for Mercy that is “certain to make a splash”.

The Overwatch 2 Summer Games occasion for 2023 will run for 2 weeks, ending on July 25.

There’s an opportunity the Summer Games occasion will launch alongside a giant new replace, so test again later for patch notes.