Overwatch 2 Season 12: New Hero Juno, Reimagined Maps, and Exciting Battle Pass Rewards Await
August 14, 2024Overwatch 2 Season 12 is set to launch on August 20, 2023, introducing exciting new content.
Among the new features is a character named Juno, previously codenamed Space Ranger, who has been tested during a trial weekend.
Juno's abilities include Glide Boost for increased speed, Hyper Ring to enhance ally movement, and her ultimate, Orbital Ray, which heals allies and boosts their damage.
The season will also see a rank reset in competitive play and the introduction of two repurposed maps from Overwatch 1: Temple of Anubis and a reimagined Hanamura called Hanaoka.
The battle pass rewards will include 80 Mythic Prisms, a 20% XP boost, and 500 Credits, with both Premium and Ultimate Battle Passes available.
Players can expect new skins, including Illari's 'Thoth' skin inspired by the Egyptian deity, and Ashe's 'Dorothy' skin, which references The Wizard of Oz.
Additionally, players will have access to various skins in the in-game shop, with exclusive rewards for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
The introduction of free skins aims to enhance the gaming experience for players of the free-to-play title.
The advertisement for Season 12 hints at a new game mode called 'Clash' and suggests a possible collaboration with World of Warcraft, including the iconic weapon Frostmourne.
Blizzard is also making foundational changes to regain player interest, including potential updates to gameplay mechanics and hero balancing.
Full patch notes detailing the updates will be released next week, with further information on competitive updates expected from system designer Gavin Winter.
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CNET • Aug 14, 2024
Overwatch 2 Season 12: Why I Can't Wait for the New Season to StartGameSpot • Aug 14, 2024
Overwatch 2 Season 12 Introduces Juno, Lets Players Become Egyptian GodsPolygon • Aug 14, 2024
Overwatch 2 season 12 is a big one, with new hero Juno, new maps, and a sick Reaper skin