Overwatch 2 Season 17 release countdown (all platforms)

If you're looking for an Overwatch 2 Season 17 release countdown, you've come to the right place. The upcoming season of OW2 brings forth a unique blend of hero updates, cosmetics, and, of course, major changes to the Stadium game mode.

This article will provide a detailed brief on the Overwatch 2 Season 17 release countdown across all platforms.

Overwatch 2 Season 17 release date and time for all regions

Like previous seasonal releases, the upcoming Overwatch 2 Season 17: Powered Up! will share a synchronized launch across all platforms. The update will go live for all regions on June 24, 2025, at 11 am PT/ 6 pm UTC/ 11:30 pm IST.

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There will be no downtime, and since you can already preload the entire update, you can directly explore the seasonal content as soon as it goes live.

That said, here's a detailed list of the release dates and times for the OW2 Season 17 update across different regions of the globe:

Time Zone	Date and time
Pacific Time (PT)	June 24, 2025, at 11 am
Mountain Time (MT)	June 24, 2025, at 12 am
Central Time (CT)	June 24, 2025, at 1 pm
Eastern Time (ET)	June 24, 2025, at 2 pm
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC)	June 24, 2025, at 6 pm
Eastern European Time (EET)	June 24, 2025, at 8 pm
Moscow Standard Time (MSK)	June 24, 2025, at 9 pm
Indian Standard Time (IST)	June 24, 2025, at 11:30 pm
China Standard Time (CST)	June 24, 2025, at 2 am
Japan Standard Time (JST)	June 25, 2025, at 3 am
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)	June 25, 2025, at 4 am
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)	June 25, 2025, at 6 am

All expected changes coming in Overwatch 2 Season 17

Firstly, players can expect many hero changes with the debut of OW2 Season 17. Numerous hero balance updates will be incorporated separately for 5v5, 6v6, and Stadium game modes. Players can expect quite a shift in hero meta across all three game modes, encouraging fresh new team comps, unique hero ability synergies, and more.

Next, we have a brand-new battle pass coming with the latest season. It features a unique 8-bit art theme, providing players a chance to get their hands on limited-time exclusive in-game cosmetics, gold coins, credits, and much more.

Furthermore, there will be quite a few map changes and map rotations, all targeted towards improving player engagement and keeping the game fresh. Stadium will also incorporate two new maps, and we are excited to see the unique team comps and strategies that will play out on them.

Also read — OW2 Season 17: Preload size (Battle.net)

That's everything you need to know about the Overwatch 2 Season 17 release countdown. For more related news and guides, stay tuned to Sportskeeda's esports section.

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With a bachelor's degree in History and pursuing Law at the moment, Sportskeeda Esports & Gaming writer Jay Sarma may not have an ideal connection to the journalism world. However, his sheer passion for gaming has helped him reach over 4 million reads and is fast approaching the two-thousand-article mark.

Jay always strives to provide the most accurate information after cross-checking multiple sources. His coverage focuses exclusively on FPS titles such as COD, Apex Legends, Valorant, Counter-Strike, and Overwatch. It was Counter-Strike that sparked his love for competitive esports, and presently, Apex Legends is his favorite multiplayer title.

He enjoys watching ALGS (Apex Legends Global Series) during tournament seasons and loves to observe how each team plays out different strategies in the competitive scene. His favorite organization is Falcons, but he also roots for Team Luminosity solely because of pro player sweetdreams.

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