Overwatch 2 Season 16: Stadium, Freja, Hero Changes and Gundam Collab!

04/22/2025 Games

Overwatch 2 is dropping a ton of fresh content with Season 16: Stadium! Get ready for a brand-new game mode, a new hero joining the roster, and a bunch of updates that'll shake up the game.

Stadium Mode: A New Way to Play

Stadium mode is not your usual Overwatch experience. This new mode introduces new maps, and a third-person perspective, alongside mid-game items and power-ups. This is a competitive experience aimed at dedicated players.

Meet Freja: The Bounty Hunter

Freja, the new Damage hero, is stepping into the arena with a crossbow in hand. This bounty hunter brings a new set of abilities to the game: from a rapid-fire crossbow to an explosive ultimate, Freja is ready to shake things up.

Hero Updates: Buffs and Nerfs

Season 16 brings a range of changes to existing heroes, including adjustments to Perks introduced last season. Some underperforming perks are being removed, while new ones are being added. Heroes like D.Va, Hazard, Orisa, Reinhardt, Roadhog, Sigma, and Winston are seeing significant tweaks.

Competitive Play: Hero Bans

Hero Bans are finally here, allowing teams to remove heroes from Competitive Play matches. This adds a new layer of strategy to each game, letting players influence matchups and shape the meta.

New Battle Pass and Skins

A new season means a new battle pass! Season 16 includes eight new skins to earn, plus more coming to the store for heroes like Genji, Venture, Ashe, and more.

Gundam Wing Collaboration

Get ready for Mobile Suit Gundam-themed skins! In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Gundam Wing, Overwatch 2 is introducing new costumes. Mercy is the first hero to be teased with a new skin as part of the collaboration.