Overwatch 2 Stadium Mode: Crossplay Status, Season 17 Updates & Hero Additions

A Whole New Playground in Overwatch 2

Blizzard’s latest game mode, Stadium, is shaking things up in Overwatch 2—and fans are here for it. This mode breaks the traditional mold, letting you create custom hero builds for the first time in Overwatch history. Whether you’re rocking Reinhardt with wild speed boosts or turning Tracer into a tanky menace, Stadium gives players the freedom to play their heroes their way.

Even better? It’s available on both PC and consoles, so no one’s left out of the madness. Well… sort of.

 

 

So, Is Stadium Mode Crossplay Right Now?

Let’s rip the bandage off: No, Stadium mode doesn’t currently support crossplay. If you’re on PC, you can’t party up with your PlayStation or Xbox friends just yet. That’s a bit of a bummer considering regular Overwatch 2 already supports crossplay in non-competitive modes.

But don’t uninstall the game in rage just yet—there’s good news coming.

Crossplay Is on the Way

Blizzard has officially confirmed that crossplay support for Stadium mode is coming in Season 17. Not only that, but they’re also adding an unranked mode, so you’ll be able to jump into games with friends on any platform—without the stress of rankings or competitive pressure.

This is a huge win for the community, especially those who love experimenting with weird builds and goofy comps with friends.

 

 

What Else Is Coming in Season 17?

Season 17 isn’t just about crossplay. Blizzard is going all-in with new content for Stadium, including:

• Three new heroes entering the mode: Junkrat, Zenyatta, and Sigma are joining the fun.

• New maps like Esperança (for Push) and Samoa (for Control) will be added to the rotation.

• You’ll be able to save and share your builds, making it easier to show off that busted support-DPS hybrid you cooked up at 3 a.m.

• Plus, custom game options, more example builds, fresh all-star rewards, and the usual polish like bug fixes and balance tweaks.

Stadium Mode Isn’t Going Anywhere

If you thought this was a limited-time event, think again. Blizzard announced that Stadium has officially become the most popular mode in Overwatch 2, even beating out Quick Play and Competitive. The mode clocked over 7.8 million hours of gameplay during its first week—yeah, that’s a lot of headshots and chaos combos.

And with crossplay and more content on the horizon, those numbers are only going to rise.

When Can We Expect It All?

While Blizzard hasn’t dropped an exact date, Season 17 is expected to launch around late June or early July 2025. That’s when crossplay, unranked matches, and all the extra goodies will go live.