Here’s the latest update on Overwatch 2 as of June 16, 2025:
🆕 Season 17: Powered Up! – Coming June 24
Season 17, titled “Powered Up!”, is set to launch on June 24, 2025. This season will introduce several hero balance changes and quality-of-life improvements:overwatch.fandom.com+1overwatch.blizzard.com+1overwatch.blizzard.com
- Bastion: To enhance his survivability, Bastion’s size will be reduced by 10%, making him a harder target for enemies. This change aims to improve his effectiveness without altering his gameplay significantly. pcgamer.com
- Junker Queen: Her Commanding Shout ability will be adjusted to prioritize ally Overhealth, making her a more viable offensive tank choice. overwatch.blizzard.com
- Pharah: Improvements to her Helix Shields will enhance their effectiveness.overwatch.fandom.com+8overwatch.blizzard.com+8overwatch.fandom.com+8
- Lifeweaver: Cleansing Grasp will receive quality-of-life improvements for better usability.overwatch.blizzard.com
These changes are part of Blizzard’s ongoing efforts to refine hero balance and gameplay experience.pcgamer.com+1overwatch.blizzard.com+1
🛠️ Recent Updates
- June 3, 2025 Patch: A bug fix patch was released, addressing minor issues such as the disappearance of the “Random from Favorites” option in the hero gallery and audio issues with Echo’s first-person sounds. overwatch.fandom.com
🏳️🌈 Pride 2025 Event – Ongoing
The Pride 2025 event is currently live, celebrating identity, community, and heroes. This event includes special in-game content and activities to honor and support the diverse Overwatch community.
