Ho‑Ho‑Ho, Blizzard’s Giving Season is on Overwatch 2
Game‑night just got richer! Blizzard is decking out your Overwatch 2 experience with a treasure chest of goodies before the next season drops on December 6.
What’s on the Christmas list?
- A fresh gameplay reveal trailer for Ramattra, the new Omnic‑tank hero who can switch between calm and cranky modes.
- Free highlight intros for Sojourn and Junker Queen—nothing fancy, just a little cosmetic boost.
- A double experience period that will make your battle‑pass level‑up feel like a holiday treat.
Battle Pass Blues
The battle pass in Overwatch 2 has been a source of frustration for many players. Some feel the rewards don’t live up to the old loot‑box model, and others have had trouble earning the post‑season rewards they covet. In a nutshell:
- Players can’t grind the XP fast enough to unlock the skins before the season ends.
- Redditors report that the challenges feel harder than they should.
Blizzard is stepping in to sweeten the deal.
Double the XP = Double the Fun
The double‑experience window starts today, November 24, and runs through Monday, November 28. Every match you play will now give you twice as much battle‑pass XP, letting you ricochet through the rewards list quicker than a holiday elf on a sugar‑rush.
Freebies for Those Who Log In
Since November 17, logging into Overwatch 2 has unlocked a free highlight intro for Sojourn. Want more? After staying signed in until November 28 at 3 AM (Singapore Time), you’ll snag a free intro for Junker Queen. From that point to December 3 at 3 AM, a free intro for Kiriko will appear.
These little extras are part of Blizzard’s plan to make the game feel “more rewarding.” The upcoming second season will also feature event skins that you can earn simply by playing.
Twitch Power‑Ups
Don’t forget—Blizzard has teamed up with Twitch so you can earn cosmetic drops just by watching Overwatch 2 streams. Connect your Twitch account for the best of both worlds.
Ramattra: The New Tank That Tells a Good Joke
The new hero, Ramattra, will be available on December 6, but first, the reveal trailer drops on November 27 at 1:55 AM. Ramattra is a tank of two personalities:
- Omnic mode: Fires a projectile and places a barrier. He can also drop spheres that slow enemies and pull jet‑pack users to the ground.
- Nemesis mode (Shift): Takes eight seconds to become a brawler. Shockwaves from fist blows deal front‑line damage, and a slow‑down ability protects his back‑hand. Health jumps from 450 to 600.
- Ultimate: Switches to Nemesis form and radiates damage in an area. The duration extends as long as you keep hitting foes.
As the line‑up shows with Sojourn and Kiriko, Ramattra is set to be a force of nature—pun intended—ready for you to test in the field.
What’s Next?
Beyond the double XP ramp and the free intros, Blizzard is planning extra skins from each event in the next season. Stay tuned, keep logging in, and you’ll harvest all the holiday loot without breaking the bank.
Happy sniping, tank‑rolling, and festive anniversary‑grabbing!
