Recent months have seen relative silence from Overwatch 2. Despite launching its 14th season and introducing new Mythic weapon skins, it struggles to maintain excitement amid the buzz surrounding Marvel Rivals. In light of this, Blizzard is preparing for a major announcement.

“In 2025, Overwatch 2 is going to be packed with groundbreaking changes to the PvP experience that will be unlike anything you’ve seen before,” a recent blog post stated.

A livestream event named Overwatch 2 Spotlight is scheduled for February 12, where new heroes and maps will be unveiled. Also, viewers can obtain the exclusive Lucio Cyber DJ Legendary Skin by watching an hour of content.

Players are buzzing with theories regarding the potential meaning of these changes, particularly whether they signal a comeback for 6v6 matches. As one player expressed, “I bet it’ll be 6v6—my fingers are crossed. It was the best Overwatch since the sequel launched, and I actually had a good time.”

Last year, Blizzard hinted at the possibility of returning to 6v6 based on successful testing outcomes. Keller remarked, “We would reflect carefully on the learnings from whatever test we run and explore how to best give players what’s being asked for, whether that’s a world of 5v5, 6v6, or even both.”

Some players are also hoping for the introduction of skill trees and new character traits, which were discussed during Blizzcon 2021. This approach could redefine hero abilities and introduce a deeper talent system.

Overall, fans are hopeful for the upcoming livestream and the anticipated updates that may revitalize their gaming experience in Overwatch 2.