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Winter Wonderland theme music.

Winter Wonderland Cosmetic Unlock Icon Winter Wonderland is an annual seasonal event. This event features exclusive cosmetics and unique winter-themed game modes.

Dates[ | ]

  • 2016: December 13 to January 2
  • 2017: December 12 to January 1
  • 2018: December 11 to January 2
  • 2019: December 10 to January 2
  • 2020: December 15 to January 5
  • 2021: December 16 to January 6
  • 2022: December 13 to January 4
  • 2023: December 19 to January 9

Features[ | ]

During the event, most Maps are decorated with a Christmas theme.

Cosmetics[ | ]

Main article: Winter Wonderland cosmetics

The Overwatch 2 Winter Wonderland cosmetics can be bought through the Shop with Coins Overwatch2 Coin, or won by accomplishing limited time challenges. The Overwatch Winter Wonderland cosmetics can be bought through the Hero Gallery with Credits Credits.

The Winter Wonderland cosmetics include:

Gamemodes[ | ]

Meis snowball offensive

Mei's snowball offensive

Mei's Snowball Offensive[ | ]

Main article: Mei's Snowball Offensive

Mei's Snowball Offensive is a 5v5 brawl that takes place on Ecopoint: Antarctica or Black Forest. It is a snowball fight featuring Mei as the only available hero.

Yeti Hunter

Yeti Hunter

Yeti Hunter[ | ]

Main article: Yeti Hunt

Yeti Hunt is a 5v1 brawl that takes place on Nepal. 5 hunters playing as Mei have to kill the Winston Yeti.

Freezethaw Elimination

Freezethaw Elimination

Freezethaw Elimination[ | ]

Freezethaw Elimination is a 4v4 team deathmatch where you need to freeze the enemy team. Upon freezing, they can be thawed by team mates which will bring them back to life. Mercy's resurrect allows her instantly thaw.

"Play a friendly game of freeze tag"

Game rules:[ | ]

  • Players: 8 (4v4)
  • Maps: Ecopoint: Antarctica, Ayutthaya, Black Forest, Castillo, Necropolis
  • Allows locked Heroes
  • Defeated heroes are frozen
  • Stand near frozen allies to thaw them
  • Winning heroes are removed every round
  • Victory: Defeat the enemy team three times
Snowball deathmatch

Snowball Deathmatch

Snowball Deathmatch[ | ]

Snowball Deathmatch is an 8 player free-for-all where you need to shoot snowballs at other players. Players can catch snowballs, which then can be instantly reused.

"Join an A-MEI-ZING free-for-all snowball fight"

Game rules:[ | ]

  • Players: 8 (FFA)
  • Maps: Ecopoint: Antarctica, Black Forest
  • Unique hero: Mei
  • Allows locked heroes
  • Limited Ammo. Reload at snow piles
  • Victory: First player to earn 15 kills

Winter Mystery[ | ]

Winter Mystery followed the regular Mystery Heroes brawl rules, but was limited to the Winter versions of King's Row and Hanamura.

Challenges[ | ]

Winter Wonderland 2022[ | ]

Winter Wonderland 2022 seasonal event launched with 9 challenges, related to the event's winter themed Arcade game modes.

Winter Wonderland 2022 Challenges
Challenge Name Requirements Reward Notes
Challenge Complete
Season's Greetings
Complete 6 Winter Wonderland Challenges Ice Queen - Brigitte Skin
Snowman Head - Weapon Charm
Players must complete 6 of the below challenges.
Wins
Abominable
Win a game of Yeti Hunter as a Yeti. Ramattra Ornament - Spray Players must win a game of Yeti Hunter as Yeti.
Unthawed
Win a game in Freezethaw Elimination. 1500 XP Players must win a game of Freezethaw elimination.
Snowstorm
Win a game in Snowball Deathmatch. 1500 XP Players Must Win a game of Snowball Deathmatch.
Monster Hunter
Win a game in Yeti Hunter as Mei. 1500 XP Players Must Win a game of Yeti Hunter as Hunter.
Time for Cocoa
Win a game in Mei's Snowball Offensive. 1500 XP Players Must win a game of Mei's Snowball Offensive.
Game Mode features
Caught A Cold
Catch 6 snowballs in Snowball Deathmatch. Junker Queen Ornament - Spray Players Must Catch 6 Snowballs in Snowball Deathmatch.
Warmhearted
Thaw 15 allies in Freezethaw Elimination. Kiriko Ornament - Spray Players Must Thaw 15 Allies in Freezethaw Elimination.
Block of Ice
Block 8 snowballs with Mei’s ice wall or cryo freeze in Snowball Deathmatch or Mei’s Snowball Offensive. Soujourn Ornament - Spray Players Must Block 8 Snowballs With Ice wall or cryo freeze in Snowball Deathmatch or Mei's Snowball Offensive.

Winter Wonderland 2023[ | ]

Winter Wonderland 2023 seasonal event launched with 8 challenges, partially related to winter-themed game modes.

Winter Wonderland 2023
Challenge Name Requirements Reward Notes
Freezethaw Fighter
Complete 3 games of Freezethaw Elimination. Wins grant double progress. Battle Pass 2,500 XP
Yeti Getter
Complete 3 games of Yeti Hunt. Wins grant double progress. Battle Pass 2,500 XP
Snowball Slayer
Complete 3 games of Mei's Snowball Offensive or Snowball Deathmatch. Wins grant double progress. Battle Pass 2,500 XP
Tickets for the Winter Fair
Earn a set of 10 Winter Fair tickets. Tickets can be found in "Winter Wonderland" from the Main Menu. Battle Pass 10,000 XP
Season's Greetings
Complete 8 games. Wins grant double progress. Battle Pass 2,500 XP Complete games challenges that do not specify a game mode can be completed in any game mode in Unranked, Competitive and Arcade playlists.
Happier Holidays
Complete 16 games. Wins grant double progress. Battle Pass 2,500 XP
Winter's Celebration
Complete 24 games. Wins grant double progress. Battle Pass 2,500 XP
Maximum Festivities
Complete 32 games. Wins grant double progress. Battle Pass 2,500 XP
Ultimate Fan
Complete 50 games. Wins grant double progress. Battle Pass 2,500 XP


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