As part of the live-service format ofOverwatch 2, every new Competitive Season that comes and goes tends to feature one crossover collaboration event with another popular franchise from other games, anime, and more. These in-game events feature a number of cosmetics forOverwatchheroes and villains, putting their spin on costumes of characters from each franchise, as well as profile decorations, player customization items, event challenges, and more.
Overwatch 2’sSeason 14 collaboration features acrossover withAvatar: The Last Airbender, bringing many beloved references from the Four Nations into the game. This is seen through references to the Cabbage Man, symbols of each Nation, and cosmetics for Orisa (Appa), Zenyatta (Aang), Venture (Toph), Katara (Mei), Kiriko (Suki), and Genji (Zuko). While many of these skins are restricted to shop purchases only, players will be relieved to know thatthe Katara Mei skin can be earned for free during the event. If you’re eager to get your hands on this cosmetic and are looking for how to get started, all relevant information has been included in the guide below.
How to Earn Katara Mei Skin in Overwatch 2 Season 14
InOverwatch 2, theAvatar: The Last Airbendercrossover collaboration event began onDecember 17, 2024, and will remain available for players to enjoy untilDecember 30, 2024.This means that players have just thirteen days total topurchase featured skinsfrom the shop, enjoy the event, and earn related rewards.
Luckily for those who are eager to earn the Mei skin, this skin can be claimed simply by completing event challenges. Upon navigating to theAvatar: The Last Airbenderchallenge section from the main menu, you will be able to view the following challenge:
By successfully completing 7 differentATLAchallenges inOverwatch 2,Mei’sKatara skin will be automatically unlocked and added to her Hero Gallery, where players can then equip the cosmetic. Many of theATLAchallenges only require players to complete a certain number of games, with wins granting double progress, so at the very least, simply continuing to play matches will help you progress toward unlocking the skin.
However, you can also focus on completing some of the Four Nation weapon charm challenges, as these focus on specific skills. For example, you can complete one of them by mitigating damage, which is great forTank players. Another Four Nations weapon charm challenge involves dealing damage with weapons or abilities, which is an easy one for DPS players to secure. Finally, there are also challenges revolving around outputting a certain amount of healing and assists, which is great for Supports.
