Blizzard's Overwatch 2 has recently planted intriguing Easter eggs across several in-game maps, featuring Nerf-branded toys that suggest a potential collaboration with the popular toy manufacturer. These subtle additions have appeared in locations like Watchpoint: Gibraltar, Nepal, and Lijang Tower, including recognizable Nerf Vortex footballs and foam darts strategically placed throughout the environments.

This wouldn't be the first partnership between Overwatch and Nerf. Between 2019-2020, Nerf released a series of blasters modeled after weapons from various heroes like Tracer, Reaper, and D.Va. If this new collaboration materializes, players might expect weapon skins that transform standard firearms into their colorful Nerf counterparts.

Season 17 of Overwatch 2 has already broken tradition by featuring multiple crossover events, including recent collaborations with G.I. Joe and Street Fighter 6. The discovery of these Nerf items follows this pattern, potentially signaling another major crossover before the season concludes on August 19.

While these Easter eggs strongly suggest an upcoming partnership, Blizzard has yet to make any official announcements. The mid-season update for Season 17, expected in late July or early August, would be the likely timeframe for any potential reveal. However, these could simply be playful references rather than precursors to a full collaboration.

Looking beyond Season 17, Overwatch 2 players have much to anticipate. The upcoming Season 18 will introduce Wuyang, a water-based support hero currently codenamed Aqua, along with significant gameplay updates including a Perks system overhaul and Competitive Play reset. The season will almost certainly feature at least one major external IP crossover, maintaining Blizzard's recent trend of exciting collaborations.