Overwatch Survey Teases Anime and Game Crossovers: One Piece, Elden Ring, and More

I’ve been grinding Overwatch since the early days, and I’m not gonna lie—when I caught wind of a new survey circulating among Chinese players, my jaw hit the floor. According to an official questionnaire sent out by Blizzard China, the devs are apparently weighing up crossovers with some of the most iconic anime and video game franchises on the planet. And we’re not just talking about a random wishlist here; this is a real signal that Overwatch is looking to go big with collabs in 2026 and beyond.

Now, I’ve seen my fair share of surveys in my time—Fortnite has been doing this dance for years—so I know the drill: just because a franchise shows up on a list doesn’t mean we’ll actually see a Tracer skin dressed as Luffy. But hold your horses, because the sheer number of heavy hitters on this survey is enough to get any Overwatch fan hyped. 🎮

Here’s the rundown of what Blizzard China asked players about. The anime side is stacked: One Piece 👒, Demon Slayer ⚔️, Naruto 🐉, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 🤖, Jujutsu Kaisen 👻, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure 🕺, plus some deeper cuts like Chiikawa 🐹 and Saint Seiya ⭐. And on the video game front, they threw in Devil May Cry 😈, Elden Ring 💍, Resident Evil 🧟, and even Ace Attorney ⚖️. I mean, can you imagine a Phoenix Wright skin for Cassidy? Objection! That would be a no-brainer.

Let me put this into a table so you can see the full picture:

Anime & Manga	Video Games
One Piece	Devil May Cry
Demon Slayer	Elden Ring
Naruto	Resident Evil
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners	Ace Attorney
Jujutsu Kaisen
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
Chiikawa
Saint Seiya

I don’t know about you, but I’d lose my mind over a JoJo collab. Give Reinhardt a Stand, and I’m never playing another hero again. A Demon Slayer crossover could turn Genji into Tanjiro, with a Nichirin blade that actually glows. And Elden Ring? I can already see a Malenia skin for Mercy—though I’d probably die trying to get it. 🤯

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Blizzard has already delivered some absolute bangers in recent years. We got NieR: Automata skins that made 2B look like she belonged in the Overwatch universe, and the Persona 5 collab was a stylish slam dunk. Those set the bar high, and the community ate them up. So it’s no wonder Blizzard is scoping out what’s next.

The survey is a smart move, though. It’s a classic ‘testing the waters’ play. Blizzard wants to know which franchises would actually get players to open their wallets, and which ones would cause a collective shrug. As someone who’s been on the receiving end of dozens of these surveys, I can tell you that they often include properties that never see the light of day. Maybe the licensing is a nightmare, maybe the interest isn’t there, or maybe the timing just doesn’t work. Fortnite fans know this pain all too well—remember when everyone thought a Family Guy collab was inevitable? Yeah, still waiting.

Still, the fact that One Piece and Naruto are on the list is huge. Those are two of the biggest anime properties on Earth, and Overwatch has a roster that could fit them like a glove. Luffy’s rubber powers could work for Wrecking Ball (imagine a giant bouncing pirate ship), and Naruto’s shadow clones would be perfect for Genji or Kiriko. The possibilities are endless, and that’s what makes this so exciting.

I also have to shout out the weirder picks. Chiikawa? That’s a slice-of-life anime about cute little creatures. I’m not sure how you’d turn that into an Overwatch skin, but I’d pay real money to see Roadhog dressed as a tiny, fluffy Chiikawa character. And Saint Seiya? That’s a classic that would bring some serious nostalgic energy for older fans. Blizzard isn’t afraid to mix it up, and I respect that.

Of course, we need to take all of this with a grain of salt. A survey is not a confirmation. It’s a wish list, a vibe check, and a way for Blizzard to figure out which companies to approach. But it’s also a sign that Overwatch is committed to keeping the crossover train rolling. With plenty of major updates planned for the rest of 2026, the timing couldn’t be better. We’ve already seen how collabs can breathe new life into the game, bringing in fresh players and giving veterans a reason to log back in.

So what’s my prediction? I’d bet on at least one anime collab landing this year. One Piece feels like the safest bet given its global popularity, but Jujutsu Kaisen would also be a killer choice. And if Blizzard manages to snag Elden Ring, that would break the internet. Imagine a Radahn skin for Reinhardt—absolute chaos. 😎

For now, I’ll keep my fingers crossed and my eyes on the official channels. If you’re an Overwatch fan, you should too. This survey is a clear signal that Blizzard is listening, and the future of the game could be packed with some seriously iconic crossovers. Just don’t be surprised if you see a Luffy-themed Lúcio speeding past you in 2026. I know I’ll be ready.