Here’s how to pre-download Spellbinder ahead of Oct. 15.
A new season of Overwatch 2 is almost here, and players can now pre-download the Overwatch 2 Season 13 update ahead of time. Here are the instructions on how to do this and more.

How to pre-download Overwatch 2 Season 13
- Launch Battle.net and log in to your account
- Click on the Overwatch 2 logo
- Click on the gear icon next to the "Play" button
- Press the "Check for Updates" option
- Pre-download the upcoming patch

Pre-downloading the Overwatch 2 Season 13 update is easy. To begin, launch the Battle.net app and log in to your account. Next, click on the Overwatch 2 logo, select the gear icon next to the "Play" button, and go for the "Check for Updates" option. Finally, click on the text to pre-download Spellbinder ahead of Oct. 15.
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How to automatically download Overwatch 2 patches
- Launch Battle.net and log in to your account
- Click on Battle.net's logo
- Choose the "Settings" option
- Clock on the "Downloads" option
- Go to the "Game Updates" section
- Set your Overwatch 2 update preferences
- Press the "Done" button

To automatically download Overwatch 2 updates in the future, simply launch Battle.net, sign in to your account, click on the Battle.net logo, choose "Settings," select "Downloads," adjust your update preferences in the "Game Updates" section, and press the "Done" button.
What to expect in Overwatch 2 Season 13
- Junkenstein’s Laboratory game mode
- Mythic Spellbinder Widowmaker skin
- Mythic Deliverance Soldier: 76 weapon skin
- Overwatch 2 x My Hero Academia collaboration
- Gilded Aspects
- Circuit Royale, Dorado, Havana, and Numbani map updates

That's all for now. Are you ready for Season 13? Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates.