Blizzard has released Stadium, a new game mode now available in Overwatch 2.
The feature is considered the biggest update to the core gameplay since the franchise’s launch nine years ago. The mode offers a distinct experience focused on strategy, customization, and tactical variety in team-based matches.
New mechanics with item purchases and hero modifiers
In Stadium, two teams of five players face off in arena-style battles, structured as best-of-seven rounds. Between rounds, players can purchase items and upgrades in the Arsenal — a system that unlocks exclusive modifiers and even brand-new abilities for heroes.
The goal is to reshape match dynamics, allowing players to tailor characters to different playstyles and create new tactical approaches during each match.
Stadium arrives as part of Overwatch 2’s 16th Season, which also introduces the new hero Freja and additional gameplay experiences. Blizzard has confirmed that the new mode will receive regular seasonal updates, including new heroes, maps, modes, and gameplay modifiers.
Free-to-play and available on multiple platforms
“This is the biggest addition we’ve ever made to Overwatch’s core gameplay,” said Aaron Keller, game director. “If you’re thinking about returning to Overwatch or trying it for the first time, now is the time.”
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