As Overwatch 2 celebrates its first anniversary as a free-to-play game, it brings an exciting update for players: the introduction of Hero Mastery in Season 6 and the expansion of this system in Season 8. Let’s dive into what this means for your gameplay and the rewards you can earn!
Hero Mastery System: A New Challenge
Season 8’s Fresh Additions
Overwatch 2 adds a new set of heroes to its Mastery system, joining the initial group of Mercy, Reinhardt, Sojourn, Tracer, and Winston. This season, you can delve into the Mastery tracks of Mei, D.Va, Echo, and Genji.
Event Missions and Rewards
Reach for the Stars!
- Mission: Achieve 5 stars in any Hero Mastery course in Season 8.
- Reward: 1000 XP
Field Experience I/II/III
- Mission: Complete 6/12/18 matches (victories count double).
- Reward: 2500 XP for each tier.
The Skills
- Mission: Complete 5 challenges in the Hero Mastery event.
- Reward: 10000 XP + Rocket Bot Souvenir
Hero Master
- Mission: Achieve 3 stars and all emblems in any Hero Mastery course.
- Reward: 1000 XP
A Star is Born
- Mission: Achieve 3 stars in any Hero Mastery course.
- Reward: 1000 XP
Make a Wish
- Mission: Achieve 4 stars in any Hero Mastery course.
- Reward: 1000 XP
Speed Run
- Mission: Complete any Hero Mastery course with a triple final bonus.
- Reward: 1000 XP
New Year. New Hero Mastery missions 🏅 💥
Play as Lucio TODAY and look out for even more new missions in the coming weeks 🏆 pic.twitter.com/9irGBJjnmD
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) January 2, 2024
Mastery Tracks & Rewards
Unlock unique cosmetics and XP packs as you play through the Mastery levels of your favorite heroes. This system is designed to offer an in-depth experience and rewards your dedication to mastering each character.