Shadow Monarch brings five Solo Leveling-inspired skins to Overwatch

Genji, Reaper, Anran, Reinhardt and Lifeweaver form the collection announced for October 6–19.

By Payload Wire Archive Story date Oct 5, 2026 2 min read

Shadow Monarch promotional artwork · © Blizzard Entertainment / © Solo Leveling Animation Partners

The announced character pairings

Blizzard's Season 5 preview introduces Shadow Monarch with five named pairings: Genji as Sung Jinwoo, Reaper as Igris, Anran as Cha Hae-In, Reinhardt as Iron and Lifeweaver as Choi Jong-In. The collection's announced window is October 6–19. The official visual below comes from that reveal, rather than a fan prediction about which heroes would receive costumes.

The lineup uses both hunters and members of the Shadow Army, giving the collection more than one visual role. That spread also means your interest in the crossover may depend on which of the five Overwatch heroes you actually use, not simply whether you recognize the series.

Treat the item listing as the shopping reference

A collaboration announcement is not a universal price list. Inspect the current client listing to see whether the skin you want is sold individually, what accompanies a bundle and which extras matter to you. A large combined offer can be attractive to a collector but unnecessary if only one hero is part of your regular rotation.

The visual and thematic appeal of a skin is separate from competitive power. Evaluate its model, effects and presentation through the official previews, and keep that purchase decision apart from the new season's balance changes. The published window provides a planning reference; the in-game offer supplies the actual acquisition details and any final cutoff shown to your account.