Overwatch 2 Unveils March 2025 Update

Overwatch 2 has just launched its mid-Season 15 update, delivering a host of exciting content for fans to dive into. Among the highlights of this patch are buffs for numerous heroes, a continuation of the collaboration with LE SSERAFIM, and a brand-new weapon skin for Widowmaker. Plus, there’s plenty more to keep players engaged, with the Freja trial kicking off on March 21 and the GOATS meta event following closely on March 25. It’s shaping up to be a thrilling few weeks for Overwatch 2 enthusiasts!

Last month, on February 18, Overwatch 2 dropped a huge Season 15 update that shook up the game with significant changes including Perks, Loot Boxes, and a competitive rank reset. This marked a pivotal moment as it was the first update to incorporate content revealed at the recent Overwatch 2 Spotlight event.

Fast forward to today, and the mid-season patch has added even more flair. The second LE SSERAFIM collaboration brings fresh skins for heroes like D.Va, Ashe, Mercy, Illari, and Juno, plus some recolored versions from the previous event. Players who missed out on the Fawksy James Junkrat skin have another shot at it through in-game challenges. And that’s not all! From March 21, players can get an early look at Freja ahead of her Season 16 debut, while the beloved 2018 GOATS meta is returning with the Overwatch: Classic event on March 25, featuring the era’s iconic balance changes.

Naturally, no update would be complete without addressing hero balance, and this patch is no exception. A significant number of heroes are receiving boosts to their abilities this time around. Junker Queen, Roadhog, Brigitte, Genji, and Mei have had improvements to help them become more compelling choices in matches. Notably, Illari’s Solar Rifle also sees a change, where using Quick Melee no longer pauses the rifle’s recharge.

Though many heroes are benefiting from buffs, a couple haven’t been as fortunate. Bastion and Torbjorn face a setback, with Bastion’s once-dominant Self-Repair now governed by a resource meter, and Torbjorn’s Turret encountering a decrease in its health and damage, though some lost power is regained through the Craftsman Minor Perk.

Beyond hero adjustments, Widowmaker fans have something special to look forward to. The Mythic Shop is now offering the Dame Chance weapon skin, complete with evolving animations, sound effects, and a unique flourish where Widowmaker twirls her Grappling Hook—perfect for players keen on showcasing their precision.

Overwatch 2 Mid-Season 15 Patch Notes – March 18, 2025

Overwatch 2 X LE SSERAFIM

The collaboration between Overwatch 2 and LE SSERAFIM makes its return, bringing in a fresh wave of energy and style onto the battlefield. Five new Legendary skins are up for grabs, sporting vibrant designs and effects, like Ashe’s dynamite lighting up with RGB colors. Complete challenges in-game and you could snag exclusive cosmetics, including the coveted Legendary Fawksy James Junkrat skin.

Overwatch 2 Classic – GOATS

Take a trip down memory lane with Overwatch Classic: GOATS, a mode that celebrates teamwork, resilience, and strategic play. This legendary meta reshaped competitive play with its innovative approach of deploying three tanks, three supports, and precise coordination. Whether you’re a nostalgic veteran or a curious newcomer, this event starting on March 25 gives you a chance to relive a crucial part of Overwatch’s competitive past.

New heroes like Moira, Brigitte, and Wrecking Ball join the fray, with maps including Blizzard World, Rialto, and Busan. Hero balance reflects the September 2018 patch, offering a throwback to the strategic depths of that era.

New Mythic Weapon – Widowmaker’s Dame Chance

Gifted by Talon’s prime benefactor, the Dame Chance is a marvel of elegance and deadly precision. With a radiant crystalline center that responds to your performance, adjustable customization, and exclusive animations, it’s the ultimate choice for sharpshooters. Show off your headshot prowess with the stunning Dame Chance skin for Widowmaker.

Hero Updates

TANKS

Junker Queen

• Deep Wounds: Duration of wounds extended, allowing Junker Queen to maintain them on targeted foes for longer.

Ramattra

• Prolonged Barrier: Enlarges the Void Barrier by 25%, enhancing area control and shielding.

Reinhardt

• Crusader’s Resolve: Boosted passive regeneration rate from 50% to 75%.
• Shield Slam: Cooldown reduced to 6 seconds, improving usability.

Roadhog

• Hog Toss: Now increases Pig Pen damage by 25%, adding more flexibility in combat scenarios.

Winston

• Short Circuit: Enhanced damage against deployable items from 30% to 50%, focusing on strategic engagement with enemy setups.

Wrecking Ball

• Transfer Efficiency: Greater shield value for allies, with cost reduction increased to 50%.

DAMAGE

Bastion

• Self-Repair: Introduced a resource system to balance Bastion’s repair capabilities within matches.

Cassidy

• Past Noon: Increased ultimate charge refund from 30% to 40%, aiming to elevate strategic use of High Noon.

Genji

• Acrobatics: Double jump resets when wall climbing now.
• Meditation: Healing increased to 35 health per second for better sustainability.
• Blade Twisting: Extended bonus damage opportunity post-elimination and altered damage timeframe.

Mei

• Permafrost: Removed Ice Wall cooldown increase, ensuring no negative impact during its use.

Pharah

• Helix Shields: Enhanced converted shields from 75 to 125, bolstering self-reliance during combats.

Reaper

• Dire Triggers: Faster recovery time to seamlessly integrate primary fire shots with abilities.

Soldier: 76

• Stim Pack: Reduced cast time improves tactility during firefights, now cleansing anti-heal effects.

Sombra

• Stack Overflow: Range penalty diminished to 15%.
• White Hat: Hack resilience against interruption reinforced during ally healing.

Torbjörn

• Deploy Turret: Lowered base health and damage, reallocating power to Craftsman perk, which boosts health back to former levels.

Tracer

• Quantum Entanglement: Extended overhealth duration enhances the leverage gained from recalling.

SUPPORT

Baptiste

• Automated Healing: Increased healing per shot to improve ultimate perk impact.
• Assault Burst: Enhanced attack speed supports overall effectiveness in engagements.

Brigitte

• Barrier Restoration: Movement speed boost post-Shield Bash provides strategic mobility options.

Iliari

• Solar Rifle: Weapon recharge no longer affected by Quick Melee, allowing smoother combat integration.
• Summer Solstice: Added attack speed boost for increased ultimate efficacy.

Juno

• Re-boots: Boosted mobility benefits, allowing longer hover time and jump resets.

Lifeweaver

• Superbloom: Adjustments to damage and hit requirements for consistent perk triggering.
• Lifeweaving: Healing Blossom bonus increased to heighten support effectiveness.

Mercy

• Flash Heal: Shortened cast time for rapid responses in critical situations.

Bug Fixes

General

• Solved issues with Maximilien’s Vault cards, Overwatch League shop, replay system disconnects, loot box display, spawn button malfunctions, and hero gallery inaccuracies.

Orisa

• Corrected past oversight on Orisa’s overhealth restoration with the Bulwark perk.

Overwatch 2 continues to provide an ever-evolving landscape of strategic gameplay and engaging content. With this mid-Season 15 update, players have more reasons than ever to dive into the action and explore the many nuances of the game!