Overwatch 2 Season 17 Battle Pass Unveils 8-Bit Skins, Double Mythics, and New Map Features
Explore Overwatch 2 Season 17's Battle Pass with retro 8-Bit skins, dual Mythic rewards, emotes, new maps, and events running till August 26, 2025.
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Overwatch 2 has already rolled out Season 17 and it is called “Powered Up,” from June 24 to August 26, 2025. Players now get to enjoy new stuffs, crazy cosmetics and also new event types. The theme feels a bit arcade-ish but also mixed with some school vibes.
Strange Themes and Premium Side
Retro Arcade Meets School Trouble
In Premium Battle Pass, Blizzard seems to put mix of 8-Bit arcade with Academy drama. Some of the best skins here are 8-Bit Reinhardt, Genji, and Sombra, looking all pixelated. Also, we are seeing Delinquent Cassidy and a very chaotic Professor Junkrat too. One soft one is Sakura Ana, a kind of peaceful skin that matches the vibe.
Extra Bundle Comes With More Stuff
If players go for the Ultimate Bundle (price about $40), they’ll be getting two more skins – Principal Widowmaker and Professor Sigma, along with 20 tier jumps and 2,000 coins. That’s for people who want it all at once.
Free Rewards Track
Even without buying, there’s lot to claim:
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1 Legendary Loot Box
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600 Coins and 1,500 Credits
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Free 8-Bit Orisa and Zenyatta skins also showing up here
It’s not everything but still gives some fresh feeling to those who don’t pay.
Two Mythics, First Time Ever
Blizzard brings two Mythic items same time:
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Horang D.Va, comes with multiple level-ups and cool folktale theme
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Steel Death Reaper, strong visual weapon skin
To unlock all, players need around 80 Mythic Prisms. Either earn by passing or pay separately.
All Other Cosmetic Goodies
In Season 17, you can get:
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Up to 2 Legendary Loot Boxes (if Premium)
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500 more Credits
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80 Mythic Prisms
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Several Emotes, Souvenirs, Sprays, Charms etc.
You’ll see many of them unlocked while climbing up the tiers.
Game-Changing Additions
Some big features have also been added:
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Map Voting enters Quick & Competitive matches
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New map Aatlis in Morocco, and also Stadium versions of Samoa and Esperança
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From June 24–30, the Powered Up Event lets players earn 4 Epic Loot Boxes just by playing 17 matches
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Hacks & Hijinx returns (July 15–28), a 6v6 chaos mode where rules keep changing every round
Shop Has Even More
In-game shop rotates more exclusive skins:
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8-Bit Venture, Reaper
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Academy versions of Kiriko, Juno, and Soldier
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Sakura-style Mercy and Lifeweaver
Keep watch on the store since items don’t stay long.
Price and Value
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Premium Pass is 1,000 Coins (~$10)
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Ultimate Pass is nearly $40 and more packed
This season may not be perfect for everyone, but the styles are bold. Some people might not like the double Mythic drop, but it does give players more choices. With events, map votes, and lots of unlockables, Season 17 is for sure feeling full and probably one of the more exciting ones in recent times.
