Overwatch 2 Season 14 release is right around the corner, and fans are excited to tune into a brand-new season for the title. The latest launch trailer for the upcoming season was met with utmost positivity, and fans seem to have high expectations from the developers as they're finally planning to release the first wave of 6v6 playtests.That said, let us explore the Overwatch 2 Season 14 release countdown and what players can expect from the upcoming season. Overwatch 2 Season 14 start countdownOverwatch 2 Season 14 will go live for all regions on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 11 am PT/ 7 pm BST/ 12:30 am IST (next day) for all regions across the globe. Players can expect a short downtime as the previous season comes to an end, and the latest update gets patched into the title.That said, here's a detailed list of the release dates and times for the game's upcoming seasonal update:Pacific Time (PT): December 10, 2024, at 11 AMMountain Time (MT): December 10, 2024, at 12 PMCentral Time (CT): December 10, 2024, at 1 PMEastern Time (ET): December 10, 2024, at 2 PMBritish Summer Time (BST): December 10, 2024, at 7 PMCentral European Time (CET): December 10, 2024, at 8 PMMoscow Standard Time (MSK): December 10, 2024, at 10 PMIndian Standard Time (IST): December 11, 2024, at 12:30 AMChina Standard Time (CST): December 11, 2024, at 3 AMJapan Standard Time (JST): December 11, 2024, at 4 AMAustralian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): December 11, 2024, at 6 AMNew Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT): December 11, at 8 AMRead more: All potential hero changes coming with Overwatch 2 Season 14What can we expect from Overwatch 2 Season 14?The upcoming season of Overwatch 2 has a lot to offer to its community. This includes a brand-new battle pass, a revamped 6v6 game mode, new LTMs, hero balancing, and much more. Let's explore these additions and changes in detail.Battle PassAs with any new season, OW2 Season 14 is bringing forth a brand-new battle pass with its latest seasonal update. It will feature both a premium and free tracker, which will include the following items:Free tracker2 Epic Skins1 Highlight Intro1 Emotes1 Souvenir2 Victory Poses3 Player Icons2 Name Cards2 Sprays5 Voice Lines1500 Credits600 CoinsPremium trackerGet everything from the Free Battle Pass, plus80 Mythic Prisms5 Legendary Skins and 1 Epic Skin1 Highlight Intro1 Emote1 Souvenir4 Weapon Charms3 Victory Poses6 Namecards10 Icons7 Sprays6 Voicelines500 Additional CreditsCheck out: Overwatch 2 Season 14: All Battlepass skins revealed so far6v6 game modeSeason 14 of OW2 will officially kick off the playtest for a 6v6 game mode. Featuring nostalgic elements from the previous rendition of the title, players will be able to queue for role-locked 6v6 gameplay with modern balance and the latest heroes in the game.With role lock, players will be restricted to choosing two tanks, two damage heroes, and two supports in every match. There will be no flexibility with regard to this rule in order to preserve the competitive integrity of the game and ensure proper balancing within the mode.You might be interested in: "Overwatch 2 will never be peak in 5v5": Streamer demands the return of 6v6 in Overwatch 2, fans reactLimited-time modes (LTM)With the latest update going live on December 10, 2024, players can expect the Winter Wonderland LTM to surface very soon. It will feature unique mini-game modes, and better yet, a ton of free collectible skins and other rewards.For more related news and guides, stay tuned to Sportskeeda's Esports section.