Overwatch 2's Season 12, aptly named "New Frontiers," has arrived, bringing with it a cosmic array of exciting content and features. From a new Martian hero to divine Mythic skins, this season promises to take players on an interstellar adventure. Let's dive into the key highlights of this action-packed update.
New Hero: Juno
The star of Season 12 is undoubtedly Juno, the game's first Martian hero. This new Support character brings unique abilities to the battlefield:
- Mediblaster: Simultaneously heals allies and damages enemies
- Pulsar Torpedoes: Another dual-purpose ability for healing and damage
- Hyper Ring: Accelerates team movement
- Martian Overboots: Enhances Juno's mobility
- Ultimate - Orbital Ray: Powers up teammates to break through defenses
Juno is available for all players at the launch of Season 12 and can be used in Competitive Play immediately.
Mythic Skins and Battle Pass
Season 12 introduces two new Mythic skins:
- Mythic Anubis Reaper Hero Skin
- Mythic Midnight Sun Ana Weapon Skin
Players can unlock these skins and their customizations by collecting Mythic Prisms through the Premium Battle Pass. The pass also includes:
- 80 tiers of rewards
- Up to 80 Mythic Prisms
- Five Legendary skins (Bast Doomfist, Oni Ana, Thoth Illari, Dorothy Ashe, and Captain Sigma)
- 20% season-long XP boost
- 500 additional credits
Free rewards for all players include up to 600 Overwatch Coins, 1500 credits, and various new cosmetics.
New Game Mode: Clash
Clash is a new fast-paced game mode featuring:
- Multiple capture points
- Dynamic spawns
- Streamlined map routes
- Emphasis on constant action
New Maps
Two new maps join the rotation:
- Throne of Anubis: A reimagining of the classic Temple of Anubis map
- Hanaoka: Inspired by the Hanamura area, featuring Shimada Castle
Competitive Updates
Season 12 brings a mid-year reset for Competitive Play, giving all players a fresh start. Improvements to the "Avoid as Teammate" feature and Group Respawn in Quick Play are also incoming.
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Hero Balance Changes
To address the dominance of mobile heroes, many Damage and Support characters will see health reductions. Lifeweaver is getting significant updates to improve his abilities and counterplay potential.
Xbox Game Pass Integration
Starting September 17, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can unlock exclusive content by linking their Battle.net account, including:
- 30 Mythic prisms
- Six hero skins
- Access to select Shop cosmetics from previous seasons
- XP boost
Season 12 of Overwatch 2 is shaping up to be an exciting and content-rich update. With a new hero, game mode, maps, and a treasure trove of cosmetics to unlock, there's something for every player to enjoy in this cosmic adventure.
