Blizzard has made a significant stride in enhancing Overwatch 2 with the recent update, unveiling the Hero Mastery mode. This brand-new game mode enables players to tackle challenges while embodying various heroes from the Overwatch roster. It’s a golden opportunity for players to delve deeper into the unique abilities of each hero in Overwatch 2 and, as the name suggests, become masters of their craft.
Initially, Hero Mastery mode was slated for release alongside Overwatch 2’s grand Season 6 launch. However, Blizzard encountered some hiccups along the way, causing a delay in the Hero Mastery mode’s release. Despite this setback, Season 6 has been far from lackluster. In fact, it has marked one of the most significant updates since the game’s initial early access launch in 2022. The update introduced the new Support hero, Ilari, along with the thrilling Flashpoint game mode, and unveiled the game’s inaugural PvE story missions.
For Overwatch 2 players seeking fresh, non-PvP content after immersing themselves in the story, the Hero Mastery mode now offers an engaging single-player experience complete with leaderboards. Players have three difficulty levels at their disposal for each hero, with the ultimate goal of achieving a five-star rating with every member of Overwatch 2’s diverse hero roster. While Mercy, Reinhardt, and Tracer are currently available at launch, Sojourn and Winston are set to join the fray later in the season.
Hero Mastery isn’t the only exciting prospect on the horizon for Overwatch 2 Season 6. Blizzard has also tantalized fans with a glimpse of what’s in store for the Overwatch 2 Anniversary celebration. Kicking off on September 19, Blizzard will resurrect beloved Overwatch 2 limited-time modes as part of the Anniversary event, including Battle for Olympus, Catch-A-Mari, Starwatch, and Mischief and Magic. Additionally, players can expect the return of legendary skins in the shop, obtainable with Overwatch Credits earned through special Anniversary challenges.
Following the conclusion of the Overwatch 2 Anniversary event, fans won’t have to wait long for the next seasonal extravaganza. Unless Blizzard decides to skip it this year, the Halloween Terror seasonal event should make a spine-tingling return in October. Drawing from previous years, players can anticipate a fresh batch of Halloween-themed skins and the resurrection of fan-favorite Halloween game modes, such as Junkenstein’s Revenge. While surprises may await this year’s Halloween event, Overwatch 2 enthusiasts will need to exercise patience and keep their eyes peeled for more details. In the meantime, they can dive into the latest game update and mark their calendars for the commencement of the Anniversary event on September 19.
Overwatch 2 is now available for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
