Overwatch 2 Season 4 is almost set to launch on all platforms. We’ve got the details on when it all kicks off and what kind of fresh content you can expect to find in this Blizzard game. Let’s get to it!
Overwatch 2: Season 4 Start Date and Time
Today, April 11th, 2023, marks the world debut of Overwatch Season 4. More precisely, the doors will open for the season at 11:00 AM (PDT). Check out the time in your region below:
REGION |
TIME |
| NA (West Coast) | 11:00 AM (PDT) |
| NA (East Coast) | 2:00 PM (EDT) |
| UK | 7:00 PM (BST) |
| Asia (Japan) | April 12, 3:00 AM (JST) |
| France (Paris) | 8:00 PM (CEST) |
#Overwatch2 Season 4 arrives April 11
🌸 New Support Hero, Lifeweaver
✨ Space Opera Battle Pass
🌓 Mythic Galactic Emperor Sigma
🎮 New Game Modes & EventsFree-to-play on console & PC. pic.twitter.com/jtqgojFQSr
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) April 6, 2023
Plant the seeds of victory with Lifeweaver
Lifeweaver is a scientist from Thailand who harnesses his biolight technology on his mission to heal the world. Despite being on the run from Viskar, he is determined to use his technology to make a difference for those around him. His charm and wit are sure to bring a smile (and maybe a blush) to the heroes who encounter him on the battlefield.
- Lifeweaver also wields a diverse kit that enables him to heal and rescue his teammates. Healing Blossom blasts charged bursts of recovery for injured allies.
- Swap to his second primary fire, Thorn Volley, and become a thorn in your opponent’s side. Raise your teammates to new heights with Petal Platform or pull them to safety with Life Grip. Additionally, Lifeweaver can provide incredible sustained healing and protection with his ultimate ability, Tree of Life.
Celebrate Thai New Year with B.O.B. and Weave
The first event of Season Four, which honors Lifeweaver and his Thai heritage, has commenced and will continue until April 25th. Players can enjoy the new arcade mode, B.O.B., and Weave, where Lifeweaver is the only playable character, and teams of three compete in a 3v3 deathmatch. The Life Grip can also enable each team to control a single B.O.B. and use it to eliminate opponents.
Don’t forget to complete your event challenges to earn special Lifeweaver and Thai New Year rewards before the fun ends on April 25!
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Day 🎉#Overwatch2 Season 4 blossoms tomorrow, Apr 11 🌸See you there, Heroes 🫡 pic.twitter.com/hgCrTPxvuN
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) April 10, 2023
Introducing Talantis – You designed it, we built it!
- If you had participated in the ‘Twitch Makes Overwatch’ live stream last December, they would have assisted Game Director Aaron Keller and Art Director Dion Rogers in creating a brand new control map with death pits, jump pads, and plenty of enormous fish!
- Talon has completed the development of its covert underwater base. They will make this non-canon map playable in the Arcade for a limited time period. It will from April 25th to May 1st.
Rescue or conquer the galaxy
- Embark on a space opera PvP event starting May 9 through May 22 where you’ll join either the Watchers or the Infinite Empire in an epic battle for galactic supremacy.
- Starwatch: Galactic Rescue is 4v4 game mode that takes place on a reworked Horizon Lunar Colony where Watchers will attack against the defending Infinite Empire. Assemble your team from select heroes to represent the Watchers and Infinite Empire and battle your way through new objectives (and surprises!)
- You may notice some of our heroes’ loyalties through the space opera Premium Battle Pass Cosmetics. Will you play as Space Prince Lucio or Extraterrestrial Winston from the Watchers? Or will your sympathies lie with Infinite Ace D.Va or Seer Mercy from the Infinite Empire?
- Regardless of your allegiance, you can complete your Starwatch challenges to earn free event rewards starting May 9 through May 22!
The gods return to the battlefield
Zeus Junker Queen and our other powerful deities are back, as Battle for Olympus makes its return for Overwatch 2 from May 23 through May 29.
Zeus Junker Queen will take on her powerful rivals once again in this explosive Free-For-All. You’ll also now be able to gather your friends and build a near-omnipotent team, as Battle for Olympus is now available as a Team Deathmatch ruleset too!
Celebrating Life, Friendship, and Love
As part of its ongoing goal to bring hope for the future, Overwatch 2 is pleased to announce new events later this season that will bring the community together. The game will introduce the Gardener Symmetra Skin Epic in the Symmetra Challenge, with players able to earn this skin and other spring-tastic rewards by completing in-game challenges. The event will go live from May 23 to May 29.
Finally, they are thrilled to introduce the first-ever Pride event to Overwatch 2, commencing on June 1st. More information will be disclosed in due course of the season, and they are excited to honor the community’s friends, family, and identities within Overwatch 2.
Hero Updates for Season Four
- They took into account the feedback received from players about the changes made to Mercy during Season 3. Despite their initial objective of enhancing her healing effectiveness in saving low-health teammates, the changes inadvertently reduced her mobility and made her less enjoyable to play as and against.
- Therefore, the developers have decided to undo the modifications, with a minor tweak to the way her guardian angel ability functions to maintain control over her boosted jump.
Next up, we’re looking to address Brigitte’s ultimate ability Rally to be more engaging and powerful when she is using the ultimate. Brigitte now gains a fixed amount of recoverable armor and powers her shield up with increased size and health, along with the ability to stun. So, when you hear her battle cry, get ready for some wild brawls.
Competitive and Matchmaking updates in Season Four
Additional updates have been made by Overwatch 2 to enhance the Competitive experience. From this season onward, players will not observe a decrease in their displayed tier and division as the seasonal decay is eliminated. Additionally, to indicate proximity to opponents, the average skill rating of the match will now be exhibited at the game’s outset.
- Following the match, players will be able to perceive their current win and loss record while advancing toward the subsequent competitive update. Upon achieving competitive updates, the closeness to the next division in the player’s skill tier will be viewable.
- Lastly, the matchmaking experience will be improved when players are backfilled into an Unranked match by prioritizing that the players who enter a match in progress have a comparable skill rating to the other players in those matches. This will ensure that every match feels fair for all participants.
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