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<p>Get ready for a decent Zarya skin</p>
<p>The cast of <a href="http://ift.tt/2ashmTr"><i>Overwatch</i></a> is apparently heading to Rio to engage in some Summer Olympics-themed fun, according to a package sent out by Blizzard Entertainment. That means some new skins — including Weightlifting Zarya, Football Lucio and Track and Field Tracer — seem to be coming in time with the real-world Rio 2016 Olympics.</p>
<p>Twitch streamer &quot;LacedUpLauren&quot; said on <a href="https://twitter.com/LacedUpLauren/status/760276286849753088">Twitter</a> today that she received a package from Blizzard that includes a gold(en) medal in the shape of the <em>Overwatch</em> logo; trio of player cards for Lucio, Tracer and Zarya; and a sticker sheet featuring the game’s roster being sporty.</p>
<p>Here’s a look at the contents of that package:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Unboxed a package from <a href="https://twitter.com/PlayOverwatch">@PlayOverwatch</a>, &amp; this was what was inside. New Olympic skins and a map?! Or just cool items! <a href="https://t.co/32z8VV3uzk">http://pic.twitter.com/32z8VV3uzk</a></p>
<p>— Laced Up Lauren (@LacedUpLauren) <a href="https://twitter.com/LacedUpLauren/status/760276286849753088">August 2, 2016</a>
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<p>As you can see, the package also includes a print of what might be a new map — possibly a domed arena — set in Rio de Janeiro. It’s also worth noting that the Olympics-themed content does not appear to be affiliated with the real Olympic Games; Blizzard’s just calling this the Summer Games 2016.</p>
<p>It’s not clear if the full <em>Overwatch</em> cast is getting these new skins. The sticker sheet shows characters like Mercy playing tennis, Soldier: 76 playing golf, Mei playing table tennis, Hanzo doing archery and Zenyatta in a karate gi, however.</p>
<p><em>Overwatch</em> game director Jeff Kaplan <a href="http://ift.tt/2ajoOwa">recently said</a> that Blizzard was developing new legendary and epic skins for the game and that players should expect them soon.</p>
<p>We’re also expecting a package from Blizzard Entertainment any day now, hopefully with more details.</p>
<p><em>Source: <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://ift.tt/2aIOmXD">Polygon &#8211;  Xbox One</a></em></p>
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