The most recent update for Overwatch 2 was released on May 15, 2025, and is a hotfix focused primarily on the new “Clash” game mode introduced in Season 10. It includes hero balancing, gameplay improvements, and economy tweaks specific to the Stadium mode.
🛠️ Patch Highlights – May 15, 2025 (Hotfix)
🎮 Clash Mode: Stadium Updates
- New Map – Cinderwatch:
A Mediterranean-themed map with tight choke points under a volcano, now available in Ranked and Quick Play Clash. - Armory Timer Adjustments:
- Round 1 & 3: Reduced from 100s → 75s
- Round 2: Reduced from 75s → 60s
- Bounty Cap Increase:
- Raised from 2,000 → 3,000 to allow more comeback potential.
🔧 Hero Balance Changes
Zarya (Tank)
- Economy:
- Cash income from damage/healing reduced by 12.5%
Cassidy (Damage)
- Economy:
- Cash income from damage/healing reduced by 12.5%
Ana (Support)
- Multiple ability tuning changes:
- Home Remedy (Power): Overhealth gain increased to 200%
- Dreamy (Power): Healing decreased to 80%, duration halved
- Venomous (Power): Damage increased to 50
- Quick Scope & I.V. Drip items: Buffed for survivability and utility
Reaper (Damage)
- Power tuning for:
- Revolving Ruin: Attack speed reduced, max stacks increased
- Wraith Renewal: Healing bug fixed
- Spirited to Slay: Cooldown exploit resolved
🧪 Gameplay System Updates
- Gadgets:
Now equipped for free at the start of each round. - Vote-to-Surrender Feature:
Teams can now surrender after Round 3. - Dedicated Pistol Slot:
Pistols now have a separate weapon slot.
🔜 Looking Ahead
Blizzard is expected to roll out more updates during Season 10, including further balance passes for Clash and updates to other game modes.
You can read the full patch notes here: Overwatch 2 Patch Notes (Official)
