The highly anticipated second collaboration between Overwatch 2 and K-pop group LE SSERAFIM has been met with excitement from fans, but not without some controversy.
As new promotional artwork for the event was revealed, many players expressed frustration, claiming that the skins look too similar, making it difficult to distinguish between characters.
Overwatch 2’s LE SSERAFIM Collab Brings New Skins, But Players Are Confused
Set to launch on March 18, the second part of the Overwatch 2 x LE SSERAFIM collaboration introduces five new skins for D.Va, Ashe, Illari, Juno, and Mercy. As with previous crossover events, the collaboration has generated significant hype, with players eager to see how their favorite heroes will be transformed by the K-pop-inspired aesthetics.
However, once the promotional artwork was unveiled, the reaction was mixed. Many players took to social media to share their confusion, stating that the new skins do not clearly resemble the heroes they are assigned to.
"Who Is Who?" Fans Struggle to Identify Heroes in New Skins
While the new skins are undeniably stylish and visually distinct from one another, many fans are struggling to match them to the correct characters. The designs appear to diverge significantly from each hero’s usual look, making it difficult to tell them apart in the official promo images.
A popular sentiment among fans is that the skins do not do enough to retain each character’s defining features:
i cant even tell whos who in this am i crazy
— (@sugarrazor) March 10, 2025
Meanwhile, a Reddit user echoed the sentiment, expressing hope that the issue won’t persist in actual gameplay:
“I suppose it will be easier to tell in-game, but in the artwork, everyone except Juno is unrecognizable.”
Others were just unhappy with the choice of heroes:
of course mercy gets a skin and not the support hero who is a DJ and heals with music
— ana (@unfallin) March 10, 2025
Are the Skins Too Much of a Departure from Overwatch’s Style?
The in-game models for the collab skins have yet to be revealed, so it remains to be seen whether the confusion will carry over into gameplay. However, for some fans, the concept art alone has already made them question the direction of the collaboration. Some feel that these skins stray too far from Overwatch’s signature aesthetic, especially compared to the first LE SSERAFIM event, which was widely praised for maintaining a balance between K-pop fashion and the heroes' identities.
“The skins from the last event were pretty recognizable, but these really aren’t - besides maybe Juno,” said another player. “I do like that they’re experimenting more, but this feels like too much.”
Despite the criticism, many fans are still eager for the March 18 event, hoping that the in-game models will make the skins feel more distinct. In addition to the new cosmetics, players will also have a chance to pick up recolors of previous skins from the first LE SSERAFIM collab, making it an exciting opportunity for those who missed out last time.
While the debate over the recognizability of these new skins continues, one thing is certain: Overwatch 2’s latest crossover has once again sparked discussion, proving just how much the community cares about both the game’s art direction and its collaborations with pop culture icons.