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Excavation Initiative

Excavation Initiative Excavation Initiative rewards you for doing what you'd already be doing: playing Overwatch.

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changedExcavation InitiativeExcavation Initiative rewards you for doing what you'd already be doing: playing Overwatch. Throughout the season, you'll earn Loot Boxes simply by logging in, completing challenges, winning games, and staying active week after week. The more you play, the more opportunities you'll have to uncover Base, Epic, and Legendary Loot Boxes packed with rewards. No complicated routes, no hidden catches… just a season-long treasure hunt with Venture leading the way.
changedExcavation InitiativeEarn Loot Boxes all season long just by logging in, playing matches, and completing challenges.
changedExcavation InitiativeComplete weekly challenges to uncover Base, Epic, and Legendary Loot Boxes throughout the season.
changedExcavation InitiativePlay up to 36 games each week to dig up even more rewards, with wins counting for double progress.
changedExcavation InitiativeTrack your progress directly from the main lobby and Challenge Tracker so you always know how close you are to your next discovery.
changedExcavation InitiativeThere's always something waiting to be unearthed beneath the surface, all season long!

Excavation Initiative

Excavation Initiative rewards you for doing what you'd already be doing: playing Overwatch. Throughout the season, you'll earn Loot Boxes simply by logging in, completing challenges, winning games, and staying active week after week. The more you play, the more opportunities you'll have to uncover Base, Epic, and Legendary Loot Boxes packed with rewards. No complicated routes, no hidden catches… just a season-long treasure hunt with Venture leading the way.

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  • Earn Loot Boxes all season long just by logging in, playing matches, and completing challenges.

  • Complete weekly challenges to uncover Base, Epic, and Legendary Loot Boxes throughout the season.

  • Win a match on unique days to earn additional Loot Boxes and keep your treasure pile growing.

  • Play up to 36 games each week to dig up even more rewards, with wins counting for double progress.

  • Track your progress directly from the main lobby and Challenge Tracker so you always know how close you are to your next discovery.

  • There's always something waiting to be unearthed beneath the surface, all season long!

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Steam News / 16 June 2026

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