Overwatch Classic Moth patch notes and abilities (Overwatch Anniversary 2025 Week 2)

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

It’s like September 2017 all over again. Here’s what you need to know about this returning Overwatch Classic game mode.

Overwatch Anniversary 2025 Week 2 features the Overwatch Classic Moth Meta mode, which is also called "Overwatch: Classic Moth" in the live game. Here's everything to know about the Overwatch Classic Moth patch notes and hero abilities.

All of the playable heroes in this game mode (Screenshot via esports.gg)
All of the playable heroes in this game mode (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Moth patch notes

Read on for all of the Overwatch Classic Moth abilities and details for each playable hero. Since this mode brings back the meta from September 2017, it can be a good idea to revisit each hero's kit before queuing up.

In terms of the tank heroes, you can choose from D.Va, Orisa, Reinhardt, Roadhog, Winston, and Zarya. Meanwhile, the offense heroes are Cassidy, Genji, Pharah, Reaper, Soldier; 76, Sombra, Tracer, and Doomfist. As for the defense heroes, they are Bastion, Hanzo, Junkrat, Mei, Torbjourn, and Widowmaker. Finally, the support heroes include Ana, Lucio, Mercy, Zenyatta, and Symmetra.

If you're familiar with present-day Overwatch 2, then you may notice that Doomfist is an offense hero in Overwatch Classic. Just keep this in mind during hero selection. Remember that Symmetra is also a support hero in this one instead of a damage hero!

Cassidy, Genji, and Doomfist are playable in this game mode (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Cassidy, Genji, and Doomfist are playable in this game mode (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic D.Va abilities

D.Va's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
D.Va's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Orisa abilities

Orisa's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Orisa's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Reinhardt abilities

Reinhardt's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Reinhardt's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Roadhog abilities

Roadhog's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Roadhog's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Winston abilities

Winston's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Winston's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Zarya abilities

Zarya's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Zarya's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Cassidy abilities

Cassidy's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Cassidy's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Doomfist abilities

Doomfist's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Doomfist's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Genji abilities

Genji's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Genji's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Pharah abilities

Pharah's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Pharah's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Reaper abilities

Reaper's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Reaper's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Soldier: 76 abilities

Soldier: 76's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Soldier: 76's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Sombra abilities

Sombra's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Sombra's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Tracer abilities

Tracer's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Tracer's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Bastion abilities

Bastion's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Bastion's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Hanzo abilities

Hanzo's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Hanzo's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Junkrat abilities

Junkrat's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Junkrat's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Mei abilities

Mei's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Mei's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Torbjorn abilities

Torbjorn's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Torbjorn's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Widowmaker abilities

Widowmaker's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Widowmaker's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Ana abilities

Ana's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Ana's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Lucio abilities

Lucio's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Lucio's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Mercy abilities

Mercy's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Mercy's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Symmetra abilities

Symmetra's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Symmetra's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic Zenyatta abilities

Zenyatta's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Zenyatta's kit (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch Classic enters Overwatch Anniversary 2025 Week 2

Completing matches in this particular game mode between Sept. 23 and Sept. 30 means progress toward the Overwatch Anniversary Week 2 challenges. For example, finishing the Classic Games I one grants you the Jade Maisie player icon and Bixi Hazard spray. Meanwhile, completing Classic Games II results in the Tusk weapon charm and Bixi Hazard name card. If you group up with other players and complete 10 games with them, then you can also earn an epic loot box as well.

Be sure to check out our guide on all of this year's Overwatch Anniversary Week 2 challenges and rewards for the details. You can also read up on the Mirrorwatch abilities before jumping into the fray in this week's featured game modes.

That's all for now. Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates on everything Overwatch 2!