
Major Overwatch 2 Spotlight Stream Reveals Game-Changing Perks System and New Heroes
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Overwatch 2 is introducing major gameplay changes and new content in upcoming seasons, fundamentally transforming how the hero shooter plays. Here are the key announcements from Blizzard's latest spotlight stream:
Perks System Coming in Season 15

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Players will unlock minor and major perks during matches that modify hero abilities. Minor perks offer cooldown reductions and passive effects, while major perks provide significant gameplay changes like Orisa's shield return and Torbjorn's wall-mounted turrets.
New "Stadium" Mode in Season 16

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This strategic 5v5 mode features:
- Buy phase for hero modifications
- Performance-based currency system
- Third-person view option
- 17 heroes at launch
- Best-of-seven round structure
New Heroes: Freja and Aqua

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Freja debuts in Season 16 as a high-skill damage dealer with:
- Rapid-fire crossbow
- Explosive bolts
- Aerial mobility
- Bolas ultimate ability
Aqua, a Chinese water-wielding hero, will follow later.
Major Game Updates
- Loot boxes return in Season 15 through battle pass and challenges
- Hero bans coming to Competitive in Season 16
- Map voting system planned for future seasons
- New Mythic skins for Zenyatta, Widowmaker, D.Va, Reaper, and Juno
Cosmetic Additions

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- New Galactic weapon variants
- Competitive weapon charms
- Rank-based rewards for Platinum+ players
Map Updates
- Reworked Flashpoint maps: Suravasa and New Junk City
- New locations: Atlantic Arcology and Tokyo (post-Season 19)
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