Overwatch Payload Tour Proves To Be a Smash Success

By Zac Cameron ·

The Blizzard sponsored meet-up proved to be a big hit with fans of both the Esports side of Overwatch, and the equally as intense cosplay side.

Overwatch Payload Tour Proves To Be a Smash Success

Almost every game will have a following, some dedicated fans that want to keep the flame of their chosen passion alive. It’s inevitable that these people will also want to meet up with other like-minded fans, and what better place to have these meet-ups than at an event populated by thousands of like-minded people. It’s already a given that people are going to be cosplaying as characters from Overwatch, I mean, what Blizzard game doesn’t have fans wanting and willing to dress up as their favourite characters. The Overwatch Payload Tour was designed as a place where fans could meet up and check out the hard work of their fellow cosplayers, all under the official banner of Blizzard Games. As we’ve seen from day one of PAX East, the event is already a smash success.

Be sure to stop by the Overwatch Payload Tour in the North Lobby at #PAXEast to get an awesome 360 panorama in King’s Row! pic.twitter.com/v7eOUUw4ER

— Sean Allen @ PAX East (@AlsoRobots) April 5, 2018

The Payload Tour has shown off an impressive array of costume and prop making, with their 360-degree panoramic stage proving an excellent backdrop to show off the hard work and skill of attendees.

The Payload Tour after-party proved to be a must attend event (Jesse Collins, Twin Galaxies)
The Payload Tour after-party proved to be a must attend event (Jesse Collins, Twin Galaxies)

What we’ve also seen, is that the fans of Overwatch who are also wanting to check out the Overwatch League are out in force as well, with the Overwatch League Viewing Party completely packing out the venue. If this is the kind of turnout that can be expected at future Payload Tour events, then Blizzard just may have hit on yet another successful venture.

What's the best thing to do after a long day attending PAX East? Hang out with a whole bunch of Overwatch fans and check out the games of course. (Jesse Collins, Twin Galaxies)
What's the best thing to do after a long day attending PAX East? Hang out with a whole bunch of Overwatch fans and check out the games of course. (Jesse Collins, Twin Galaxies)

For more Overwatch Action, check out the match recap from the Overwatch League today, as the Florida Mayhem took on the New York Excelsior. For more information on the Payload Tour, including future dates, check out the Official Blog Post, here.