Overwatch 2's stadium lays out its strategic vision for the subsequent three seasons, promising fresh heroes, maps, and personalized games ahead.
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The Stadium mode in Overwatch 2 is more than just a playstyle, it's practically an entirely new game - so crank up the excitement, 'cause it needs its very own roadmap! Developers have got their eyes peeled on the next three seasons, synchronizing them with the usual seasonal updates.
- Season 17: Two new maps, Esperanca and Samoa, will enter the battlefield, along with crossplay capabilities, custom games, and saveable and shareable builds. The maps are revamped renditions of Overwatch 2 maps, made to accommodate Stadium's quick-paced matches, leading to smaller maps and closer starting positions to the objectives.
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New heroes Sigma, Junkrat, and Zenyatta will make their debut in the next season. Wielding fearsome abilities, these heroes promise to be formidable opponents in Stadium mode. The parade of newcomers won't end there, with Winston, Sojourn, and Brigitte joining the rank, accompanied by Route 66, London maps, another new game mode, payload race, and fresh all-star rewards in Season 18. Season 19 will see a few more heroes and China map, consumables, and item upgrades.
Seems like Stadium mode has got a packed summer ahead, nothing surprising since it's rapidly climbed the ranks to become one of Overwatch 2's main attractions. Competing with Quick Play and Competitive, Stadium has left its mark on the community, its unique gameplay and long-awaited features giving hope that Overwatch 2 is indeed heading in the right direction.
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- In the upcoming season, Overwatch 2's Stadium mode promises an exciting international race with the introduction of new maps, heroes, game modes, and rewards, starting from Season 17.
- The roadmap for Stadium mode is being carefully planned, focusing on the next three seasons, each packed with new content to keep players engaged.
- Season 17 will bring two remastered maps, Esperanca and Samoa, along with crossplay capabilities, custom games, and shareable builds, setting the stage for quick-paced matches.
- New heroes like Sigma, Junkrat, and Zenyatta, as well as map additions like Route 66 and London, will debut in Season 18, along with a new game mode - payload race.
- Season 19 will introduce more heroes, the China map, consumables, and item upgrades, ensuring a thrilling end to the summer for Overwatch 2 players.
- Stadium mode, with its unique gameplay, has quickly become one of the main attractions in Overwatch 2, holding its own alongside Quick Play and Competitive modes, showcasing a promising future for the game.
