Overwatch 10th anniversary and the controversy around Tracer

It has now been ten years since the launch of Overwatch, and this milestone should have resulted in a major celebration. However, the festivities surrounding the game’s 10th anniversary have been poorly received by the fanbase. This article looks at the main complaints from fans, as well as a controversial discussion that has been brought back up around the character Tracer.

Poor reception for the anniversary

Overwatch’s 10th anniversary took place in May 2026, and fans have voiced their dissatisfaction with the event. Major complaints include the lack of interesting rewards and content. Fans say the 'Launch Hero Skins' are simple recolors that do not do justice to an anniversary celebration. During the event, only 15 anniversary loot boxes were made available, of which 5 are legendary.

In addition, this event does not offer any way to earn Overwatch’s golden shards, mythic skins, or mythic shards. This has led to a lot of frustration among players who expected a 10-year anniversary to offer more content and rewards.

Blizzard’s response

Overwatch game director Aaron Keller has responded to fans’ complaints. He acknowledges that the criticism of the anniversary event is justified and promises improvements. Blizzard has announced that the number of community loot boxes will be doubled in the second week and tripled in the third week. The number of matches required to earn all loot boxes has also been reduced to 60.

Keller also said that players will be able to receive a 10-Year Anniversary Loot Box in the third week, which guarantees 4 legendary skins, bringing the total to 10 legendary skins during the event. Despite these promises, many fans remain disappointed, especially when comparing the anniversary to that of other games such as Marvel Rivals.

The Tracer controversy

In addition to the anniversary, there has also been plenty of speculation about Tracer, especially around her controversial victory pose. In 2016, a few months after Overwatch launched, criticism was raised over Tracer’s pose, which some fans felt was overly sexualized. Blizzard then adjusted her pose, leading to the myth that Tracer’s signature 'ass' had been 'nerfed'.

Recently, the discussion has taken on a new chapter with the arrival of Overwatch skins in Fortnite. This has sparked the notable comment from players that Tracer’s backside in Fortnite is once again