Summary
Overwatch 2’s Season 11, titled Super Mega Ultrawatch, is throwing down the gauntlet with a themed battle pass that mirrors its exciting name. Channeling the energy of classic Tokusatsu shows, this season casts players as heroes set up to confront the rising evil that isMythic Calamity Empress Ashe. However, beyond the battle pass, Blizzard has included many thrilling features, such as a new Push map and the return of the fan-favorite Pink Mercy skin.
Furthermore,Overwatch 2continues to inject freshness into the action with a recent balance patch, a plethora of new cosmetics, and thrilling Arcade modes such as the Community Crafted Mode and Summer Games. With an abundance of content to delve into and more on the way, there should be something captivating for every player. This guide encapsulates everything players should know about the hero shooter’s current season.
An In-Depth Look At Season 11 of Overwatch 2
Examining Super Mega Ultrawatch’s Battle Pass and Mythics
Reminiscent of franchises likePower RangersandUltraman,Super Mega Ultrawatch’s premium trackoffers 80 tiers of unlockable content. Free-to-play users can earn a total of 28 free rewards, including Credits, sprays, and skins, not including rewards beyond Tier 80. Players from Tiers 85 through 200 can also earn titles to equip, such as Sentai, Kaiju, Retro Hero, and Final Boss.
Additionally, since Mythics are no longer tied to the battle pass due to Season 10’s reworked Mythic system, Season 11’s Mythic Shop offers a choice between two different Mythics.Reinhardt’s Bound Demon Mythic Weapon Skin, the first weapon cosmetic of this rarity, is available for 50 Mythic Prisms. Meanwhile, the Mythic Calamity Empress Ashe skin totals 80 Mythic Prisms if players want all four levels of her customization options.
It is possible to acquire both of Season 11’s Mythics; however, for players who do not wish to purchase additional Mythic Prisms beyond those granted in the premium track of the battle pass, it is only feasible to obtain one.
Pink Mercy and The Rose Gold Bundle Directly Benefit Breast Cancer Research
In May 2018, Blizzard raised $12.7 million for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) through sales of the Pink Mercy skin. Over six years later,Pink Mercy returns inOverwatch 2’s eleventh season, along with a new Rose Gold variant. Blizzard’s social media posts indicate that Pink Mercy’s return is a celebration of the game. As such, with Pink Mercy and the Rose Gold bundle in the shop between June 25 through July 8, Blizzard has pledged that 100% of the sales, excluding platform fees and taxes, will be donated to BCRF.
The 2024 version of the Pink Mercy skin lacks the Pink and Ribbon icons that were part of the original. However, the Rose Gold bundle, priced at $19.99, includes a recolored Rose Gold Mercy icon reminiscent of the 2018 Pink icon. Additionally, the bundle features 11 different items, including weapon skins, name cards, player icons, and sprays. Similarly, during the promotional Twitch Drops from June 25 to June 30, players who watch for 3 hours canearn the Cute Rose Gold Mercy icon, designed byOverwatchstreamer and artist Dani Ellis.
Transformers Primed as Overwatch 2’s Next Crossover
Details about the upcoming crossover are still limited, butOverwatch 2Season 11’s official trailersuggests the arrival ofTransformersstarting July 9. While Blizzard hasn’t directly mentioned the franchise, the prominent Autobot logo at the end of the video is a strong indication. Based on previous collaborations, players can anticipate a range ofTransformers-themed cosmetics and the debut of three to five new skins in the game.
Overwatch 2’s New Map and Latest Rework Are Resolving Issues With Push
Akin to Venture’s launch on the first day of Season 10 in both Arcade and Ranked modes, Blizzard’s new Push map, Runasapi, made its debut on the first day of Season 11. Serving as the hometown of thePeruvian Support hero, Illari, this map serves as the fourth location for the Push game mode. Intriguingly, this is alsoOverwatch’s 45th map overall.
Not to be overlooked isColosseo’s long-awaited reworkthis season, which is noteworthy for addressing major pain points and enhancing the gameplay experience. Changes include the removal of glass walls in the long middle section, the addition of stairs to high ground, the introduction of additional covers such as pillars, and a slight adjustment of team spawns. At the forward spawn checkpoint, players will also notice a new large health pack.
