{"id":409,"date":"2025-06-17T17:28:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T17:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/?p=409"},"modified":"2025-06-25T15:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:30:00","slug":"overwatch-2-season-17-official-trailer-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/17\/overwatch-2-season-17-official-trailer-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"Overwatch 2 Season 17 official trailer revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Overwatch 2 Season 17 8-bit skins Sombra, genji, and Reinhardt\" class=\"wp-image-190235 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-180941-large.png\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4be2fb\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p><strong>Overwatch 2<\/strong> has released the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7p5K_d1qgfQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official trailer for Season 17<\/a>, Powered Up, which introduces an 8-bit arcade fighting theme to the hero shooter.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4beaab\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>From Stadium updates and new limited-time modes to map bans and reworks, here are the biggest esports-related headlines from Blizzard Entertainment&#8217;s latest Overwatch 2 update.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"keep-reading \" id=\"kr-685c15d4bfce3\">\n<div class=\"heading section__title \"><span>Keep Reading<\/span><\/div>\n<ul class=\"d-flex flex-column\">\n<li id=\"post-188945\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/06\/overwatch-launches-owl-dps-unvault-bundle\">Overwatch launches OWL DPS Unvault bundle<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"post-188462\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/06\/overwatch-2-stadium-asia-streamer-showdown-announced\">Overwatch 2 Stadium Asia Streamer Showdown announced<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"post-186866\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/06\/will-overwatch-2s-rumoured-7v7-be-good-for-esports\">Will Overwatch 2&#8217;s rumoured 7v7 be good for esports?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-685c15d4c0e0e\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"overwatch_season_17_stadium_update-2\">Overwatch Season 17 Stadium Update<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Overwatch 2 Season 17 Stadium update Junkrat, Sigma and Zenyatta\" class=\"wp-image-190234 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/I63KVWJLS6BL1750172193986-large.webp\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4c169e\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Overwatch 2 Season 17 introduces three new heroes to the smash hit mode Stadium, one from each role. The new characters, Junkrat, Sigma and Zenyatta, were introduced in the <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/05\/overwatch-2-stadium-roadmap-following-successful-launch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stadium roadmap<\/a> published back in May.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4c1da9\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Not much has been revealed regarding their items and powers in the armoury, but the trailer did give a glimpse at what fans can expect. Sigma in particular was seen with Hyperspheres and his experimental Barrier orbiting around him. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4c2533\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Meanwhile, Zenyatta was spotted with an Orb of Harmony above his own head as a potential self-heal. Finally, Junkrat spawned out of an explosive RIP-Tire, dropping a cluster of bombs from above, theoretically created by his Concussion Mine.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4c2c68\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>They are releasing alongside two new Stadium maps, Esperan\u00e7a and Samoa, with reworks to its design to better suit the round-based format. Finally, there is the new Stadium Forge tool that lets players create, save, and share builds online.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-685c15d4c33e4\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"season_17_brings_map_voting_and_new_maps-2\">Season 17 Brings Map Voting and New Maps<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Overwatch 2 Season 17 map vote in game screen\" class=\"wp-image-190233 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0ZIYPCJYB4AZ1749687541199-large.avif\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4c3c6c\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Season 17 also introduces map voting, where members of your team can vote for one of three choices, with both map and mode on full display. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4c4382\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/overwatch.blizzard.com\/en-us\/news\/24206339\/get-powered-up-in-overwatch-2-season-17\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog post<\/a>, Blizzard wrote: &#8220;After role queue locks, you\u2019ll get three randomised map options to choose from. Every vote adds a 1-in-10 chance to that map&#8217;s odds, and the winner is selected using a roulette-style roll.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4c4a89\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>&#8220;To keep things chill, team chat, battle tags and individual votes are hidden, so there\u2019s no pressure.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4c5183\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>There will also be a new map coming to the core playlist. Aatlis is a new Flashpoint map based in Morocco, decorated with lush gardens and resort areas to explore. This map was designed to have &#8216;tighter fights, cleaner rotations, and fast-paced momentum,&#8217; according to Blizzard.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-685c15d4c58e1\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"new_skins_battle_pass_mode_and_more-2\">New Skins, Battle Pass, Mode and more<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Overwatch Season 17 Battlepass graphic \" class=\"wp-image-190231 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22D2HHJAC2KU1749687870018-large.png\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4c6110\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Season 17 is themed around 8-bit gaming, and that is embodied through the new limited time mode, Hack &amp; Hijinx.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4c682c\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>The new 6v6 limited-time mode is available from July 15th to 28th, featuring match modifiers that change with each round. From low gravity to ultimate charging health packs, new rules are added to change how teams play the game. However, the mode will only be available for control maps.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4c6f18\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>There will also be new skins coming with the season, centred around retro arcades. For the first time, both the Mythic skin and Mythic weapon will launch at the same time at the launch of the season.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4c7639\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Reaper will receive the Mythic Steel Death Weapon skin, with skull aesthetics and retractable scythe blades at the end of each gun. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4c7d34\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Here are all the levels and rewards fort Reapers Mythic weapon:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Level 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Base weapon skin<\/li>\n<li><strong>Level 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Weapons flare with dark energy as you deal damage<\/li>\n<li><strong>Level 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Intricate glowing details surround your shotguns<\/li>\n<li><strong>Level 4:<\/strong>\u00a0New execution animation on eliminated foes with swirling shadows and new sound effects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4c85c1\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>D.Va is the next character to receive a customisable Mythic skin, and boasts the Mythic Horang Hero Skin themed around the spirit of the Siberian Tiger.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4c8ccd\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Here are all the levels and rewards for D.Va&#8217;s mythic skin: <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Level 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Tiger armor and a hat with white\/blue colourway<\/li>\n<li><strong>Level 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Bun hairstyle with upgraded visuals in a red colourway<\/li>\n<li><strong>Level 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Flex braids and a wild tiger mask in a pink tinted colourway<\/li>\n<li><strong>Level 4:<\/strong>\u00a0Gain ambient spirit energy, glowing effects, and flourishes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4c9560\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>There will also be a new battle pass centred around the new season, with both free and premium tiers available, alongside a 20-tier skip option for purchase. It features both 8-bit skins for characters like Genji and Sombra, and high school-themed cosmetics for Junkrat, Cassidy and more. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-685c15d4c9cc5\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"how_will_season_17_affect_esports-2\">How Will Season 17 Affect Esports?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"525\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Overwatch 2 Season 17 Reaper Mythic Weapon\" class=\"wp-image-190236 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-181209-large.png\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4ca51f\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>The biggest changes come with the implementation of map voting for competitive play, though at this time it is unconfirmed if these will come into effect for esports events such as the ongoing <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/05\/team-changes-owcs-na-stage-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OWCS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4cac32\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>This feature will allow teams to play to their strengths by voting for maps and modes they are most capable of, while avoiding particular modes that have historically proven to be their weakest scenes. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4cb33e\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Stadium is also increasingly becoming more expansive and in-depth with the addition of three new heroes and more yet to come. The inclusion of the Stadium Forge tool will be a great game changer for new players looking to catch up to speed with the rest of the more experienced competition. But the possibility of an <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/05\/is-overwatch-2-stadium-a-good-mode-for-esports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">esports scene<\/a> still remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d4cba37\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Though only time will tell how much of an impact the new additions and changes form Season 17 will have on the professional esports scene. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/06\/overwatch-2-season-17-official-trailer-revealed\">Overwatch 2 Season 17 official trailer revealed<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\">Esports Insider<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment Overwatch 2 has released the official trailer for Season 17, Powered Up, which introduces an 8-bit arcade fighting theme to the hero shooter. 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