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Overwatch 2’s Season 16 Midseason Update Introduces Major Changes and Street Fighter 6 Crossover

Blizzard's latest patch revives 6v6 gameplay, adds new hero Freja, launches Street Fighter-themed cosmetics, and refines balance and reporting tools.

A screenshot featuring the Overwatch 2 Street Fighter collab skins.

Overview

  • The May 20 midseason update brings back the October 2020 Overwatch Classic 6v6 mode with original balance changes and role queue systems.
  • A collaboration with Street Fighter 6 introduces eight themed skins, emotes, and cosmetics inspired by iconic moves and matchups.
  • Hero balance adjustments include buffs to Reinhardt’s Fire Strike speed and nerfs to Freja’s Quick Dash cooldown, among other tweaks across the roster.
  • Blizzard debuts the Instant Reporting Feedback tool, notifying players immediately when a reported user has already been actioned.
  • Bug fixes address issues across gameplay, hero abilities, and the Stadium mode, improving overall quality of life for players.