We know that things are not very good at Blizzard, especially after the recent layoffs, but its team-based shooter still has a strong user base who are excited to see what’s new this month. Let’s talk about season 9 of Overwatch 2, the changes to the competitive system, the new cosmic horror event skins, its start date and other news. They also gave a clue suggesting that ‘skins’ or aspects of Cowboy Bebop will soon arrive Overwatch 2.
As always, let’s start by watching the trailer for this new season.
When does season 9 start? Overwatch 2
Blizzard confirmed that the start date of season 9 Overwatch 2called ‘Champions’ in reference to the new rank, will be on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
You can see a summary of the season’s content in the image below:
Changes to competitive mode
The ‘ranked’ or competitive system of Overwatch 2 will have a complete redesign in season 9 and that’s why They are going to completely reset the ranks of all players. Blizzard wants the new system to be much more transparent and precise, which is why we will see our progress after each game.
As we rise in rank, we can earn new Jade skins for weapons and we can reach a new max rank: Champion.
Cosmic Crisis event and new skins
Same as the new battle pass the main event of season 9 Overwatch 2 will have a cosmic horror theme
She is not the only one who was carried away by incomprehensible horrors, because Torbjorn has a skin inspired by Cthulhu. You can see other skins that will arrive with the season 9 pass of Overwatch 2 next.
And others will be available in the store.
Other news from season 9
- New activity Hero Mastery to play cooperatively: Gauntlet.
- Valentine’s Day event (will it come back Loverwatch ?).
- Skins for Los Muertos themed weapons.
- There will be a collaboration between Overwatch 2 y Cowboy Bebop which will probably add skins of Spike, Faye, Jet Black and the others. The date is not confirmed yet, but it should arrive in March or early April 2024.
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