Get ready to power up! Overwatch 2 Season 17 goes live on June 24, and it’s stacked with cool content, features, and surprises. It doesn’t matter if you’re into ranked, casual chaos, or collecting skins, there’s something for everyone this time around.
You can watch the season trailer here:
Map Voting Is Here
For the first time ever, you’ll get to help choose the map in both Quick Play and Competitive. After roles are locked, you’ll see three maps and vote anonymously. The winner is picked via a roulette roll, so your vote boosts the odds. It’s a chill way to play where you want, without any pressure.
Three New Maps
Talking about maps, we also get three brand-new maps to discover and fight through:
- Aatlis (Flashpoint/Core) – A fast-paced Moroccan map full of gardens and resort vibes. Tight fights, clean rotations.
- Esperança (Stadium) – Classic Push map reimagined for Stadium’s round-based style. Get ready for new tactics.
- Samoa (Stadium) – Volcanic vibes and big vertical plays. Perfect for mobile comps and third-person brawls.
Two Mythics at Launch
Maps are not the only cool addition! As of right now, you will get two Mythic cosmetics drop on day one:
- Mythic Horang D.Va – Four levels of tiger-themed power, from sleek armor to glowing spiritual energy.
- Mythic Steel Death Reaper – Dark, deadly, and full of soul-fire. His shotguns evolve with haunting effects.
Both are unlocked through the Mythic Shop using Mythic Prisms, and you can earn up to 80 in the Premium Battle Pass.
D.Va’s Mythic Horang Hero Skin roars to life, “reflecting her strength and the spirit of the Siberian tiger. Across four evolving tiers, you get mythical VFX, thematic voice lines, and folklore-rooted customization options that honor the timeless tale of Sister Sun and Brother Moon“:
- Level 1: Tiger armor and a hat with sleek, fierce white styling.
- Level 2: Bun hairstyle with upgraded visuals in a cinnabar red colorway.
- Level 3: Flex braids and a wild tiger mask in a pink tinted colorway.
- Level 4: Hit full tiger mode with ambient spirit energy, glowing effects, and flourishes that radiate power.
On the other hand, Reaper gets brand-new shotguns! Reaper’s Mythic Steel Death Weapon Skin reflects the “merciless presence he brings to the battlefield; the sharp edges forged in soulfire and destruction echoing the cold inevitability of his wrath. With dark customizations and haunting details on two distinct weapons across four levels ferocity, these sinister shotguns don’t just kill, they send a message— whether by bullet or blade, Steel Death will bring your end“:
- Level 1: Brutal, sharp, soulfire-infused shotguns built for lethal precision.
- Level 2: Weapons flare with dark energy as you deal damage.
- Level 3: Intricate glowing details surround your shotguns.
- Level 4: Finish foes with haunting swirled shadows and sound effects that embody Reaper’s fury.
Stadium Gets Major Upgrades
Season 17 makes Stadium mode a true testing ground:
- New heroes (Zenyatta, Sigma, Junkrat)
- Two new maps (Esperança and Samoa)
- Stadium Forge – A new tool to create, save, and share builds
- Rank reset for a new start
- Custom Games and performance-based Drives to reward skill
Limited-Time Events
- Powered Up Event (June 24-30): Play 17 matches in Quick Play, Competitive, or Stadium to earn 4 Epic Loot Boxes, including 1 guaranteed Legendary.
- Hacks & Hijinx (July 15-28): 6v6 Control mode with wild match modifiers. Expect chaos, fun twists, and “did-that-just-happen” moments every round.
Battle Pass Breakdown
The Premium Battle Pass comes with:
- 8-bit skins for Reinhardt, Genji, Sombra
- Delinquent Cassidy, Professor Junkrat, Sakura Ana
- Legendary Loot Boxes, Credits, cosmetics, and Mythic Prisms
- The Ultimate Bundle adds:
- 20 Tier Skips
- 2000 Coins
- Two Legendary skins: Principal Widowmaker & Professor Sigma
Free players also get rewards like Coins, Credits, and Epic 8-bit skins for Orisa and Zenyatta.
Overwatch 2 Season 17 is all about variety, power, and control! Your maps, your mode, your mythics. It all kicks off June 24, so suit up and get ready to make this your best season yet!
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