Blizzard has revealed a whole host of changes coming to Overwatch 2, including Hero perks, lootboxes, and more, including the reveal of Season 15 and fresh HeroesTech18:32, 12 Feb 2025Updated 18:44, 12 Feb 2025Freya is the next character to join the Overwatch 2 roster(Image: Blizzard)Blizzard has big plans for Overwatch 2, after the company held an Overwatch 2 Spotlight event today.The event, a first for the series which began in 2016, has revealed features to counter the threat posed by Marvel Rivals, and there's a whole host coming to the shooter.Hero Perks, a Competitive Rank reset, fresh competitive weapons and more were shown off, as well as a return to loot box rewards. Then there's the reveal of upcoming Heroes, including Freya and a water-manipulating unnamed character coming in Season 18.Here's everything included, as well as all we know about Overwatch 1-like 'Classic Modes' which were revealed.Content cannot be displayed without consentAs Blizzard suggests, Hero Perks are possibly the biggest shake-up in Overwatch's history. As players play through a match, they'll earn upgrades, like improved turrets for Torbjorn or the option to have them stick to walls.These are colossal shifts, and each Hero will have a bunch of upgrades to earn, with one major and one minor perk throughout each match. They'll be adjusted on a "regular cadence", Blizzard says, but expect some of them to change how you play.They're arriving as part of Season 15, which kicks off on February 18. Weapon charms and fresh 'Galactic' weapon skins will be offered during Season 15 and there's a rank reset coming, too.Hero Bans, which have been a big request from the fanbase, are also arriving, with the idea to "punch up" at frustrating heroes, rather than "punching down" on popular ones.Map voting and improved Hero information is coming, with detailed stats for the hero information screen.Perhaps the biggest surprise is the return of Loot Box rewards, with free loot boxes in the Battle Pass and other free ways to earn them. Given Overwatch popularised them in the first place, it'll be interesting to see how fair they feel.So, what about 6v6? One of the biggest controversies when the sequel arrived was the move to 5v5, but 6v6 will get its own competitive queue in Season 15.Limited Time modes will see the return of the GOATs meta, too, with Overwatch running it back to 2019 in 6v6.There's a new format for OWCS, too, with China and Australia getting to compete, too.Content cannot be displayed without consentContent cannot be displayed without consentFreya is the next Hero coming to Overwatch 2. She's a bounty hunter, with an explosive crossbow and a cape that helps her hover in the air.She aims to "own the battlefield" with rapid-fire bolts, and can "turn targets into fireworks" with an explosive mode. She's got a high skill ceiling, Blizzard says.Season 18 brings in Hero 44, codenamed Aqua, but outside of a quick look, we're still mostly in the dark about what he'll offer.A new Stadium mode is coming with Season 16, with players able to spend currency in-game on mods to buff attacks, add new abilities, and more, while traits will improve each character's skills, letting you buff things like Soldier 76's healing ability. In a shock move, it'll add a third-person perspective, too.Article continues belowExamples given are Reaper being able to fly, auto-resurrections, and more. It sounds a little like a MOBA, and sounds great for flexing your creativity across seven rounds.There are more cosmetics to unlock, too, including a March 2025 update that brings another crossover with LE SSERAFIM, while fresh maps for Atlantic Arcology and Tokyo will arrive later this year.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.