"Controversy Surrounds Overwatch 2's Cowboy Bebop Collaboration"

Blizzard Entertainment's collaboration with anime studio Sunrise to bring Cowboy Bebop to Overwatch 2 received mixed reactions when the in-game skins for Cassidy, Ashe, Mauga, Sombra, and Wrecking Ball were revealed, with particular criticism directed at Cassidy's portrayal of Spike Spiegel. The Overwatch community expressed disappointment with the deviation of the in-game models from the original concept art, especially regarding Cassidy's appearance and the decision to make him go hatless. However, Overwatch 2's art director clarified that the characters are meant to be cosplaying as their anime inspirations, maintaining the game's identity and art style through various collaborations.