Blizzard Announce the Overwatch Payload Tour

By Zac Cameron · March 30, 2018 at 6:05 AM UTC

Blizzard is embracing the Cosplay Community with a convention tour to show of creations

Fans of Overwatch have certainly shown their love for the game, both the casual side and the more hard-core eSports side, and now thanks to Blizzard, a whole other side of the community will get their day in the sun.

Blizzard have announced the creation of The Payload Tour, a cross country convention tour aimed at showcasing the creations of the Overwatch Cosplay Community. The tours first stop will be PAX East, in North Lobby 5, from April 5^th to April 8^th. Blizzard will be setting up a one-of-a-kind photo experience for fans, where they can get snapped with some of the weapons from fan favourite Overwatch Characters on a 360-degree panoramic stage, set in some of the most beloved Overwatch maps.

In addition to the provided gear, each stop on the Payload Tour will have a unique and exclusive Overwatch Pin, something that is sure to drive collectors wild. With the first stop being at PAX East, fans can group up at The Greatest Bar, in Boston for the Overwatch League Viewing Party, where they can cheer for their favourite teams as they begin Stage 3. Blizzard has promised more giveaways from this event, making it a must-see for Overwatch League fans.

We've already seen that fans of the Overwatch League are willing to group up to catch the action (Overwatch League, Facebook)

The dates for the Payload Tour are as follows:

PAX East: April 5–8

E3: June 12–14

Anime Expo: July 5–8

San Diego Comic-Con: July 19–22

Dragon Con: August 30 – September 3

New York Comic Con: October 4–7

With the new Overwatch Hero Brigitte Lindholm already making a big impact on the community, we’re sure to see many excellent and exciting cosplayers out there at this event, so be sure to snap plenty of pics as the Overwatch Payload Tour kicks off with a bang.