Overwatch Classic Moth Meta event now live: Moth Mercy is back!

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

“Someone call the whambulance!” Here’s everything to know about the Overwatch Classic Moth Meta event, which features the return of Moth Mercy shenanigans.

Overwatch Classic's Moth Meta event is now live! Read on for everything to know about the Overwatch Classic Moth Meta event, including the list of heroes, challenges, and rewards!

Overwatch Classic Moth Meta event screenshot (Image via esports.gg)
Overwatch Classic Moth Meta event screenshot (Image via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Moth Meta event

The Moth Meta event is part of Overwatch Classic and runs between Feb. 4 and Feb. 18. It features six-versus-six (6v6) gameplay, 10 challenges, plus in-game rewards such as the Pachimercy player icon, Moth player title, First Aid Kit souvenir, and lots of Battle Pass XP.

Overwatch Classic heroes screenshot (Image via esports.gg)
Overwatch Classic heroes screenshot (Image via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Moth Meta explained

The Mercy "Moth Meta" is a reference to a chaotic era in the original Overwatch. Back then, her fast Resurrect defined team fights. Now, that playstyle is back for a limited time alongside things like Hanzo's Scatter Arrow and DPS Doomfist!

Overwatch Classic challenges and rewards screenshot (Image via esports.gg)
Overwatch Classic challenges and rewards screenshot (Image via esports.gg)

Overwatch Moth Meta challenges and rewards

Our screenshot above features all of the Overwatch Classic Moth Meta challenges and rewards. We've also written everything out in the table below.

Challenge
Details
Reward
OW Classic IPlay 5 games of Overwatch Classic (Wins grant double progress)5,000 XP, Pachimercy player icon
OW Classic IIPlay 50 games of Overwatch Classic (Wins grant double progress)5,000 XP, Moth player title
Classic TankPlay 15 games as any Tank Hero in Overwatch Classic2,500 XP
Classic OffensePlay 15 games as any Offense Hero in Overwatch Classic2,500 XP
Classic DefensePlay 15 games as any Defense Hero in Overwatch Classic2,500 XP
Classic SupportPlay 15 games as any Support Hero in Overwatch Classic2,500 XP
Classic Hero IPlay 10 games (Wins grant double progress)2,500 XP
Classic Hero IIPlay 20 games (Wins grant double progress)2,500 XP
Classic Hero IIIPlay 40 games (Wins grant double progress)2,500 XP
Classic Hero IVPlay 60 games (Wins grant double progress)2,500 XP, First Aid Kit souvenir
Overwatch Classic screenshot (Image via esports.gg)
Overwatch Classic screenshot (Image via esports.gg)

You can earn 30,000 Battle Pass XP from this Overwatch Classic event. Combined with the 25,000 Battle Pass XP from the Overwatch 2 Valentine's Day 2025 one, that's 55,000 Battle Pass XP in total! Therefore, if you haven't completed the Season 14 Battle Pass yet, it's a great time to do so.

Overwatch 2 Season 14 Battle Pass screenshot (Image via esports.gg)
Overwatch 2 Season 14 Battle Pass screenshot (Image via esports.gg)

That's all for now. Are you ready to play some Overwatch Classic? Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates!