Overwatch 2 just got a huge update which included Freja being added to Stadium and more.
Overwatch 2 just dropped a huge update, which includes multiple nerfs and even the new damage hero Freja being added to Stadium. Here is everything you need to know about Overwatch 2's recent update.
Freja added to Stadium in new Overwatch 2 update
The most recent Overwatch 2 update, which was released on May 20, 2025, adds the popular hero, Freja, to Stadium. Stadium is a newer game mode in Overwatch 2 that puts players on a team of five and has them compete in a best-of-seven (bo7) battle.
However, not every hero joined Stadium upon its release.
Since Stadium's release, many have called for the crossbow-wielding hero, Freja, to be included in the game mode. Now, with Overwatch 2's newest update, Freja finally finds herself in the game mode.
Not only is Freja now in Stadium, but she also got a plethora of new powers that are only available within the five-versus-five (5v5) game mode.
All Freja Stadium powers
- Cyclone:
- When you use Updraft, fire a Take Aim bolt at your crosshair.
- Seekerpoint:
- When Take Aim bolt sticks an enemy, automatically fire three additional crossbow shots at them that deal 66% reduced damage.
- Seismic Shot:
- Take Aim explosion radius is increased by 33%. Double this if the bolt is stuck to a target.
- Thread the Needle:
- Take Aim bolts pierce enemies. Additional explosions deal 66% reduced damage.
- Deep Pockets:
- When you use an ability, restore 50% of your Max Ammo.
- Forager:
- For 2 seconds after using Quick Dash, Revdraw Crossbow hits heal you for 3% of your Max Life.
- Peak Performance:
- While firing Revdraw Crossbow, your fall speed is decreased by 80%.
- Redux:
- Revdraw Crossbow hits against targets struck by a Take Aim bolt or Bola Shot, reduces your abilities' cooldown by 5%, and refunds one ammo.
- Volley à Deux:
- Every fifth Revdraw Crossbow shot fires an additional 2 bolts in a spread that deal 50% reduced damage.
- Lille Fælde:
- After using Updraft, your next Take Aim while airborne fires a Bola Shot that deals 60% reduced damage instead of an explosive bolt.
- So Cooked:
- Bola Shot's damaging zone deals 50% more damage and lingers for 3 seconds. Bola Shot eliminations count toward Bounty Hunting.
- Mighty Gust:
- Updraft launches a wind blast toward your crosshair, knocking back enemies and dealing 40 ability damage.
While Freja's new abilities look promising, it will be a day or two before Overwatch 2 fans really know how overpowered she is or not.
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Soldier: 76 and Reinhardt get heavy nerfs
While the addition of Freja to Stadium is huge in the eyes of many Overwatch 2 fans, players of Soldier: 76 and Reinhardt are having quite the sad day, as the two took some heavy nerfs in the new update.
Soldier: 76 nerfs:
- Reduced increased Explosion Damage to 15% (down from 25%).
Reinhardt nerfs:
- Smashing (Power):
- Reduced Move Speed per stack to 1% (down from 2%).
- Reduced Life Steal per stack to 3% (down from 5%).
- Increased maximum stacks to 10 (up from 5).
- Reduced duration to two seconds (down from 3 seconds).
- To Me, My Friends! (Power):
- Increased healing based on Max Life to 4% (up from 3%).
- Wilhelmwagen (Power):
- Decreased healing from damage mitigated to 5% (down from 15%).
- Rocket Strike (Item):
- Decreased Fire Strike Projectile Speed to 25% (down from 50%).
- Decreased Ability Power to 10% (down from 20%).
- Chimera's Maw (Item):
- Decreased Ability Power to 5% (down from 10%).
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