Here’s How Overwatch 2’s Stadium Mode Heroes, Powers, And Bounties Work

As a thrilled fan, I couldn’t help but share the latest in-depth breakdown Blizzard recently unveiled about the Stadium heroes in Overwatch 2 and how the new skill setup will function. Each playable character has received some adjustments to their kits, making them operate differently, even though the initial roster for Stadium is smaller than the original game’s.

In the debut of Overwatch 2’s stadium, you’ll find 17 diverse heroes – some familiar faces from original Overwatch and others making their entrance alongside Overwatch 2. For matches taking place in the stadium, these characters can all be controlled from a third-person perspective.

Tanks

  • Junker Queen
  • Reinhardt
  • Zarya
  • Orisa

Damage

  • Cassidy
  • Ashe
  • Mei
  • Genji
  • Reaper
  • Soldier 76

Support

  • Juno
  • Kiriko
  • Moira
  • Mercy
  • Ana
  • Lucio

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In a series of seven battles, groups composed of a tank, two support characters, and two damage dealers go head-to-head. Following each skirmish, you can upgrade your character using a variety of abilities, weapons, and equipment. The blog post and Overwatch 2 Stadium trailer from Blizzard provided several examples, such as Reinhardt unleashing molten strikes with his hammer, Kiriko creating copies of herself, and Moira firing three Biotic Orbs instead of one. The skill system allows players to select the augmentations they deem most effective, although Blizzard will also offer some build recommendations.

As a gamer, I find that enhancing my gaming experience comes at the cost of Stadium Cash, which Blizzard promises to reward based on my performance in every match. Fortunately, Stadium has some built-in features to help those who might be finding it tough. For one, abilities purchased during the first, third, and fifth rounds are gratis. Additionally, there’s a bounty system in place – a player from the opposing team who’s doing exceptionally well is marked, and if I manage to take them down, I receive extra Stadium Cash as a reward!

The release of the Overwatch 2 Stadium occurs alongside Season 16 and the introduction of a fresh damage hero named Freja. Initially, Freja won’t be accessible for play within the Stadium, but Blizzard has indicated that upcoming updates will expand the Stadium’s hero lineup to include more characters.

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2025-04-15 00:09