Overwatch 2 Mid-Season 15 Update Patch Notes: Hero Changes, New Skins, and More!

The mid-season update for Overwatch 2 Season 15 is here, bringing a massive wave of changes, including hero and Perk adjustments, a new LE SSERAFIM crossover, and the return of the infamous GOATs Classic Mode. Whether you’re a casual player or a competitive enthusiast, this update has something for everyone. Here’s everything you need to know about the patch notes and what’s coming to the game. 🕹️

LE SSERAFIM Crossover: New Skins 🎤

Following the success of the first LE SSERAFIM crossover, Overwatch 2 is bringing five new skins inspired by the group’s latest album, HOT. These skins will be available for the following heroes:

• Juno
• Illari
• D.Va
• Mercy
• Ashe

In addition to the new skins, Blue Flame variants of the original LE SSERAFIM skins from 2024 will also be available in the store. 🛍️

GOATs Classic Mode Returns 🐐

The GOATs meta, one of the most infamous periods in Overwatch 1, is making a comeback in the Classic Mode. This limited-time mode will let players experience the busted version of Brigitte and relive the chaos of the 3-3 composition. Whether you loved it or hated it, GOATs is back starting March 25. 🕰️

Widowmaker Mythic Weapon: Dame Chance 🎯

A new Mythic weapon for Widowmaker, titled Dame Chance, is being added to the game. Players can purchase the base version for 50 Mythic Prisms, with upgrades costing up to 80 Prisms for the fully decked-out version, complete with new animations and kill effects. 💎

Hero and Perk Changes ⚖️

The mid-season update focuses on balancing Perks and tweaking heroes to improve gameplay. Here are the key changes:

Tank Heroes 🛡️

• Junker Queen: Deep Wounds Perk now increases wound duration to 0.5 seconds.
• Ramattra: Prolonged Barrier Perk now increases Void Barrier size by 25%.
• Reinhardt: Crusader’s Resolve Perk now triggers passive regen at 75% health.
• Roadhog: Hog Toss Perk now increases Pig Pen damage by 25%.
• Winston: Short Circuit Perk now deals 50% more damage to player deployables.

DPS Heroes 🔫

• Bastion: Self Repair Perk now has a resource bar to prevent infinite healing.
• Genji: Acrobatics Perk resets double jump on wall climb.
• Mei: Permafrost Perk no longer increases Ice Wall cooldown.
• Tracer: Quantum Entanglement Perk now grants 6 seconds of overhealth.

Support Heroes 🩺

• Baptiste: Automated Healing Perk now heals 30 HP per shot.
• Brigitte: Barrier Restoration Perk grants 30% movement speed after Shield Bash.
• Illari: Solar Rifle no longer pauses recharging during melee attacks.
• Mercy: Flash Heal Perk cast time reduced to 0.4 seconds.

Bug Fixes 🐛

The update also addresses several bugs, including:

• Fixed issues with Maximilien’s Vault cards.
• Resolved disconnects in the replay system.
• Corrected loot box thumbnail display issues.
• Fixed missing Ana’s Bastet skin.

What’s Next? 🔮

The Season 16 update is just around the corner, bringing hero bans to Competitive Mode and a new Stadium Mode inspired by Counter-Strike. Stay tuned for more updates! 🎮