Overwatch 2 has just revealed some major news for their 2025 roadmap, and this marks the return of some long-awaited features.
However, there are going to be some brand-new features, and the new game mode, Staidum, is certainly one of them.
Here's what we know about the new mode.
Overwatch 2 Stadium Game Mode: What We Know, Perks and More
Season 15 will mark the onset of some incredible features coming to Overwatch 2, and some of these include a brand new weapon cosmetic to replace the Jade one, as well as a brand new game mode.
This third person game mode is going to incorporate some new features, and it'll be a brand new way to play Overwatch.
Here's what Blizzard has had to say regarding the mode, which is currently slated to release in Season 16.
Launching in Season 16 in April, Stadium is the biggest game mode we’ve ever made. In fact, this is more than just a game mode, it is an entirely new way to experience Overwatch.
In Stadium’s best-of-7 system, you’ll earn in-game Stadium coins each round to unlock and customize abilities for your heroes. These powerful upgrades will be able to alter your survivability and damage while even completely revamping your hero’s abilities. Stadium is packed with transformative powers and strategic encounters that enhance the hero fantasy beyond anything we've released, focused on letting you play how you want.
Reinhardt flying through the air to charge behind the enemy line before unleashing a lava-spreading Firestrike. Soldier:76 buffing attack speed of allies standing within Biotic Field. A triple kunai throwing Kiriko that can teleport to enemies. Or a battle Mercy that not only can clear the battlefield of enemies, but has a shield to protect fallen allies while being resurrected. All of that (and more) are possible in Stadium!
Beyond amazing new abilities that come together in the ultimate Hero builds, Stadium also includes the option to choose how you play in either first-person or an entirely new third-person perspective. In third-person, you will be able to see more of the battlefield and the direct impact your upgraded abilities (and those of your teammates and enemies) have in action, such as the lava trail left behind your D.Va mech while you fly through a map.
To help you navigate all of these new features, Stadium offers a revamped user interface, intuitive icons, and incredible visual effects. You’ll be able to seamlessly review, buy, and sell your mods, as well as see the builds on the opposing team to maximize your strategy round to round.
There will be at least 14 core heroes when Stadium launches with Season 16. Over time, we’ll add more heroes, new maps, and modes, all while reviewing your feedback to help ensure the best evolution of Stadium. Stay tuned, as we will reveal more details over the coming months!
