Overwatch wouldn’t be where it is without you. You pushed the payload, fought to capture the point, and cheered your teams to victory. Whether you’re a main tank, damage specialist, or support superstar, you’re all heroes. Since Overwatch launched in 2016, more than 100 million players have answered the call, and we’re celebrating this milestone with something very special.
One of our favorite memories in Overwatch history is when we all came together for a great cause and helped make a difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer. In May 2018, we launched the Pink Mercy skin, which raised $12.7 million for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and the leading cause of cancer deaths among women worldwide. BCRF’s mission is to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world’s most promising research. Thanks to all of you, the initial two-week campaign became the largest donation to BCRF – and still holds that record to this day! It has fueled the BCRF’s Precision Prevention Initiative (PPI) and key advances in breast cancer (i.e., breast cancer) prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and metastasis. stage 4 breast). Specifically, the 2018 gift helped fund researchers who advanced promising AI tools in mammogram imaging, designed models to better predict how aggressive breast cancers will respond to treatment, identified drugs that could to delay the formation of tumors, and much more.
Now, to answer the call of so many of you who have requested Pink Mercy over the years and to once again support an incredible cause, we are delighted to announce that starting June 25, you will be able to buy the original Pink Mercy. skin starting at $14.99 USD, with 100% of the purchase price (excluding applicable platform fees and taxes) going to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.*
And that’s not all ! We’re also giving everyone the chance to help support this cause with a brand new charity cosmetic pack, the Rose Gold Mercy Pack, also available to purchase for a limited time from June 25. This pack will be exclusively available for a limited time. times for $19.99 USD, and just like Pink Mercy, 100% of the purchase price (excluding applicable platform fees and taxes) will be donated to BCRF*, which funds essential cancer research of the breast.
The pack includes the all-new Rose Gold hero skin, as well as the Mercy heroic weapon skin, so you can show your support on the Mercy skin of your choice! Additionally, you’ll receive three player sprays, business cards, and icons designed by community artists Angela Ziegler (@A2Ziegler) and Dani Ellis (@OWGrandma)
Whether you get the original Pink Mercy skin or the Rose Gold Mercy Bundle, you’ll help fuel research that gives people with breast cancer longer, healthier lives. Answer the call for this wonderful cause from Tuesday June 25 to Monday July 8. Thank you for being part of this incredible community. Together, we are excited to once again make a difference!
Frequently asked questions
Q. Where can I go to learn more about the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and how contributions help support breast cancer research?
A. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to preventing and curing breast cancer by advancing the world’s most promising research. The BCRF provides critical funding to scientists around the world to fuel advances in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, metastasis and survival. BCRF is the largest private funder of breast cancer research – and metastatic breast cancer research – in the world. The Foundation is recognized as one of the most financially effective nonprofit organizations in the country and is the highest-rated breast cancer research organization in the United States. You can find out how our 2018 campaign helped support innovative and life-saving breast cancer research on this blog or on bcrf. .org.
Q. Where can I purchase the Pink Mercy Skin and Rose Gold Mercy Bundle?
A. You will be able to purchase the Pink Mercy Skin and Rose Gold Mercy Bundle from the in-game store or from the store on your favorite gaming platform, including Battle.net Store, Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, Nintendo E. – Shop and the Steam Marketplace.
Q. Will original Pink Mercy Twitch Drops be available for collection?
A. Sprays and player icons from the original Twitch Drop promotion will not be earnable during this campaign, but you will be able to collect brand new community-created cosmetics included in the Rose Gold Mercy Bundle, as well as Twitch Drops exclusive from Season 11.
Q. Will the Rose Gold Mercy skin be available, sold separately from the Bundle?
A. The Rose Gold Mercy skin is only available in the Complete Bundle, which also includes a Heroic Weapon Skin, three Sprays, three Calling Cards, and three Player Icons for $19.99 USD.
Q. Can I use Overwatch Coins or Mythic Prisms to unlock Pink Mercy or the Rose Gold Mercy Pack?
A. Since these skins directly benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, they will only be available at the listed retail price. Overwatch coins and other in-game currencies cannot be used to purchase these skins.
Q. Can I gift the Pink Mercy Skin or Rose Gold Mercy Bundle to a friend?
A. You will not be able to gift these items to a friend, but you can gift Battle.net balance to any friend on Battle.net. You will need to be friends on Battle.net with another person for at least three days before you can gift them Blizzard Balance. You can also get Battle.net balance cards available at select retail stores.
Q. What is the last day to purchase the Pink Mercy Skin or Rose Gold Mercy Bundle?
A. The Pink Mercy Skin and Rose Gold Mercy Bundle will be available starting June 25 and will disappear from the store on July 8.
Q. How else can I support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation?
A. You can support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation by starting a charity stream on Twitch or YouTube, starting another fundraising event, or posting on social media about why you support life-saving research or the BCRF.
* From June 25 to July 8, 2024, Blizzard Entertainment will donate 100% of the purchase price (excluding applicable platform fees and taxes) of the Pink Mercy skin and Rose Gold Mercy Bundle to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (a 501(c )(3) registered charity in the United States, with charity registration number 13-3727250). Blizzard Entertainment will disclose the total amount of its donation after the campaign ends. BCRF’s mission is to advance the world’s most promising research to eradicate breast cancer. For more information about BCRF, visit www.bcrf.org.