Cowboy Bebop is soon back, but as part of a somewhat special collaboration with a well-known game, but not necessarily appreciated by everyone. You will see why.
You may know Cowboy Bebop, this 26-episode animated series which was released in 1998. It is a monument of Japanese animation, which even received a live-action adaptation on Netflix. But hey, maybe we’ll avoid talking about this disaster. Regardless, Shin’ichirō Watanabe’s work had a significant impact on the medium, and even today, many people continue to enjoy it. If you are one of them, know that it is soon back via a partnership with a famous video game.
Cowboy Bebop is back… in Overwatch 2
The title in question is Overwatch 2, the sequel that made a lot of noise, and not always for the right reasons. Hence the fact that we were talking about a game that had quite divided the community. In any case, it has already reached season 9, which has brought a lot of new features to the experience. But we’re not here to tell you about these changes. In fact, we learned that on March 12, Cowboy Bebop was going to be included in the multiplayer FPS. You start to see the blow coming, but it will translate in a very particular way: via outfits that it will be possible to buy in the store.
But then, what exactly awaits us? Well, special skins for various characters. We note in particular Ashe Faye Valentinee, Cassidy Spike Spiegel, Mauga Jet Black or Sombra Ed. For fans, it’s a good opportunity to feel like they’re diving back into this universe. In addition, the outfit Bouldozer Ein can be unlocked for free through challenges, which is a nice surprise. But you know what’s best about all of this? The trailer which came to celebrate the partnership. It’s deliberately inspired by the absolutely fabulous opening theme of Cowboy Bebop. A beautiful tribute to a legendary work.