What is Stadium in Overwatch 2? New game mode, explained

A totally new mode is coming to Overwatch 2 in season 16, and will become the third main mode in the game behind Quick Play and Competitive Play. Stadium looks to bring an all-new perspective, new power-ups and abilities, and in-game builds to its selectable heroes to make sure every match is different depending on how you choose to play it, including choosing between third-person and first-person viewpoints. Here's everything we know about OW2's Stadium mode so far ahead of its launch on April 22. Table of contents Overwatch 2 Stadium mode explained Third-person perspective Stadium Cash currency Items and Powers in OW2 Stadium's Armory OW2 Stadium hero pool OW2 Stadium map pool Stadium Leagues ranked play Overwatch 2 Stadium mode explained Image via Blizzard Entertainment Stadium is a completely new game mode in OW2 starting in season 16. It's a round-based mode with upgrades to earn and purchase in between rounds, similar to games like VALORANT or Counter-Strike 2. Stadium is played in a best-of-seven format, featuring three game modes on specific maps, featuring a specific pool of heroes, its own ranked mode and system, and the ability to play entirely in third-person perspective. Third-person perspective Image via Blizzard Entertainment Third-person view is the default perspective for Stadium, but you can switch to first-person any time you like, but Blizzard suggests third-person due to the hectic nature of the new mode and its new abilities. "Stadium is a complex game mode, and you’ll need to be able to know what is going on around you" Blizzard says. "There may be times when lava will spray across the walkways, multiple biotic orbs will fly across the area, or a giant death ray from orbit will come crashing down on you from behind." Stadium will have its own settings in the game options, allowing for adjustments to FOV and other visual options. Stadium Cash currency Through gameplay in Stadium, you will earn Stadium Cash that you can use to purchase upgrades in the Armory in between rounds. To begin each game, you will have 3,500 Stadium Cash to use, and performing well throughout the match will give you more cash to use in the Armory to upgrade your hero. Items and Powers in OW2 Stadium's Armory Image via Blizzard Entertainment There are two types of upgrades in Stadium, and they're called Items and Powers. Items are power-ups that enhance a hero's weapons, abilities, or survivability, and up to six of them can be equipped at any time. Powers are "transformative modifiers" that can grant "unique passives, modifiers, or whole new abilities." Some Powers revealed by Blizzard include "Reinhardt sending lava across the arena with Firestrike, or Kiriko being able to clone herself and leaving opponents seeing double." Powers do not cost Stadium Cash, but once it's equipped, it can't be removed. Items and Powers are combined to make unique builds for each hero as the game wears on, but there are also Example Builds that players can equip to make things easier and more streamlined to play. OW2 Stadium hero pool Image via Blizzard At launch, 17 heroes are playable in Stadium, with more to be added over time with updates. Tank D.Va Junker Queen Orisa Reinhardt Zarya Damage Ashe Cassidy Genji Mei Reaper Soldier: 76 Support Ana Juno Kiriko Lucio Mercy Moira OW2 Stadium map pool https://twitter.com/PlayOverwatch/status/1911814316728213663 Nine maps across three modes are in Stadium's map pool to begin with. Push Colosseo Runasapi Esperança Control Nepal - Sanctum Nepal - Shrine Two new locations on existing maps Clash Hanoaka Throne of Anubis Stadium Leagues ranked play The new mode has its own Competitive mode called Stadium Leagues, featuring unique and exclusive rewards including Epic skins for select heroes and more. Stadium's ranks include the following: Rookie Novice Contender Elite Pro All-Star Legend This article will be updated with more information when it becomes available. The post What is Stadium in Overwatch 2? New game mode, explained appeared first on Destructoid.

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