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New hero Freyja pre-release, Overwatch 2 Season 15 mid-season launch
Provided by - Blizzard Entertainment
Following the successful start of Season 15, which featured a wealth of attractive new content, Blizzard Entertainment's team-based shooter Overwatch 2 applied a mid-season update today (19th). Today's mid-season update is packed with must-see new content, highly anticipated cosmetic items, and exciting events.
■ New LE SSERAFIM collaboration returns with a new beat, starting today!
Following the first collaboration in 2023, the Overwatch 2 x LE SSERAFIM collaboration is back with a completely new look. This second collaboration, which Overwatch 2 and LE SSERAFIM fans won't want to miss, features five new Legendary skins with vibrant colors and striking details, and the skins that were loved during the first collaboration are back with bolder colors. More details on the second LE SSERAFIM collaboration can be found on the Overwatch 2 official website blog.
■ New hero Freya available for early access this weekend before official release
The new hero Freya, who will be joining Overwatch 2, is ready for battle from March 22nd to March 24th this weekend (Korean time), and can be experienced in advance before the official release.
Freya is a dangerous tracker and hunter who never misses her prey, and is an attack hero with unstoppable skills. Once Overwatch's elite search and rescue agent, Freya has become a ruthless bounty hunter, demonstrating deadly accuracy and mobility on the battlefield, making her the perfect hero for players who are good at precise aiming and positioning. Before Freya officially debuts in Season 16, this weekend is an opportunity to master her skills before anyone else, develop new strategies, and get a sneak peek at new major threats.
■ Perks and possibilities of 6v6 mode
The 6v6 Open Queue mode returns with the Season 15 mid-season update! From March 19th to April 21st, playing this modernly upgraded 6v6 mode adds a new strategic element with the 'perks' introduced in Season 15 and a limit of 2 tank heroes applied to all matches. The 6v6 Open Queue mode temporarily replaces the 5v5 Open Queue mode in both Competitive and Quick Play, allowing you to enjoy battles in a fresh way.
■ Cold-blooded masterpiece, Widowmaker Mythic Skin
Widowmaker's Fortune Goddess Rifle, introduced this season, boasts elegance, sophistication, and ultimate lethality. From the shimmering crystal core that reacts to the player's performance, to the evolving cosmetic elements, exclusive animations, and dynamic Mythic HUD, it's truly a rifle for the best sniper to show off their skills, and the weapon evolves each time you eliminate an opponent or achieve a thrilling victory, showing off four stages of deadly beauty. The Mythic Fortune Goddess Widowmaker weapon skin, which reflects Widowmaker's cold and calculated appearance, will be released today, March 19th.
■ The return of GOATS, which marked a milestone in Overwatch history
The infamous era that marked a milestone in Overwatch history returns with Overwatch Classic: GOATS. This iconic meta, which defined an era of competitive play, proved that three tank heroes, three support heroes, and perfectly timed skills were the ultimate formula for victory. Complete special in-game challenges prepared to celebrate the return of the GOATS meta, an era when strategy was at its peak in Overwatch and teamwork and perfect coordinated attacks were everything, to earn exclusive GOATS-themed rewards. The GOATS event runs from March 26th to April 7th, so gather your team and start brawling.
■ Normalwatch, where everything is completely normal
The Normalwatch event is themed around a completely absurd Overwatch 2, showcasing hilarious gameplay variations, absurd mechanics, and ridiculous hero changes. Focusing on absurd fun, Normalwatch runs from April 2nd to April 14th, offering the ultimate in ridiculousness, rewards such as the Rainy Day Duck Orisa skin, and the funniest moments of the year.
■ Dominate the Drive!
Competitive Drive returns from April 16th to April 21st with new rewards and even greater risks for players craving competition. Win matches, secure progress with checkpoints, and earn Season 15 signatures as a sign of victory.
More information on the Overwatch 2 Season 15 mid-season update can be found on the blog.
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2025-03-19