Overwatch 2 January 2025 Patch Brings Exciting Updates
BLIZZARD has rolled out the January 21, 2025, Overwatch 2 patch, packed with seasonal events, gameplay experiments, hero updates, and bug fixes. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest changes.
Gameplay Updates
Year of the Snake Seasonal Event
Overwatch 2 Year of the Snake event (Image Source: BLIZZARD)Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Year of the Snake event! Returning game modes, including Mischief & Magic, Bounty Hunter, and Capture the Flag.
Complete event-specific challenges to earn exclusive rewards like vibrant Lunar New Year-themed cosmetics.
Valentine’s Day 2025
Overwatch 2 Valentine's Day 2025 event (Image Source: BLIZZARD)From February 4 to February 18, step into a Cupid Hanzo-themed showdown in the Love of Geometry mode. This 4v4 Deathmatch brings back Hanzo’s original Scatter Arrow ability, ensuring there’s no safe corner for your enemies.
6v6 Experimental Mode: Minimum 1, Maximum 3
The nostalgia is real with the return of a 6v6 format! In this experimental mode, each team must include at least one hero from each role but no more than three from any role.
- Hero Selection: First-come, first-serve.
- Role Switching: Players can swap roles at spawn.
- Availability: Play from January 21st to February 3rd in Unranked.
Feedback from this experiment could influence future gameplay dynamics.
Overwatch Classic - Moth Meta
Relive the chaotic Moth Meta era, where Mercy's Resurrects redefine team fights. Classic heroes like Doomfist, Sombra, and Orisa, alongside iconic maps such as Eichenwalde and Junkertown, bring back the thrill of 2017 gameplay.
This mode uses hero balances from September 2017.
New Mythic Weapon: Ashe’s Lead Rose
Ashe Mythic Lead Rose (Image Source: BLIZZARD)Introducing Ashe’s Lead Rose, a Mythic Weapon with progressive customization:
- Level 1: Base weapon.
- Level 2: Reactive visuals and Mythic HUD.
- Level 3: Stylish flourish—throw a taunting rose at opponents.
- Level 4: Rose petal explosion elimination effects.
Complete the challenges and watch Ashe blossom as you earn eliminations.
Competitive Updates
- Competitive Drives
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- From February 11 to February 16, compete in Competitive Drive Stages to earn up to 6,000 Competitive Points, enough to unlock two Jade or Golden Weapon Variants.
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- Rewards Transition
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- Season 14 marks the final opportunity to redeem Competitive Points for Jade Weapon Variants. Starting Season 15, all remaining points will convert to Legacy Competitive Points, usable only for Golden Weapon Variants.
Hero Updates
The following changes apply to standard game modes only.
Tank Updates
- Ramattra: Armor increased from 75 → 100.
- Winston:
- Tesla Cannon ammo increased from 100 → 120.
- Secondary fire damage increased from 50 → 60.
- Primal Rage ultimate cost increased by 12%.
- Hazard: Violent Leap cooldown increased from 5 → 6 seconds.
Damage Updates
- Echo: Focusing Beam DPS on targets above 50% HP increased from 50 → 75.
- Tracer: Pulse Pistol spread reduced by 15%.
Support Updates
- Ana: Biotic Grenade damage and healing reduced from 90 → 75.
- Illari: Solar Rifle secondary fire resource capacity increased from 3 → 3.5 seconds.
- Juno:
- Orbital Ray duration reduced from 10 → 8 seconds.
- Damage amplification reduced from 35% → 30%.
Bug Fixes
Blizzard addressed several bugs, including:
- Fixed an issue where turrets could be placed inside cars on Circuit Royal.
- Resolved Zenyatta’s T-Pose bug with the Retro Hero emote.
- Addressed Hazard’s Jagged Wall interaction issues with player-made objects.
You can read the complete patch notes HERE.
The January 2025 patch delivers a perfect mix of nostalgia, fresh content, and impactful hero adjustments. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, there’s something for everyone in this update.
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