Overwatch 2 Season 17: Release date and preload size (Battle.net)

Overwatch 2 Season 17 is right around the corner, and fans are rightfully excited for a brand-new seasonal update. Season 16 has been phenomenal, and the introduction and regular updates for Stadium have proved to be quite a great venture from Blizzard Entertainment. Players have high hopes for the latest season.

This article will explore the start time, preload size, and other related details about Overwatch 2 Season 17. Read below to know more.

When does Overwatch 2 Season 17 start?

Overwatch 2 Season 17 will go live for all regions on June 24, 2025, at 11 am PT/ 6 pm UTC/ 11:30 pm IST. Unlike other titles, Overwatch 2 generally does not feature additional downtime. The game allows players to preload the update content on certain platforms and launchers, such as PlayStation and Battle.net.

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Here's a detailed look at the release dates and times for different regions of the world:

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

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Preload size for Overwatch 2 Season 17 (Battle.net)

As of now, the details regarding the preloadable content for OW2 Season 17 have only been disclosed for the Battle.net platform. The preload size for PC via Battle.net is 4.8 GB.

If you want to preload the update content, follow these steps:

Launch Battle.net and proceed to log in using your credentials.
Go to your game library and click on "Overwatch 2".
Scroll down to the launch prompt. Right under there, you will find a prompt for "Download pre-release content". Click on it.

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Upon clicking on this prompt and successfully checking all boxes, you will begin downloading the pre-release content for the title. After completion, the content will be stored within your computer and will be accessible as the update goes live for all regions on June 24, 2025.

As soon as the new season debuts, you will be able to directly launch the game and join its queue without any hindrance. If you have a chance to preload the update content, we believe you should do so.

That's everything you need to know about the start date and preload information regarding OW2 Season 17: Powered Up!

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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 rack up close to 2 million reads and is fast approaching the 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.

In his free time, he loves to soak in the serenity of nature with walks and runs. He is an avid gardener as well.

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