Overwatch developer announces Excavation Initiative event
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Overwatch's developer says the Excavation Initiative runs from November 3 to December 7 and features Loot Boxes for completing digs.
The Overwatch developer says the Excavation Initiative event runs from November 3 to December 7. Players can earn one Loot Box by completing three digs each week. The developer says players can continue digging to earn bonus Loot Boxes, Epic Loot Boxes, and a Legendary Loot Box.
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