Overwatch 2 Introduces Perks System and Stadium Mode in Season 15 Update

Blizzard aims to revitalize Overwatch 2 with customizable hero perks and a new game mode launching February 18.

Season 15 of Overwatch 2 will debut a new perks system, allowing players to customize each hero with two minor and two major perks during matches.
The new Stadium mode offers a 5v5 experience where players build unique hero loadouts across seven rounds, locking into a single hero for the duration of the match.
Perks include significant gameplay changes, such as reintroducing old abilities like Bastion's self-repair or Orisa's shield, and adding new options like Moira's instant-healing orbs.
Blizzard developers emphasize that these updates are designed to bring flexibility and creativity back to gameplay while addressing player fatigue with the game's previous rigidity.
The update comes as Blizzard seeks to regain momentum in the live-service market, facing competition from games like Marvel Rivals and declining player engagement.