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Overwatch 2 PachiMarchi event challenges and how to get a free Pachimari Roadhog skin

Here’s everything to know about the Overwatch 2 PachiMarchi event!

Overwatch 2's PachiMarchi event is here! This in-game event boasts challenges, adorable plushies, and more. Read on for the schedule, how to win, the list of PachiMarchi challenges, and how to unlock the Pachimari Roadhog skin for free.

How to access the event (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
How to access the event (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Overwatch 2 PachiMarchi event

Starting March 21 until April 4, Overwatch 2 players can duke it out in the PachiMarchi event. To access this game mode, select the "Play" option via the main menu. Next, choose "Arcade" and click on "Roadhog's Catch-A-Mari."

To win a match, defeat enemy players and pick up their Pachimari once they drop. You must pick these plushies up in order for them to count. The first team of three to reach 20 points claims victory. Players can also deny enemies of a Pachimari by picking up an ally's plushie.

Defeat enemies and collect their Pachimari for points (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Defeat enemies and collect their Pachimari for points (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Roadhog's Catch-A-Mari also features maps such as Blizzard World, Kanezaka, and Downtown Busan. Hanamura is also technically back with its event-themed layout.

Overwatch 2 PachiMarchi challenges

There are eight PachiMarchi challenges in this Overwatch event. Completing them means in-game cosmetics such as player icons, a weapon charm, a name card, plus the Pachimari Roadhog skin. Below is the list of PachiMarchi event challenges, requirements, and rewards.

Overwatch 2 PachiMarchi challenges (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Overwatch 2 PachiMarchi challenges (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

How to unlock the Pachimari Roadhog skin for free

To get this Pachimari Roadhog skin, simply complete a total of six PachiMarchi event challenges. Players gain progress for every game they complete. There's also double the progress for most of the challenges after claiming a match victory.

Overwatch 2 PachiMari Roadhog skin and other rewards (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Overwatch 2 PachiMari Roadhog skin and other rewards (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

To get another freebie, simply log in to Overwatch 2 for the Hogimari player icon. 

That's all for now. Stay tuned on esports.gg for more Overwatch 2 news and updates!