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A new season of Overwatch 2 means new rewards and even more ways to play. From Map Voting to Showdown innovations, plus the first-ever release featuring two Mythic items in history—not to mention new maps, limited-time events, and a stacked Battle Pass. Season 17 is all about leveling up your game. Let’s go!
Showdown Report
Overwatch 2’s round-based PvP mode, Showdown, will begin evolving through multiple updates. Zenyatta, Sigma, and Junkrat are joining the fight, alongside two new dedicated maps: Esperança and Samoa. Strategic depth increases through expanded tactical tools and the debut of Showdown Workshop—a create/save/share system for testing and refining team compositions like a pro, including Hero-specific templates at match start and conclusion.
Season 17 also introduces Showdown’s first rank reset, giving everyone a fresh start to prove their skills. With Momentum to reward consistent performance, Custom Games to create your own rules, and new Grandmaster rewards, Showdown becomes a true proving ground for sharpening abilities.
Be sure to read our Weekly Recaps and Director’s Takes for details on these features and Showdown’s ongoing evolution!
Map Voting: Choose the Map, Set the Match
Map Voting launches straight into Quick Play and Competitive, letting you set the match before it begins by deciding where the action unfolds. After role queue locks, you’ll get three randomized map options to choose. Each vote grants a +10% chance for that map, with the winner selected via roulette-style roll.
To keep things lighthearted, team chat, name cards, and individual votes stay hidden. No pressure—just more chances to play preferred maps. Leaver penalties kick in once voting starts, so stick it out and make your vote count.
Your match, your map. Take the fight where you want.
New Maps, New Places to Play
We’re deploying three new maps to master, each with its own unique energy.
In core gameplay, welcome Aatlis—a vibrant Flashpoint map showcasing Morocco’s beauty and culture. From lush gardens to refined resort spaces, this map is built for intense combat, clean rotations, and fast pacing.
In Showdown, Esperança’s streets return in round-based format featuring new elevation layers and round-changing tactics. Imagine a Push map adapted for Showdown’s unique flow—designed to keep you constantly adapting.
Finally, lava meets machinery at Samoa’s volcanic Control Point, arriving in Showdown. Expect open arenas, high-octane vertical chaos, and perfect space for high-mobility comps. Whether you love third-person brawls or creative high-ground plays, this is your map.
Whether climbing Competitive ranks or chasing highlight-worthy moments, these maps will revolutionize your season. Your next favorite battleground is just one match away!
Two Mythics in One Launch
For the first time, two Mythic items will be available at launch, offering more flexibility and swagger.
The D.Va Horang Hero Mythic Skin comes alive, reflecting her strength while channeling the Siberian tiger’s spirit. With four evolution tiers, this skin combines Mythic VFX, themed voice lines, and customization options based on the timeless tale of Sister Sun and Brother Moon. Mythic Horang D.Va is fierce, elegant, and fully customizable. This tiger has claws!
- Tier 1: Tiger-styled armor and elegant white hood with fierce accents.
- Tier 2: Upgraded visuals with fiery vermilion hues and a bun hairstyle.
- Tier 3: Braids and savage tiger mask in pinkish tones.
- Tier 4: Unleash full-tiger mode with spiritual energy, glow effects, and power-radiating details.
Two guns, one terrible outcome for enemies. Debuting at season launch for the first time, the Reaper’s Death Metal Weapon Mythic Skin reflects the Reaper’s merciless battlefield presence. Its soulfire-forged edges embody cold destruction, echoing his chilling inevitability. With grim customization across four ferocity tiers on dual weapons, these hellish shotguns don’t just kill—they send a message: bullet or blade, Death Metal brings your end.
- Tier 1: Brutal sharpened shotguns infused with soulfire for lethal precision.
- Tier 2: Weapons glow with dark energy when dealing damage.
- Tier 3: Intricate glow details wrap around your shotguns.
- Tier 4: Eliminate enemies with chilling shadow swirls and sound effects embodying Reaper’s fury.
From folklore to fear itself, both Mythics launch simultaneously on day one via the Mythic Shop, fully unlockable with 80 Mythic Prisms.
Battle Passes: Legendary Style, Premium Power
Season 17’s Premium Battle Pass is loaded with variety and swagger.
You’ll unlock: 8-bit Reinhardt, Genji, and Sombra; Cole Cassidy Delinquent; and Junkrat Fawkes Academy Professor skins. Also included are Sakura Ana, two Legendary Loot Boxes, 500 Credits, assorted cosmetics (Emotes, Souvenirs, Charms, Name Cards, Voice Lines), and up to 80 Mythic Prisms to claim the Mythic Horang D.Va skin, Reaper’s Death Metal Mythic Weapon, or other Mythic content.
For the ultimate boost, the Ultimate Battle Pass Bundle includes all Premium rewards plus: 20 Tier Skips, 2,000 Overwatch Coins, and two bonus Legendary skins: Director Lacroix Widowmaker and Professor Kuiper Sigma.
Play free to earn: one Legendary Loot Box, 600 Coins, 1,500 Credits, and 8-bit Epic Orisa and Zenyatta skins.
Maximum Charge Event
Season 17 launches with a reward warm-up: the Maximum Charge Event from June 24–30! Complete 17 matches across Quick Play, Competitive, or Showdown to earn 4 Epic Loot Boxes—with a guaranteed Legendary item in the final box. Progress counts in Quick Play, Competitive, and Showdown, but not in Custom Games, Hero Mastery, or vs. AI modes.
It’s a simple way to kick off the season strong. Play how you want and earn some shine. The only catch? When it ends, it’s gone. So don’t wait!
Hacks and Hijinks
When 8-bit Sombra hacks the game, nothing’s safe!
From July 15–28, dive into Hacks and Hijinks—a limited-time 6v6 mode with per-round match modifiers. Experience low-gravity floating, health packs charging your Ultimate, or entirely new mechanics that bend rules brilliantly. Each round demands fresh strategies and quick thinking. If you crave chaotic fun, remixed gameplay, and “what just happened?!” moments, this is it.
Hacks and Hijinks runs exclusively on Control maps for focused experimentation without pressure. No meta here—just mayhem. Adapt quick and scramble!
Whether leveling up in Showdown, voting for your favorite map, or unlocking Mythics like there’s no tomorrow—Season 17 launches June 24 with Maximum Charge!
