Overwatch 2’s mid-Season 15 update is now live, bringing a host of exciting changes and collaborations. This patch enhances the gameplay experience with buffs for numerous heroes, the launch of the second LE SSERAFIM collaboration, and a fresh Widowmaker weapon skin. Mark your calendars for March 21 when the Freja trial kicks off, followed by the GOATS meta event on March 25. With so much happening, fans are in for an action-packed few weeks.
Just a month ago, on February 18, Overwatch 2 delivered a substantial update introducing new elements like Perks, Loot Boxes, and a reset of competitive ranks. It was one of the game’s most significant updates, aligning with content teased at the recent Spotlight event.
Fast forward to now, Overwatch 2 is expanding upon those changes with an impressive mid-season patch. Major highlights include the second LE SSERAFIM collaboration featuring new skins for D.Va, Ashe, Mercy, Illari, and Juno, along with recolors from the 2023 event. Plus, players can tackle in-game challenges to snag the Fawksy James Junkrat skin if they missed it earlier. Starting March 21, fans can get to know Freja ahead of her official release in Season 16. Then, on March 25, the Overwatch: Classic event begins, giving players a taste of the famed September 2018 hero balance with the GOATS meta, featuring heroes like Moira, Brigitte, and Wrecking Ball.
Hero balance is a crucial part of this patch, with most heroes receiving beneficial buffs. Key improvements include Junker Queen, Roadhog, Brigitte, Genji, and Mei—heroes that now have more effective and viable Perks. Additionally, adjustments like Illari’s Solar Rifle now enduring less downtime between shots have been made to ensure smoother gameplay.
However, not all changes were positive. Bastion and Torbjorn faced some setbacks; Bastion’s Self-Repair now uses a resource meter, while Torbjorn’s turret suffered a dip in health and damage, although features tweaked to counterbalance these nerfs.
Fans of Widowmaker will be thrilled to find the Dame Chance Mythic skin in the Mythic Shop. This skin boasts evolving animations, personalized UI elements, and sound effects, perfect for players who love a touch of flair in their sniping.
Now, diving into the latest patch notes, the Overwatch 2 x LE SSERAFIM collaboration brings vibrant Legendary skins with unique touches like Ashe’s dynamite accented with RGB effects. Earn these and other cosmetics via in-game challenges.
As for the Overwatch 2 Classic event on March 25, you’ll have an opportunity to experience reshaped hands-on with the GOATS strategy—a pivotal period in competitive play recognized for its distinct team compositions and synergies between tanks and supports. The event sees the inclusion of heroes like Moira, Brigitte, and Wrecking Ball alongside maps such as Blizzard World, Rialto, and Busan, all tailored to the September 2018 hero balance.
For sniper enthusiasts, Dame Chance is hitting the shelves. This Mythic weapon gives Widowmaker an evolving rifle that responds aesthetically to your gameplay performance and comes with bespoke animations and a modified HUD, designed to elevate the sharpshooting experience.
In a broader scope of hero updates, tanks like Junker Queen see improvements with extended wound effects, while Ramattra benefits from a beefed-up barrier to cover more ground. In the damage category, adjustments such as Genji’s perk enhancements ensure perks blend better into his combat style, and Sombra’s improvements now emphasize her core skills rather than overhaul them.
Finally, the patch also provides a list of bug fixes addressing issues from card display errors to disconnects during replays, ensuring smoother gameplay going forward. With all this and more, Overwatch 2 continues to pivot and enhance its engaging play experience across the board.
