Overwatch 2 Season 6: battle pass, release date and time, new content, and more

In Overwatch 2 Season 6, players can look forward to the introduction of the new hero Illari, along with exciting new skins, game modes, and events available through the Season 6 Battle Pass.

Overwatch 2 fans are eagerly awaiting the start of Season 6, which is set to bring a host of exciting updates and balance changes to the game.

Game director Aaron Keller has hinted at the arrival of PvE Story Missions, two new maps for the permanent game mode called Flashpoint, and the addition of a new support hero. Moreover, hero balance changes are in the pipeline for nearly half of the game’s roster, promising to shake up the meta.

Below we have shared the details on all the new changes and elements coming in Overwatch 2 Season 6.

Overwatch 2 Season 6 Release Date and Time

The schedule and length of each of the Overwatch 2 seasons have all been disclosed by Blizzard. By developing strategies based on a clear indication of each season, players can get ready for the game.

The Overwatch 2 Season 6 release date is set for Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET/6 p.m. GMT. A New Support Hero, Flashpoint PvP Mode, Hero Mastery Mode, Story Missions: The Rise of Null Sector, and many other features will be made available to players in Season 6.

Overwatch 2 Season 6 Battle Pass Content

According to Blizzard’s seasonal roadmap, the Overwatch 2 Season 6 battle pass will include the following fresh and returning features:

• PvE Story Missions: The Rise of Null Sector
• Flashpoint PvP Mode
• Hero Mastery Mode
• A New Support Hero

PvE Story Missions

Players have been eagerly awaiting PvE Story Missions ever since Overwatch 2 was announced at BlizzCon 2019. Although it may not be exactly as promised, there’s still plenty to look forward to in the Invasion Story Missions.

The missions will take place in three different locations: Rio de Janeiro, Toronto, and Gothenburg. Each mission will feature a distinct map, offering players a fresh and immersive experience. Access to these missions will be available for $15, and the bundle will also include 1,000 OW coins and a new Legendary Sojourn skin. Additionally, players will receive a bonus co-op mission in an area of King’s Row known as the “Omnic Underworld.”

Flashpoint: A New Permanent Game Mode

Flashpoint will be the first permanent game mode added to Overwatch 2 since the release of Push last October. This mode functions similarly to Control Point but on a much larger scale. Teams will compete for a control point that unlocks shortly after the match begins. Once a team captures the point, the game won’t pause; instead, a new control point will unlock in a different location on the expansive maps.

The first team to win three control points will emerge victorious. To accommodate the multiple points on these maps, Blizzard has intentionally designed the Flashpoint maps, Suravasa (India), and New Junk City (Australia), to be massive in scale.

Hero Mastery missions

Hero Mastery missions are a brand-new feature in Overwatch 2 that are intended to help players become more comfortable with the diverse hero lineup.

Players will be challenged to demonstrate their abilities with each hero’s powers and weaponry in these single-player scenarios. Based on their performance, players will receive grades, win awards, and unlock new challenges.

Hero Mastery missions will be introduced in Overwatch 2 Season 6 for a few heroes, with more to be added in later updates. The goal of this game is to let players better understand their favorite characters and discover new hero combinations.

New Support Hero: Illari

Overwatch 2 Season 6 will bring a new support hero to the game, and Blizzard has been teasing players with snippets of information about the character. The hero is likely to hail from Peru, and her abilities are derived from the power of the sun.

Game director Aaron Keller hinted that the new hero might be slightly overpowered upon release, as a lesson learned from previous hero releases. This new support hero will be a welcome addition for players seeking more diversity in their support options.

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Overwatch 2 Season 6 Buffs and Nerfs

Keller has confirmed that hero balance changes are on the horizon for Overwatch 2 Season 6, affecting nearly half of the game’s roster of playable characters. While specific details are yet to be released, Keller mentioned several heroes that will receive nerfs or buffs on August 10th.

Here are some of the heroes mentioned:

• Cassidy
• Torbjörn
• Soldier: 76
• Orisa
• Lifeweaver
• Kiriko
• Mercy
• Ramattra
• Doomfist
• Sombra
• Bastion

Each hero will undergo specific adjustments to enhance gameplay and ensure a more balanced experience. For instance, Cassidy will receive a nerf to the range of her Magnetic Grenade, while Torbjörn will see buffs to his primary fire’s damage and fire rate. Meanwhile, Mercy’s damage boost will be reduced, and Sombra will receive “a few small changes” ahead of a more extensive rework in Season 7.

Overwatch 2 Season 6 Hero Balance Changes:

• With a max travel time reduction of 1.5 seconds, Cassidy’s Magnetic Grenade will receive a much-needed nerf to its range. He will gain health during this time and change to damage falloff.
• A damage and fire rate enhancement is being applied to Torbjörn’s primary fire. A weapon change boost will also be given to him.
• The mid-cycle season five buff for Soldier: 76 has been slightly reduced back. His Helix Rocket’s damage will be reduced, while his Ultimate’s cost will rise.
• The Fortify ability of Orisa gains a 125 health increase, while the primary fire damage falloff is “slightly extended.”
• Another buff is being given to Lifeweaver to add to his collection. This time, the over health he can grant with his Tree of Life Ultimate ability has been increased to up to 100. Additionally, the amount of healing from his Rejuvenating Dash has increased. Additionally, the squad is converting a portion of his health to shield regeneration.
• Changes to Kiriko’s Protection Suzu include a reduction in healing unless a bad effect is being cleansed. Then it will perform an additional burst healing. The Suzu’s knockback is also being eliminated.
• The damage bonus granted by Mercy is decreased from 30% to 25%.
• Sombra will undergo a far more extensive makeover in season seven, which Keller indicated will include the addition of a new ability, so the decision makes sense.
• Blocks from Ramattra and Doomfist will lessen stuck damage, and changes are being made to Bastion’s kit to “help him feel more fluid.”

In conclusion, Overwatch 2 Season 6 is shaping up to be a thrilling and game-changing update for players. With the introduction of PvE Story Missions, the new Flashpoint game mode, and the addition of a powerful new support hero, players have plenty to look forward to when the season starts on August 10th.

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