Overwatch 2 Reveals Full Details for Upcoming Stadium Mode
Blizzard has revealed new details about *Overwatch 2*’s upcoming **Stadium** mode, launching April 22 as part of Season 16. The mode was first introduced during the February spotlight event and features a unique round-based format with hero upgrades and new objectives.
**Stadium Mode Overview:**
– **Two teams compete over up to seven rounds**
– Players visit the **Armory** between rounds to purchase up to six Items that enhance abilities, weapons, or stats
– **Powers**—major hero upgrades—are selected before the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th rounds (e.g., Moira’s Orb Multiball, Reinhardt’s Firestrike trail)
– Players start with **3500 Stadium Cash**, which can be earned or spent throughout the match
**Heroes & Maps at Launch:**
– **17 heroes available at launch**
– *Tanks*: D.Va, Junker Queen, Orisa, Reinhardt, Zarya
– *Damage*: Ashe, Cassidy, Genji, Mei, Reaper, Soldier: 76
– *Support*: Ana, Juno, Kiriko, Lucio, Mercy, Moira
– **9 maps**, including reworked versions and the all-new **Arena Victoriae**
**Additional Features:**
– **Third-person camera** with customizable UI
– **Stadium-specific Competitive ranking system**
– Players can earn **Competitive Points** to unlock Weapon Variants
– Reach **All-Star League** to earn the exclusive **All-Stars Juno Epic skin**
Blizzard is expected to reveal more as the Stadium launch date approaches. Fans can start preparing now for this new strategic twist in *Overwatch 2*.
