Developer Blizzard Entertainment first teased "groundbreaking PvP changes" for Overwatch 2 at the end of January, with the studio announcing its plan to reveal them in a new Overwatch 2 Spotlight in mid-February. Now, that unveiling has finally come with a new developer livestream shown this morning that showed tons of huge adjustments and additions coming to the hero shooter throughout 2025.
One of the biggest features being added in just a few days when Overwatch 2 Season 15 begins on February 18 are Perks — special bonuses that enhance your hero in a variety of different ways. In each match you play, you'll be able to level up two times, first with a minor perk and then with a major one. Minor perks are "lighter upgrades such as small passives or cooldown reductions," while major perks are "gameplay-shifting changes" and will be "redefining what your hero is capable of." With Torbjörn, for example, you can choose between using his hammer to restore an ally's Armor HP or automatically reloading his Rivet Gun when you use Overload for his minor perk, and then either let his turrets stick to walls and ceilings or give it a Level 3 upgrade whenever you use Overload as his major perk. Notably, Perks will be active in both Quick Play and Competitive.
