Overview

• Overwatch 2's Steam reviews have improved from 'Overwhelmingly Negative' to 'Mostly Negative,' with 'Recent Reviews' now rated as 'Mixed.'
• The Season 15 update added Hero Perks, a system allowing players to customize characters mid-match with new abilities, significantly altering gameplay dynamics.
• Blizzard reintroduced loot boxes, now earnable through gameplay rather than purchase, addressing player demand for more accessible cosmetics.
• The upcoming Stadium mode, a third-person game mode with strategic hero upgrades, has been showcased and is set to launch in Season 16.
• While some players remain skeptical, the updates have sparked renewed interest, with Overwatch 2's Twitch viewership peaking at its highest since 2023.