Overwatch 2 director Aaron Keller recently teased the future of the team-based hero shooter, claiming that big things are on the horizon. This is good news for Overwatch 2 fans looking forward to even more content following Season 16.

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Once Overwatch 2's Stadium Roster Grows, One Competitive Addition Could Make the Jump

Overwatch 2 recently made a significant comeback with Season 16, which includes Stadium, but there's more it could do with the game mode.

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In a recent interview with Emongg (spotted by Dexerto), Keller talked about the future of Overwatch 2. Looking beyond Season 16, the director claimed “monumental” things were in the pipeline. According to Keller, the development team has been listening to feedback and has used that as inspiration to come up with other exciting features. While he admitted Stadium and Perks were “big things for the game,” they did not mark the end of the goals for Overwatch 2. Despite not listing any specifics, Keller said the next few seasons held exciting updates. In addition, he said that “next year is going to be bonkers,” suggesting the development team has things planned out into 2026.

Overwatch 2 Director Talks About the Game's Future Plans

While it remains to be seen everything Blizzard has planned for the game, players already have some things to anticipate in future seasons. For example, the community learned during the Spotlight event earlier this year that the next hero coming to Overwatch 2 is called Aqua. Unfortunately, few details are known, but he is described as a "water wielder" Support hero.

In addition, Blizzard has provided a roadmap for Stadium in Overwatch 2. Among the highlights, the developer revealed that new hero Freja would become playable in the mode at the mid-Season 16 update. Furthermore, some of the content coming to Stadium in Seasons 17, 18, 19, and beyond was detailed, revealing more heroes and maps that will be added.

With Blizzard seemingly intent on continuing to support Stadium in the months ahead, it will be interesting to see what new content Keller and the rest of the team have planned to grow the game alongside it. As games like Marvel Rivals try to pull players away from Overwatch 2, new features could prove pivotal in keeping the player coming back.

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FPS
MOBA
Multiplayer
Systems
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Top Critic Avg: 77 /100 Critics Rec: 65%
Released
August 10, 2023
ESRB
Teen / Violence, Blood, Mild Language, Use of Tobacco, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items)
Developer(s)
Blizzard
Publisher(s)
Blizzard
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OVERWATCH®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future.

Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based hero shooter game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl featuring new heroes and maps, different ways to play, and unique cosmetics! Lead the charge, ambush your enemies, or aid your allies as one of Overwatch’s 40+ distinct heroes. Team up with friends, take them into battle across 25+ futuristic maps inspired by real-world locations, and master multiple unique game modes.

Reign of Talon - Season 1: Conquest
The Next Big Story Begins

The world shifts as 2026 begins a year-long narrative arc where Overwatch and Talon face off in the fight for the future, joined by five new Heroes at once. Step into the story and shape what comes next!

After ten years, Season 1 opens the first chapter of Overwatch's next big story, where your choices will put you right into the fight for the future!

For the first time, five new Heroes hit the roster together, bringing new playstyles, new dynamics, and new voices into the fray all at once. Jet Pack Cat, Anran, Domina, Emre, and Mizuki arrive just in time for Reign of Talon: Conquest, launching a year-long narrative where conflict takes center stage and you contribute to how it unfolds.

Choose where you stand as Overwatch and Talon collide in a faction-driven event with outcomes that will leave visible marks on the world and your legacy. Along the way, Competitive gets a refresh and Core gameplay evolves, changing how things feel across the board.

This season sets a fresh tone for how the Overwatch story is told and how you play it.

Engine
Proprietary Engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Full
Cross Save
yes
Franchise
Overwatch
Steam Deck Compatibility
Playable
Early Access Release
October 4, 2022
PC Release Date
August 10, 2023
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
August 10, 2023
PS5 Release Date
August 10, 2023
Nintendo Switch Release Date
August 10, 2023
Genre(s)
Shooter, FPS, MOBA, Multiplayer
OpenCritic Rating
Strong
How Long To Beat
35 hours
X|S Optimized
Yes