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Blizzard Entertainment has announced a series of big changes in Overwatch 2 Season 10 that promise to enhance player experience.

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These changes, outlined in a comprehensive developer update, promise to improve the game’s accessibility, customization options, and overall gameplay.

Overwatch 2 Season 10 changes

Changes on hero releases

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Blizzard announced that starting from Overwatch 2 Season 10, all new heroes, including the eagerly anticipated 40th hero, Venture, will be unlocked immediately upon its release.

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This shift ensures that players can enjoy the full roster of characters without navigating the Battle Pass system—a welcome change for veterans and newcomers alike.

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However, new players will still undergo a first-time user experience, gradually unlocking the original Overwatch heroes before gaining access to the expanded Overwatch 2 lineup.

Overwatch 2 Season 10 Mythic Shop

Overwatch 2 Season 10 also introduces the Mythic Shop, a novel feature designed to give players greater autonomy over earning and upgrading Mythic hero skins.

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Through the Premium Battle Pass, players can now target specific skins, choosing how deeply to invest in each one. Additionally, the shop will offer past Mythic hero skins, allowing players to collect their favorites from previous seasons.

Enhanced Rewards and Challenges

Overwatch 2 hero changes — Credit: Blizzard

The forthcoming season promises an improved earning experience, with an increase in free coins available through the Battle Pass—up from 540 to 600 coins per season.

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Weekly challenges are also getting a makeover, offering more flexibility to suit diverse playstyles while rewarding Battle Pass XP.

Overwatch 2 Season 10 gameplay update

Overwatch 2 Season 10 new game mode Clash Mode — Credit: Activision Blizzard

Blizzard remains committed to keeping Overwatch 2 fresh and engaging.

Following significant gameplay adjustments in Season 9, the developer plans to continue updating systems, meta, and rewards. The goal is to maintain a dynamic gaming environment that responds to player feedback.

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In Overwatch 2 Season 10, players will be introduced to the Clash mode, accompanied by two new maps, starting with a limited-time trial on the Hanaoka map.

The following season will see the introduction of Runasapi, a Push map set in Peru, along with reworks of existing maps like Colosseo.

Overwatch 2 Season 10 start date

The Overwatch 2 Season 10 start date has yet to be announced, but Blizzard promises another developer update.

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They will be focusing on competitive play, Defense Matrix changes, and strategies to address disruptive player behavior.

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With these changes, Overwatch 2 Season 10 is poised to redefine the landscape of the game, offering a more accessible, customizable, and dynamically engaging experience for players around the globe.