Overwatch 2's highly anticipated Stadium mode is set to launch on April 22, 2025, following the release of a gameplay trailer that has sparked numerous player inquiries.

This new mode will feature three distinct game types: Clash, Control, and Push, played across nine maps that include both new and repurposed locations.

In Clash maps, teams must secure two points to win, while Control maps allow for faster progress, and Push maps require only half the distance to achieve victory compared to the standard mode.

At launch, players will have access to 17 out of 42 heroes, comprising 5 tanks, 6 damage dealers, and 6 support heroes, with a fixed team composition of 1 tank, 2 damage, and 2 support during matches.

The initial roster includes tank heroes like D.Va and Reinhardt, damage dealers such as Ashe and Genji, and support heroes including Ana and Mercy.

Players can enhance their gameplay through an armory that offers items and powers, purchasable with Stadium Cash before each round, categorized into three rarity levels: Common, Rare, and Epic.

Powers provide significant enhancements to heroes, allowing for unique passives and abilities, and can be equipped for free at designated rounds, with in-game suggestions available for newcomers.

Players can hold up to six items and have the option to sell them for full value if they need to trade them in.

The rank system in Stadium mode ranges from Rookie to Legend, with seasonal resets placing all players in the Rookie League and offering rewards like Epic skins for achieving higher ranks.

Starting with Season 16, players in the All-Star League will earn an exclusive All-Star Juno skin, with additional updates anticipated before the mode's official launch.