{"id":935289,"date":"2025-12-29T17:51:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T17:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/?p=440047"},"modified":"2025-12-29T17:51:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T17:51:19","slug":"when-does-overwatch-2-season-12-start-and-whats-included","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/when-does-overwatch-2-season-12-start-and-whats-included\/","title":{"rendered":"When does Overwatch 2 season 12 start, and what\u2019s included?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mythic Anubis Reaper poses in front of the Anubis AI in a screenshot from Overwatch 2\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Blizzard Entertainment\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/when-does-overwatch-2-season-12-start-and-whats-included.jpg\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">After a comparatively low-key <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/overwatch-2-guide\/24180127\/season-11-start-time-release-date-battle-pass\">season 11<\/a>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/overwatch\">Overwatch 2<\/a><\/em>\u2019s next season will be a big one. Season 12 will usher in brand-new support hero Juno, two new maps, and the official launch of a new game mode, Clash, to Blizzard\u2019s hero shooter. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><em>Overwatch 2<\/em> season 12\u2019s overarching theme is inspired by Egyptian gods, with new skins Bast Doomfist, Thoth Illari, and Anubis Reaper \u2014&nbsp;this season\u2019s Mythic \u2014 available via progressing through the game\u2019s premium battle pass. Overwatch fans will also return to Anubis, with a new Clash map called Throne of Anubis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Juno isn\u2019t the only thing that will shake up the <em>Overwatch 2<\/em> meta this season; a host of balance changes is coming for damage and support heroes. Expect changes for Pharah and Lifeweaver, at the very least.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div>\n<div><iframe title=\"Overwatch 2 | Season 12 Trailer Premieres Aug 14\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/44vfe7D6GkQ?rel=0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What time does Overwatch 2 season 12 start?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><em>Overwatch 2<\/em>&nbsp;season 12 starts on&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday, Aug. 20<\/strong>. There\u2019s no official release time yet, but in-game events typically launch at&nbsp;<strong>2 p.m. EDT\/11 a.m. PDT&nbsp;<\/strong>in the United States, so we can expect something similar for the launch of season 12. This means the update will likely be available at these times:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>11 a.m. PDT&nbsp;<\/strong>for the west coast of North America<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 p.m. EDT&nbsp;<\/strong>for the east coast of North America<\/li>\n<li><strong>7 p.m. BST&nbsp;<\/strong>for the U.K.<\/li>\n<li><strong>8 p.m. CEST&nbsp;<\/strong>for Paris<\/li>\n<li><strong>3 a.m. JST&nbsp;<\/strong>on Aug. 21 for Tokyo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-none\"><strong>What\u2019s new in Overwatch 2 season 12?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-none\"><strong>New support hero Juno<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/when-does-overwatch-2-season-12-start-and-whats-included-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><em>Overwatch 2<\/em> players are already familiar with Juno, because she was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/24200684\/overwatch-2-space-ranger-release-date-juno-season-12\">playable in-game for a limited trial period in July<\/a>. But for players who missed out on the early preview of Mars\u2019 No. 1 support hero, here\u2019s a rundown of Juno\u2019s ability kit:<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-none\"><strong>Weapons<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mediblaster<\/strong> &#8211; primary fire<br \/>Burst fire weapon that heals allies and damages enemies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pulsar Torpedoes<\/strong> &#8211; secondary fire<br \/>Lock on to fire homing projectiles that heal allies over time and damage enemies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-none\">Abilities<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Glide Boost<\/strong><br \/>Glide horizontally with increased movement speed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hyper Ring<\/strong><br \/>Deploy a ring that increases movement speed of allies that pass through it<\/li>\n<li><strong>Martian Hoverboots<\/strong><br \/>While airborne, press jump to double jump and hold jump to hover<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ultimate: Orbital Ray<\/strong><br \/>Call down a ray that travels forward, healing allies and increasing their damage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Juno will be available for