Overwatch 2 Fans Need to Mark December 9 on Their Calendars

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Overwatch 2’s Season 20 arrives on December 9th. While details are still limited, a trailer releasing on December 2nd will give fans a first look at what’s coming. The update will include a challenging new feature, at least one new map, and a hero named Vendetta, promising a strong finish to 2025 for Overwatch 2.

2025 has been a fantastic year for Overwatch 2. After a difficult launch in 2022 and some challenges in the years that followed, Blizzard really turned things around this year. New features like Perks and Map Voting, exciting game modes such as Stadium, and numerous other improvements have made a big difference.

What’s Coming in Overwatch 2 Season 20 on December 9?

Even though 2025 is almost here, Overwatch 2 has one last major update planned for this year. Season 20 launches on December 9th and brings significant changes to the game. While not everything is known yet, the biggest addition is definitely Vendetta, the third new hero released this year. This hero is a fast-moving, close-combat damage dealer who offers a fresh playstyle in Overwatch 2 and will be playable with the new season.

  • Confirmed for Season 20
    • Vendetta, a new melee damage hero
    • New feature for high-skill players on the leaderboard
    • New Stadium map set in a lore specific location not used in other maps
  • Confirmed for Overwatch 2, Potentially in Season 20
    • Atlantic Arcology map
    • Tokyo map
    • Stadium Trials
  • Unconfirmed, but likely to arrive in Season 20
    • New Stadium heroes
    • Crossover event
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Season 20 of Overwatch 2 will include at least two new additions. First, a feature designed for highly skilled players is being added, based on feedback from the competitive community. Second, a new Stadium map is coming, set in a location hinted at in recent Overwatch lore. While the exact location hasn’t been revealed, fans believe it could be Argentina, China, or even Mars.

Even though it’s not part of the new season in Overwatch 2, players can unlock the Xal’atath Symmetra skin by completing the introductory quest for player housing in World of Warcraft Patch 11.2.7, launching on December 2nd. You’ll need to own the Midnight expansion to access it.

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Beyond Season 19 of Overwatch 2, several new features are planned, though exact release dates are still unknown. Players can look forward to two new maps – one set in Atlantic Arcology and another in Tokyo. Also coming is Stadium Trials, a mid-match challenge system where players can earn rewards. New heroes for Stadium and another crossover event are also likely on the way, potentially arriving in Season 20 or sometime next year.

Overwatch 2 Season 20 Trailer Airs December 2

Good news for Overwatch 2 fans! Blizzard has announced the official Season 20 trailer will be released on December 2nd. Based on previous launches, the trailer will likely highlight the key features coming in the new season, which is appropriately titled “Vendetta” to match the new hero. A detailed blog post will accompany the trailer, offering a closer look at the skins, game modes, possible partnerships, and everything else Season 20 has to offer.

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Exciting new story content is on the way to Overwatch 2! The in-game Story feature recently received an update with the prologue for “Vendetta,” hinting at the backstory of the upcoming hero and her quest for revenge. A space for a new cinematic about this character has been added to the in-game timeline, suggesting it will be released by December 9th, or possibly even earlier that week.

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Vendetta is the daughter of Antonio Giordani, a character who died during an Overwatch mission. Reaper killed him while he was working with Cassidy, Moira, and Genji, as shown in the Overwatch Archives Retribution event.

Good news for Overwatch 2 players excited about the new trailer! There’s a fun event called the Vendetta Hero Trial happening now that will keep them busy until December 2nd, when the Season 20 trailer releases. Fans won’t have to wait long after the trial ends to play the new hero – just about a week! The new hero will become playable shortly after the trailer launch.

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2025-11-29 02:04