NBA Star Luka Dončić Joins Overwatch 2 Season 18
Sophie Laurent 
Key Takeaways
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- NBA star Luka Dončić has been announced as a Grandmaster player in Overwatch 2, showcasing his passion for the game and competitive spirit.
- The latest season of Overwatch 2, Season 18, introduces Sharpshooter 77, a character inspired by Luka Dončić, along with basketball-themed in-game items.
- Season 18 also offers new content such as an aquatic support hero, expanded Stadium roster, fresh game modes, a revamped quick-match system, and a new look for D.Va, with over 60 additional enhancements.
- Players are encouraged to explore these new features on various platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram through Gaming Drop Channels.
Overwatch 2 Season 18 Welcomes NBA Star Luka Dončić as Grandmaster Player & Introduces Basketball-Themed Content
NBA star Luka Dončić, six months after an NBA trade moved him to Los Angeles, has found a new virtual home in Overwatch 2. Recognized as one of the top ten, and potentially top five, basketball players today, Dončić is also an avid Overwatch enthusiast, channeling his competitive spirit from the court into the game. Blizzard confirms he holds a Grandmaster rank, placing him among the top 500 Overwatch 2 players in North America. Overwatch 2’s latest season introduces “Sharpshooter 77,” a character inspired by Luka Dončić. This partnership also brings basketball-themed in-game items, including a spray, a golden pendant, and a draw for 77 prizes. In Arena mode, heroes will feature theme-based moves such as Cassidy’s “Luka’s Magic” and Lucio’s “Burial.” Season 18 of Overwatch 2 officially launched on August 26th, offering a wide array of new content. Key features include a new aquatic support hero, an expanded Stadium roster, fresh game modes, a revamped quick-match system for more dynamic play, a new look for D.Va, and 60 additional enhancements. Players can now dive into all these new features. Check out the Gaming Drop Channels on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram.
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