“We redesigned mythics so you feel mythic from the very first level.”
New season, new mythics! Blizzard Entertainment just revealed major changes to how customization tiers work in Season 19. Here's what players can expect moving forward plus a closer look at the different Overwatch 2 Season 19 mythic skins.
Overwatch 2 Season 19 mythic skins
Divine Druid Lifeweaver is Overwatch 2 Season 19's mythic hero skin. The mythic Spirit Keeper Kiriko weapon skin is available at the very start of the season as well. Mythic Cyber Fuel Junkrat, meanwhile, is slated for the mid-season update. Below are screenshots of the Lifeweaver and Kiriko mythics. At the time of writing this article, Blizzard Entertainment has not revealed previews of the Junkrat mythic.
Mythic Divine Druid Lifeweaver skin
Mythic Spirit Keeper Kiriko weapon skin
Overwatch 2 Season 19 mythics get major update
According to Blizzard Entertainment, the first tier of a mythic hero skin now grants that skin's complete design. For example, Tier 1 of Divine Druid Lifeweaver grants players his final mythic form. Then, players can unlock additional tiers to personalize the skin in terms of alternate components, ambient effects, and colorways.
"Gone will be the traditional 'evolutionary' paradigm to progress through," the announcement explained. "Now, each tier is going to grant a distinct customization to tailor your magical mythic from the top."
Overwatch 2 Game producer Ren Soanes also shared extra details in an official video. "So, starting in Season 19, we're releasing a brand-new system," Soanes said before demonstrating how the system works with Divine Druid Lifeweaver. "At level 1, you'll unlock the mythic -- a brand-new model complete with visual and sound effects for all your abilities. This is the mythic skin in all its glory -- ready to hit the battlefield."
Soanes continued, "Then, at level 2, you'll unlock all the customizable key parts. For example, Divine Druid Lifeweaver has three unique backpacks to choose from. And at level 3, you'll unlock the additional colorways. Finally, at level 4, you'll unlock the ambient VFX toggle. This allows you to control those extra visual effects that will really make your mythic skin pop."
After unlocking a fully-upgraded mythic hero skin, players can then go about getting its Gilded and Iridescent aspects.
"We redesigned mythics so you feel mythic from the very first level," Soanes added.
That's all for now. Are you excited about Overwatch 2 Season 19's mythic skins? How about the ones from the Battle Pass and in-game shop? Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates!
