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Overwatch 2 Heroes get godlike powers in Battle for Olympus event

The Battle for Olympus LTM puts a unique spin on Deathmatch in Overwatch 2.

Donovan Erskine

January 4, 2023 8:35 AM

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Overwatch 2 channeled Greek mythology for Season 2, with skins based on Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, and other figures. Now, Blizzard is taking that inspiration further with the season’s first Limited Time Mode. Battle for Olympus is the next Overwatch 2 LTM, and revamps several Hero abilities within a remixed Deathmatch mode.

Blizzard revealed Overwatch 2’s Battle for Olympus event in a trailer posted to YouTube. In the video description, the developer provides a brief description of the new LTM. “Introducing Battle for Olympus, a free-for-all deathmatch mode featuring seven of your favorite Heroes with reimagined abilities that channel the power of the Gods!”

In Battle for Olympus, a handful of Heroes have gotten new boosts and/or changes to their abilities that make them even more powerful in combat. Some of these new abilities are spotlighted in the trailer. For example, Pharah’s Rocket Barrage allows her to move while using the ability, and it also heals her while it’s active. Junker Queen’s Commanding Shout appears to strike enemies with lightning now, increasing her damage output.

Appropriate for her Medusa skin, Widowmaker can now turn people to stone when using her Ultimate Ability. The other Heroes featured in Battle for Olympus are Lucio, Roadhog, Reinhardt, and Ramattra. Players will be restricted to these seven characters when playing Battle for Olympus.

The Battle for Olympus event will be available starting January 5, 2023, and will run through January 19, 2023. While this mode won’t change anything for standard or competitive matches, it offers another way to experience the game for players seeking a more laid-back experience. It’s just the first of what will likely be several in-game events over the course of Season 2. For more on the latest updates coming to Overwatch 2, stick with Shacknews.

Donovan Erskine

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Donovan is a young journalist from Maryland, who likes to game. His oldest gaming memory is playing Pajama Sam on his mom's desktop during weekends. Pokémon Emerald, Halo 2, and the original Star Wars Battlefront 2 were some of the most influential titles in awakening his love for video games. After interning for Shacknews throughout college, Donovan graduated from Bowie State University in 2020 with a major in broadcast journalism and joined the team full-time. He is a huge Scream nerd and film fanatic that will talk with you about movies and games all day. You can follow him on twitter @Donimals_