The start and end dates for all Overwatch 2 seasons

Blizzard has continued to lean into seasons in Overwatch 2 as a method of evolution and a way to keep the game feeling fresh.

In the first Overwatch, seasons were used mainly to give competitive participants a way to re-rank and refresh their approach to the mode. In Overwatch 2, seasons are now the guiding force behind content drops, seasonal events, new battle passes, and more.

Overwatch players endured 35 competitive seasons over the course of six years, from season one in 2016 to season 35 in 2022. Over that time period, 11 new heroes and 20 new maps were released. Seasons lasted roughly two months apiece, which holds true in Overwatch 2 as well.

In the second game, each alternating season will introduce a new hero. Non-hero seasons will introduce a new map. All seasons will arrive with a new battle pass, new cosmetics, and major balance changes.

While Blizzard announced in May 2023 that it was changing its approach to PvE in Overwatch 2, a roadmap for the game showed that story missions and PvE content are still on their way, starting in season six, which started Aug. 10 and ended on Oct. 10th.

When does the current Overwatch 2 season end?

We are currently in Overwatch 2’s eighth season. This roughly three-month-long event December 5th and will run all the way until January 30th, 2024. This means you’ll have plenty of time to gain all of Season Eight’s Battlepass rewards including the new hero Mauga, weapon skins and more!

All Overwatch 2 season start and end dates

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