After many days of fierce fighting,OverwatchSeason 16 ushered in a mid-season update. Freya joins the new permanent mode of gladiatorial realm, the “Angel” Mercy Magic Mythic weapon skin is online, as well as Overwatch × Street
Fighter 6″ crossover is coming, the classic version is back, and the second half of the season is still exciting.
The gladiatorial realm is Overwatch’s main attraction of the season, and it comes with the expectation of a “third pillar” that broadens the possibilities of the game. Judging from the data, this model was a great success, even rapidly, in the first week of launchtranscendQuick Races and Competitive Matches have become the most popular modes in Overwatch. The new hero Freya after the mid-season update will also make the mode more possible, and maybe the already formed version of the play style will also change because of her. From May 21 to June 23, players can also participate in the “United Together” challenge, where they can team up with friends or squads to complete two gladiatorial field matches to receive 1 Epic Supply.
In the future, more heroes will join the gladiatorial field, bringing players a richer experience. In Season 17 and beyond, there will also be a quest-based Gladiatorial Trials system that randomly generates challenge objectives with additional rewards, as well as a new mode called Vehicle Race and two new maps that will be launched simultaneously. Including matching save sharing, gladiatorial field leisure mode and other content, will be met with players in subsequent updates.
The magical “Angel” Mercy Magic Mythic weapon skin is also online, and the “Mercy Hamster” Eleus in the hidden weapon will appear on the battlefield in a different way. After casting a magic spell on the battlefield, Eleos will awaken and applaud the player’s actions. As the magic power is upgraded, the skin will also have more amazing special effects.
On May 21, “Overwatch” x “Street Fighter”
6″ linkage is coming, and the eight heroes are gorgeously transformed. This is the place to become ChunlilegendJuno became Han Zulli’s Kiriko, became Jami’s “Widowmaker”, became Takashi’s Hanzo, became Darsim’s Zenyatta, became Gulie’s “Soldier: 76”, became Blanca’s Winston, and became Vega’s epic “Sigma”. In addition to domineering exposed skins, there are also those classic and memorable moves and limited personalized items. Seize the opportunity to channel your mental power or shoot arrows like fluctuating fists, and enjoy a fist-to-flesh linkage event!
New content climaxes and the classic version is back. The Overwatch nostalgia event will take players back to the popular October 2020 version and recreate the 6v6 free-for-all. Completing challenges will also earn you personalized items commemorating the Classic era, which returns for a limited time from May 21 to June 3, so it’s time to team up with your teammates and win team battles.
In addition, the “Royal Court” super pack will be available in the store for a limited time from June 4th to 23rd, injecting fairy tale elements, dramatic tension and romantic feelings into battles.
Season 16 is in the second half, and more is on the way. No matter what combat method you choose, you can get a lot of excitement in the game!