Overwatch 2 Doubles Down on Fun With The Community Crafted and Summer Games Arcade Modes
Potentially inspired bySeason 10’s Mirrorwatch game mode, the Community Crafted Arcade event introduces creative variations toOverwatch 2’s character roster. For instance, Ana gains an Exo Boots passive, Zarya’s Projected Barrier boosts her allies' movement speed by 30%, and Reaper’s Wraith Form emulates Moira’s Fade ability. These modifications were crafted by prominentOverwatchcontent creators, including Emongg, TQQ, Custa, and Eskay.
Interestingly, since launching in 2016,Overwatch’s seasonal events have consistently been praised as among the best in the video game industry. The Summer Games festival, which also debuted in 2016, will celebrate its eighth annual iteration on July 9. While the event hasn’t been talked about much by Blizzard, fans should expect more sports-themed skins and fun game modes likeLucioball and Winston’s Beach Volleyballto return.
Season 11’s Highly-Anticipated Skins and Cosmetics
Scheduled to debut after the 2024 Summer Games, the highly anticipated Lifeguard bundle will be available starting July 30. This will include the Lifeguard Kiriko, Lifeweaver, and Roadhog skins. Notably,Lifeguard Mercy was purchasableat the beginning of the season in the Hero Gallery, while Junkrat and Lucio are part of the premium battle pass track. Similarly, the Legendary Ultrawatch skins for Genji, Reaper, Sojourn, and Wrecking Ball are available in the battle pass, while Cassidy and Ana’s skins will likely be part of a future shop update.
Regarding Twitch Drop cosmetics and skins, Season 11 has already offered a Letter on the Wind Kiriko spray, a Rose Gold Mercy icon, and an Epic skin. The Epic skin, Nihon Hanzo, was originally part ofOverwatch’s 2021 Summer Games, where it was one of eight free skins. Although it has been available for purchase in the shop over the years, this is the first time since 2021 that the skin can be obtained without spending money or Overwatch Coins.
Additional Twitch Drops will likely be offered throughout Season 11, though they have yet to be announced.
Moreover, a Legendary Sombra skin is being offered as a free reward to players who complete all four challenges of the Celebrating All Heroes event. This event runs from June 20 to July 9, allowing players tounlock Sombra’s Aztec skin, along with a name card and spray, by playing 48 games. As with previous events, victories count as double progress.
Kiriko and Soldier: 76’s Hero Mastery Courses Offer a Challenge to DPS and Support Players
Kiriko and Soldier: 76 have joined the roster of Hero Masterycourses this season, introducing new rewards such as weapon charms, souvenirs, and sprays in addition to up to 22,500 Battle Pass XP. These single-player simulations are tailored to each hero, offering timed obstacle courses that challenge the player’s skill. The courses typically involve enemy training bots, focus on movement techniques, and offer collectible Mastery Emblems. Achieving a higher score directly correlates to placement on the Hero Mastery leaderboards.
As of Season 11,Overwatch 2’s Hero Mastery coursesinclude the following characters:
Overwatch 2’s Current Patch Promotes Heroes with Utility
In anticipation of upcoming balance adjustments that aim to buff Reinhardt and Winston, the currentOverwatchmeta has undergone a significant shiftsince Season 10. Previously meta heroes like Kiriko, Cassidy, and Sojourn have seen targeted nerfs, leading to the rise of alternative compositions. Significantly, tanks such as Sigma and Wrecking Ball, alongside heroes like Ana, Baptiste, and Pharah, have emerged as strong contenders in the competitive scene.
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WHERE TO PLAY
Overwatch 2 is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 battlefield brawl. Power up your railgun and disrupt the battlefield as Sojourn, or yield your axe and command attention as Junker Queen. Battle to take control of a robot and move it toward the enemy base in the new Push Mode. Bring the fight to new destinations across the globe in iconic locations like New York, Rome, Monte Carlo and Rio. Daily challenges and frequent updates mean there is always something new to play.
