OVERWATCH 2 SEASON 18 PATCH NOTES - HERO CHANGES IN THE MAIN GAME
Overwatch 2 Retail Patch Notes – August 25, 2025
Season 18: Stadium Quick Play
Season 18: Stadium Quick Play reshapes the current with a PvP refresh, a massive Stadium
overhaul, and the debut of our newest Support hero—the rebellious aquatic, Wuyang.
Master the rhythm with a flow-powered kit, dive into the updated Stadium with new heroes
and Payload Race mode plus climb the ranks after our PvP System Refresh resets the
competitive playing field. Whether you're drafting comps, experimenting with Perks, or
flexing your skills in third person Lucio Ball, it's time to make a splash.
Event Updates
Summer Games 2025
Summer Games return with a slick new POV and a few extra tricks. Lucio Ball & Lucio Ball
Remix kick into third person for the first time and the high-flying Winston Volleyball has
returned for you to rally your squad on the court. Earn a new summer-colored skin for Lucio
and more seasonal rewards just by logging in and getting your reps. Spike, slide, and
score—Summer Games heat up from Sept 2–15!
Junkrat's Loot Hunt
It’s raining loot again (and probably shrapnel). From September 12 to September 15,
Junkrat’s Loot Hunt brings chaos back to the weekend with daily match challenges that
unlock up to 9 Loot Boxes. Play 2, 5, and 10 matches each day to hit your milestones and
stack the rewards. Wins count double, and all game modes apply. Progress resets at 11AM
PT—so jump in, cause a little mayhem, and claim what’s yours before it all goes up in
smoke.
General Updates
Hero Progression Updates
Hero Progression 2.0 rebuilds the system from the ground up with faster leveling, smoother
UI, and a permanent prestige system built to flex your grind. Earn animated Ascended
borders at milestone levels, unlock Loot Boxes at key breakpoints, and track long-term
growth with every Hero. If you’ve been putting in the hours, this is the system that finally
shows it off.