Overwatch 2 is generating excitement as it officially teases Season 17, titled “Powered Up!” The reveal trailer for this highly anticipated season is set to premiere on June 17.
Inspired by classic arcade games, Season 17 is poised to bring fresh content to the popular multiplayer game, with its launch scheduled for June 24. Fans have already been briefed on several new features coming with this update, including the introduction of the new Aatlis map tailored for the Flashpoint game mode, as well as three new heroes that will debut in Stadium.
However, the specifics regarding the title and overarching theme of Season 17 have remained largely under wraps until now. A recent short video shared on Twitter provided a glimpse into what players can expect.
The video features a dark and stormy night in Busan, focusing on an arcade game that suddenly becomes electrified. The footage concludes with the tagline “Insert Coin,” followed by a reimagined version of the Overwatch elimination skull, leading to the official title reveal for Season 17.
From the teaser, players can infer that several skins in Season 17 will draw inspiration from classic arcade aesthetics. Previous concept art indicated potential 8-bit skins for notable heroes like D.Va, Sombra, Genji, and Reinhardt.
Interestingly, Blizzard had previously revealed a Mythic skin for D.Va at the Overwatch 2 Spotlight event, which is inspired by the White Tiger of the West, rather than an arcade theme. Players won’t have to wait long to discover the full details.
The upcoming trailer on June 17 is expected to showcase skins available in the Battle Pass and store, highlight key features of the update, and possibly hint at a new collaboration event. With the official update coming on June 24, fans can also look forward to a Mythic Weapon skin for Reaper and additional content for the Flashpoint maps later in the season.