Overwatch 2 season 16 early patch notes: Stadium, new hero, Gundam Wing, and more
It's that time again for another new season of Overwatch 2. But this one feels bigger than your ordinary, run of the mill entry in the franchise. Season 16: Stadium features a new hero which is always awesome, but the biggest addition may be an all-new mode that combines features from other games like MOBAs and competitive FPS's to create something truly exciting and new. Read on below to learn all about what's new and changing in Overwatch 2 season 16. Table of contents OW2 season 16 early patch notes Stadium New hero: Freja New battle pass Hero balancing changes Gundam Wing collab Dokiwatch skins Mythic Juno skin Competitive hero bans OW2 season 16 early patch notes Image via Blizzard Entertainment Season 16 is full of new content in OW2, including an awesome new mode, new hero, a new limited time collaboration, and special skins and updates galore. Stadium Image via Blizzard Entertainment Stadium is a truly refreshing new mode in OW2, bringing new maps and a new third-person perspective to the tried and true formula of the game, along with mid-game items and power-ups, a best-of-seven format, and more. The new mode is purely for ranked enthusiasts, offering exclusive rewards for those who dive in. New hero: Freja Image via Blizzard The newest Damage hero in OW2 joins the roster to kick off the season. Freja is a bounty hunter who wields a crossbow and has gotten some changes from feedback already given from her playtest last month. Below you can learn more about Freja's abilities: Ability Description Revdraw Crossbow(Primary Fire) Unload a flurry of rapid-fire bolts. Take Aim (Secondary Fire) Aim down sights to line up the perfect shot and fire a high-speed explosive bolt. Quick Dash Dash in any direction and reload your explosive bolt. Updraft Launch upwards sky-high to survey the battlefield below. Bola Shot(Ultimate) Fires an explosive bola that snags enemies and pulls in their unlucky teammates. New battle pass Screenshot by Destructoid New season means new battle pass means new skins. There's eight new skins to earn in the pass along with others coming in the store throughout season 16, for Genji, Venture, Ashe, Mauga, Lifeweaver, Brigitte, Tracer, and Moira to begin with. Hero balancing changes Any new season in OW2 comes with its fair share of buffs and nerfs to existing heroes, and season 16 brings the heat, too. Check back here closer to launch day for more info on who and what is changing. Gundam Wing collab Image via Blizzard Entertainment Gundam-themed skins are coming for the 30th anniversary of the classic manga and anime series, with Mercy being the first teased to get a new costume as part of the collaboration. Which other heroes will be getting new skins? Stay tuned to learn more ahead of when the collab goes live on April 29. Dokiwatch skins Image via Blizzard Entertainment D.Va, Brigitte, Freja, Kiriko, Widowmaker, and Juno are all getting adorable Dokiwatch-themed skins in season 16. These have been anticipated for some time, so their debut is sure to be a hit in the store. Mythic Juno skin Screenshot by Destructoid Speaking of a hit, this season's Mythic skin is for Juno, everyone's newest favorite support hero in OW2. Heart of Hope is as adorable as it gets. But there's also Mercy's Mythic weapon, Merciful Magitech, and new Iridescent Aspects in the Mythic Shop as well. Competitive hero bans And finally, the long-awaited ability to ban heroes from Competitive Play ranked matches is here, allowing for a new wrinkle to the strategy that goes into each match. This article will be updated with more information when it becomes available. The post Overwatch 2 season 16 early patch notes: Stadium, new hero, Gundam Wing, and more appeared first on Destructoid.
It's that time again for another new season of Overwatch 2. But this one feels bigger than your ordinary, run of the mill entry in the franchise.
Season 16: Stadium features a new hero which is always awesome, but the biggest addition may be an all-new mode that combines features from other games like MOBAs and competitive FPS's to create something truly exciting and new.
Read on below to learn all about what's new and changing in Overwatch 2 season 16.
Table of contents
OW2 season 16 early patch notes
Season 16 is full of new content in OW2, including an awesome new mode, new hero, a new limited time collaboration, and special skins and updates galore.
Stadium
Stadium is a truly refreshing new mode in OW2, bringing new maps and a new third-person perspective to the tried and true formula of the game, along with mid-game items and power-ups, a best-of-seven format, and more.
The new mode is purely for ranked enthusiasts, offering exclusive rewards for those who dive in.
New hero: Freja
The newest Damage hero in OW2 joins the roster to kick off the season. Freja is a bounty hunter who wields a crossbow and has gotten some changes from feedback already given from her playtest last month.
Below you can learn more about Freja's abilities:
Ability Description Revdraw Crossbow
(Primary Fire)Unload a flurry of rapid-fire bolts. Take Aim
(Secondary Fire)Aim down sights to line up the perfect shot and fire a high-speed explosive bolt. Quick Dash Dash in any direction and reload your explosive bolt. Updraft Launch upwards sky-high to survey the battlefield below. Bola Shot
(Ultimate)Fires an explosive bola that snags enemies and pulls in their unlucky teammates.
New battle pass
New season means new battle pass means new skins. There's eight new skins to earn in the pass along with others coming in the store throughout season 16, for Genji, Venture, Ashe, Mauga, Lifeweaver, Brigitte, Tracer, and Moira to begin with.
Hero balancing changes
Any new season in OW2 comes with its fair share of buffs and nerfs to existing heroes, and season 16 brings the heat, too. Check back here closer to launch day for more info on who and what is changing.
Gundam Wing collab
Gundam-themed skins are coming for the 30th anniversary of the classic manga and anime series, with Mercy being the first teased to get a new costume as part of the collaboration. Which other heroes will be getting new skins? Stay tuned to learn more ahead of when the collab goes live on April 29.
Dokiwatch skins
D.Va, Brigitte, Freja, Kiriko, Widowmaker, and Juno are all getting adorable Dokiwatch-themed skins in season 16. These have been anticipated for some time, so their debut is sure to be a hit in the store.
Mythic Juno skin
Speaking of a hit, this season's Mythic skin is for Juno, everyone's newest favorite support hero in OW2. Heart of Hope is as adorable as it gets. But there's also Mercy's Mythic weapon, Merciful Magitech, and new Iridescent Aspects in the Mythic Shop as well.
Competitive hero bans
And finally, the long-awaited ability to ban heroes from Competitive Play ranked matches is here, allowing for a new wrinkle to the strategy that goes into each match.
This article will be updated with more information when it becomes available.
The post Overwatch 2 season 16 early patch notes: Stadium, new hero, Gundam Wing, and more appeared first on Destructoid.