everyone when season 12 launches, and she\u2019ll be playable in Competitive Play from day one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-none\">New game mode: Clash<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/when-does-overwatch-2-season-12-start-and-whats-included-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Like Juno, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/24127480\/overwatch-2-season-10-patch-notes-blizzard\">Clash was previously playable in <em>Overwatch 2<\/em><\/a> during a limited trial period \u2014 way back in April! Clash sees teams battling over five capture points, with each captured objective adding a point to the prevailing team\u2019s score. Teams can win games of Clash in two ways: either by having control of all five objectives at once, or by scoring five points total before the other team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Clash will be playable on two maps in season 12: Hanaoka, which takes its inspiration from the Hanamura map set in Japan; and Throne of Anubis, which revives the aesthetic and location of <em>Overwatch<\/em>\u2019s first map, Temple of Anubis.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-none\">Season 12 Battle Pass<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/when-does-overwatch-2-season-12-start-and-whats-included-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><em>Overwatch 2<\/em> players know the drill by now. The game\u2019s premium battle pass includes 80 tiers of rewards, including five Legendary skins (Bast Doomfist, Oni Ana, Thoth Illari, Dorothy Ashe, and Captain Sigma); 80 Mythic Prisms that can be spent on Mythic Anubis Reaper skin, the Midnight Sun Ana weapon skin, or past Mythic cosmetics; up to 600 Overwatch Coins and 2,000 credits; and a few other cosmetic items.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Additional skins for Mercy, Genji, Brigitte, Reinhardt, Pharaoh, Echo, Kiriko, and Soldier: 76 are coming to the <em>Overwatch 2<\/em> in-game shop in season 12.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/when-does-overwatch-2-season-12-start-and-whats-included-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Xbox Game Pass subscribers will also get a batch of skins as part of their membership. From Sept. 17 to Oct. 21, <em>Overwatch 2<\/em> players with Xbox Game Pass who link their Battle.net account can earn Cardboard Reinhardt, Turtle Ship D.Va, Cyber Dragon Hanzo, Street Runner Genji, Bee Mercy, and Cleric Lifeweaver. They\u2019ll also get 30 Mythic Prisms.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-none\">Hero balance and Competitive changes<\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Blizzard is targeting <em>Overwatch 2<\/em>\u2019s mobile heroes on the damage \u2014 hello, Pharah \u2014 and support categories with a reduction in overall health. Additionally, Lifeweaver is getting \u201cnotable updates to improve the quality of the Petal Platform and how it can be counter-played, along with changes to Healing Blossom and Rejuvenating Dash,\u201d Blizzard says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Expect more details on those changes when Blizzard releases <em>Overwatch 2<\/em>\u2019s full season 12 patch notes ahead of launch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">On the Competitive side, get ready for a rank reset \u201cto give everyone a fresh start and a new chance to work their way up the Competitive ranks,\u201d Blizzard says. The developer also promises improvements to <em>Overwatch 2<\/em>\u2019s Avoid as Teammate feature and Group Respawn in Quick Play.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-none\">Everything else<\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">In season 12, <em>Overwatch 2<\/em> players will get new Hero Mastery missions for Pharah and Zarya, and the return of <em>Overwatch 2<\/em> Anniversary events. That means the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/24127482\/overwatch-2-season-10-skins-mirrorwatch-mode\">Mirrorwatch<\/a> and April Fools modes (and others) will return for a limited time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/overwatch\/440047\/when-does-overwatch-2-season-12-start-and-whats-included\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a comparatively low-key season 11, Overwatch 2\u2019s next season will be a big one. Season 12 will usher in brand-new support hero Juno, two new maps, and the official launch of a new game mode, Clash, to Blizzard\u2019s hero shooter. Overwatch 2 season 12\u2019s overarching theme is inspired by Egyptian gods, with new skins Bast Doomfist, Thoth Illari, and Anubis Reaper \u2014&nbsp;this season\u2019s Mythic \u2014 available via progressing through the game\u2019s premium battle pass. Overwatch fans will also return to Anubis, with a new Clash map called Throne of Anubis. Juno isn\u2019t the only thing that will shake up the Overwatch 2 meta this season; a host of balance changes is coming for damage and support heroes. 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