As a dedicated Overwatch 2 gamer, I’m pumped about the fresh summer roadmap Blizzard has unveiled for our beloved Stadium mode! In his latest blog post, game director Aaron Keller dropped some exciting insights on what we can expect in Seasons 17, 18, and beyond. The update includes details about upcoming heroes, maps, and cool new features, even shedding light on the origins of Stadium itself. Can’t wait to dive in!
Currently, Stadium boasts a limited selection of heroes, but this is set to evolve. In the upcoming mid-season update for Season 16, a new Damage hero named Freja will be introduced. As we move into June and kick off Season 17, more characters are expected to join the roster.
This season will introduce characters such as Junkrat, Sigma, and Zenyatta, as well as two new maps: Esperança (which is a Push map), and Samoa (a Control map. Additionally, Stadium mode is set to offer fresh play styles and fun experiences this season.
- Unranked Crossplay
- Custom games
- New all-star rewards
- Example builds
- A way to save and share your own builds
It’s uncertain whether all these new features will debut simultaneously when Season 17 begins, or if they’ll be rolled out gradually throughout the season instead.
As a thrilled fan, I’m eagerly anticipating Season 18! I’ll be right there alongside Winston as he takes center stage. Joining him will be Sojourn and Brigitte. We’ve also got two fresh maps, Route 66 and London, to explore. The season will kick off with a new game mode called Payload Race, featuring not one, but two new maps, and an array of exciting new features. Can’t wait to dive in!
- Stadium Trials
- A teammate Endorsement system
Blizzard assures us that they will be introducing several new characters into the Stadium with each season, a mix of those already in Overwatch 2 as well as some fresh faces yet to be unveiled.
The roadmap doesn’t stop there. In Season 19 and later, fans can expect even more updates:
- A brand-new China map
- Draft Mode
- Consumables
- Item system changes
The popularity of Stadium mode in Overwatch 2 has soared sky-high! According to Blizzard, this mode is currently the most preferred among all, outpacing both Quick Play and Competitive modes. In just a week, players have already clocked in an impressive number of matches.
- Played 2.3 million matches
- Spent 7.8 million hours in the mode
- Bought 206 million items
- Spent 900 billion Stadium Cash
Lucio currently has the highest win rate but also the lowest pick rate — an interesting combo!
Aaron Keller additionally disclosed an intriguing tidbit: The stadium has been under construction even prior to the release of Overwatch 2, implying that it wasn’t fabricated as a response to Marvel Rivals, which debuted in December 2024.
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2025-05-02 10:44