Overwatch 2 game director reveals major changes coming in 2025

As Overwatch 2 heads into 2025, the development team is actively listening to player feedback and planning a number of major changes to the game.

Recently, game director Aaron Keller detailed the upcoming adjustments in the latest issue of "Director's Take", including optimizations to the competitive ranking system, the addition of new weapon variants, and the possible introduction of new heroes.

Reviewing the difficulty of obtaining the championship rank of Overwatch 2 in 2024, Keller admitted that the difficulty exceeded expectations, making it difficult for many players to break through the high ranks. Therefore, the development team plans to make some adjustments to the ranking system in Season 15, which may lower the threshold for the championship rank or optimize the promotion mechanism.

Season 14 introduced a new hero, Hazard, a strategy that allows players to feel fresh every season. Although Keller did not explicitly mention whether a new hero will be introduced in Season 15, he revealed that the team is currently developing the latest hero with similar mobility to the character launched in 2024.

Combined with the previous update rhythm, Overwatch 2 may launch new heroes in Season 15 or later, adding a new dimension to the game. For players who like to operate skill-based heroes, this is undoubtedly exciting news.

In general, Overwatch 2 will see more game content optimization and balance adjustments in 2025. These changes are aimed at enhancing the player's gaming experience. The development team strives to listen to community feedback and optimize the game based on the different needs of players.