Overwatch 2 Season 13 mid-season update: Release date, preload size, and what to expect

The Overwatch 2 Season 13 mid-season update is right around the corner. The upcoming patch will feature quite a few changes, incorporating new elements, such as Mythic-rarity cosmetics, fresh game modes, and much more. Season 13 has been met with utmost positivity by the majority of the community, and we believe the mid-season patch will simply make things even better.

This article will provide players with a detailed brief on the Overwatch 2 Season 13 mid-season update and what players can expect from it. Read below to know more.

Overwatch 2 Season 13 mid-season patch release date

The Overwatch 2 Season 13 mid-season update will go live for all regions on November 12, 2024. As of writing, players can already preload the entire mid-seasonal content into their PCs and consoles.

Preload size for PC

If you want to preload the Overwatch 2 Season 13 mid-season update on your PC, you can do so through the Battle.net launcher. As per reports, the preload size for the upcoming patch is 1.0 GB.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you navigate through Battle.net and get your hands on the mid-seasonal content:

Open Battle.net on your PC and log in.
Proceed to your Game Library.
Locate Overwatch 2 and open the library page for the title.
Now, scroll below till you see the 'Play' icon. Right underneath you will find a prompt for 'Download pre-release content'. Click on this button.
Authenticate any other prompts that pop up.

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Upon following these steps, you will successfully begin preloading the mid-seasonal content for Overwatch 2 Season 13.

Preloading is a great way to stay ahead of the curve. When you have all the content downloaded and installed on your respective devices, you can directly launch the game and hop into a match without having to wait in a queue.

As the update goes live, you do not have to worry about anything other than the game's server downtime being over.

What can we expect from the Overwatch 2 Season 13 mid-season update

With the upcoming mid-seasonal patch for OW2 Season 13, players can first and foremost expect a minor wave of hero updates. A balance update will roll out to improve the competitive integrity of the game and switch up the ongoing meta.

Furthermore, the long-teased Mythic-rarity weapon skin for Soldier:76 will finally surface with the mid-season update for Overwatch 2. If you have Mythic Prisms in store, you can directly get the weapon skin as soon as it hits the shop.

Last but not least, the developers have also been teasing a potential Overwatch Classic game mode. We believe this might be a brand-new addition featuring alongside this update.

That's all there is to know about the Overwatch 2 Season 13 mid-season update. For more related news and guides, stay tuned to Sportskeeda's Esports section.