Overwatch 2 Season 18 is heating up with an all new event that is already driving the community wild. The Play Like Luka event celebrates Luka Dončić, the former Dallas Mavericks superstar and current Los Angeles Lakers player who is also a Top 500 Cassidy main. This limited time event gives players a shot at unlocking an incredible 77 standard loot boxes, a reward number that directly pays tribute to Luka’s jersey number.

Blizzard has tied this event into the new Season 18 progression system, where loot boxes can also be earned through hero levels, but Play Like Luka goes far beyond the regular grind. It is packed with exclusive rewards, new builds, and fun challenges that are bound to keep players grinding until the final day.

All Play Like Luka Challenges and Rewards

To earn the massive 77 loot boxes, players simply need to complete a series of challenges. Wins count for double progress, and while the Stadium mode grants faster progress, it is not required for completion.

Loot Box Challenges:

  • Play Like Luka I: Play 11 games for 11 loot boxes

  • Play Like Luka II: Play 22 games for 11 loot boxes

  • Play Like Luka III: Play 33 games for 11 loot boxes

  • Play Like Luka IV: Play 44 games for 11 loot boxes

  • Play Like Luka V: Play 55 games for 11 loot boxes

  • Play Like Luka VI: Play 66 games for 11 loot boxes

  • Play Like Luka VII: Play 77 games for 11 loot boxes

Additional Challenges:

  • Debut: Deal 2018 critical damage in Stadium to earn 7,700 Battle Pass XP

  • Career High Score: Earn 73 eliminations in Stadium to unlock the Money Ball weapon charm

  • From Downtown: Earn 9 eliminations or assists from beyond 9 meters in Stadium for 7,700 Battle Pass XP

  • Dishing Dives: Earn 20 assists or saves in Stadium for 7,700 Battle Pass XP

  • All Star Advice: Play as Cassidy, Zarya, or Lucio using Luka builds in Stadium for 7,700 Battle Pass XP

  • He Shoots, He Scores!: Make a basket in the spawn room on Samoa, Ilios, Lijang Tower, or Nepal for 7,700 Battle Pass XP

  • Magic Fan: Complete 12 Play Like Luka challenges to earn the exclusive player title Sharpshooter 77

Why Players Are Losing Their Minds Over This Event

The highlight is simple. Completing all seven main challenges will guarantee 77 loot boxes. That alone is enough to fire up the community, but Blizzard went further by introducing special Luka themed builds in Stadium mode and tying in unique rewards such as charms, titles, and massive XP boosts.

For players chasing everything the event has to offer, diving into Stadium is unavoidable. However, Blizzard has made sure that even casual players can grind loot boxes just by playing their regular modes, which makes this one of the most player friendly events in a long time.

How Long Do You Have to Play Like Luka

The Play Like Luka event is live now and runs until September 15, 2025. That gives everyone plenty of time to rack up wins, finish challenges, and grab those loot boxes before they disappear.

This is easily one of the most generous Overwatch 2 events we have seen, and players who skip it are going to regret it once Season 18 moves on.

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