Apr 16, 2026
View on Steam↗Reach Heroic Heights in Reign of Talon - Season 2: Summit
5/5 Game-Changing
New DPS hero Sierra arrives with a combat drone, alongside a major Antarctic Peninsula map rework and the return of Post Match Accolades.
Key Changes
- 1New DPS Hero Sierra joins the roster with her combat drone Dorothy
- 2Antarctic Peninsula map fully reworked with new flanks and improved visibility
- 3Post Match Accolades return, allowing players to vote for MVPs after matches
- 4Perks Mini Refresh buffs Ramattra, Pharah, Reaper, Soldier: 76, and Mercy
- 5Operation: Grand Mesa event offers lore challenges and Loot Box rewards
- 6Competitive seasonal resets replaced by a new decay system
- 7New Mythic skins added for Soldier: 76 and Genji's weapon
- 8Lijiang Night Market added as a new Control map for Stadium mode
- 9Juno receives a balance rework for improved reliability
- 10Jetpack Cat teased for a midseason arrival in Stadium
All Changes
🦸Heroes(9)
- newSierra: New DPS hero added to the roster, featuring a rifle and a combat drone named Dorothy.
- changeJuno: Reworked for better balance and reliability within the Stadium mode.
- newRamattra: Added to the Stadium mode roster.
- buffRamattra: Gains 'Prolonged Barrier' Minor Perk, increasing Void Barrier’s size and duration by 25%.
- buffPharah: Gains a new Minor Perk allowing Concussive Blast to deal up to 50 explosion damage.
- buffReaper: Gains 'Trigger Finger' Major Perk, which refreshes Dire Triggers cooldown when using an ability and reloading.
- buffSoldier: 76: Gains 'Agility Training' Major Perk, increasing Sprint speed by up to 60% after two seconds of sprinting.
- buffMercy: Gains 'Double Dose' Major Perk, granting Flash Heal an additional charge.
- changeGameplay: Select heroes have had specific Perks moved into their baseline kits for balance.
🗺️Maps(4)
- changeAntarctic Peninsula: Icebreaker sub-map updated with stronger ship theming, streamlined flanks, and new alternate paths toward the point.
- changeAntarctic Peninsula: Research Station sub-map opened its main choke and added a new backside flank route.
- changeAntarctic Peninsula: Underground sub-map updated with higher ceilings, simplified layouts, and clearer staging areas for better visibility.
- newLijiang Night Market: New Control map added to the Stadium mode featuring sharp angles.
⚙️Gameplay Systems(2)
- newPost Match Accolades: Reintroduced voting system allowing players to recognize teammates or opponents after Play of the Game.
- changeRanked: Seasonal resets have been replaced with a decay system for smoother competitive transitions.
📅Events(2)
- newOperation: Grand Mesa: Three-week narrative event featuring curated challenges to unlock Sierra's lore and various cosmetic rewards.
- changeOperation: Grand Mesa: Event rewards include Voice Lines, Icon, Name Card, Title, Spray, Battle Pass Tier Skips, and Loot Boxes.
✨Cosmetics(2)
- newVolted Overdrive Soldier: 76: New 4-tier customizable Mythic skin for Soldier: 76 featuring Ability and Ambient VFX toggles.
- newSumi-ichimonji Genji: New 4-level Mythic weapon skin for Genji featuring ink-reactivity and custom flourish animations.
📅Coming Soon(1)
- newJetpack Cat: New character teased to join the Stadium mode at midseason.
Summary
Overwatch 2 Season 2: Summit introduces Sierra, a high-energy DPS hero equipped with a rifle and her combat drone, Dorothy. The update features a significant rework of the Antarctic Peninsula map to improve flow and visibility, the return of the Post Match Accolades voting system, and a 'Perks Mini Refresh' that buffs several heroes including Ramattra and Mercy. Players can also explore the new Operation: Grand Mesa event to unlock lore and rewards, while the Stadium mode receives a new map and hero updates.