Overwatch 2 Update 4.02 Patch Notes (OW2 Ver. 4.02)

Overwatch 2 update 4.02 is available to download on PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox One. According to the official OW2 update 4.02 patch notes, the latest hotfix reduces Freja’s income from damage and healing by 25% to curb her snowballing in Stadium. Stadium Ranked Skill Bonus cap is raised to 50 for top ranks. Today’s OW2 update 4.02 also includes stability fixes.

OW2 Update 4.02 patch notes – May 24, 2025

OW2 Update 4.02
OW2 Update 4.02

Stadium Updates

Freja Balance Adjustments

  • Reduced income from damage and healing by 25%

    • Targets snowball potential and economy advantage in Stadium mode

Stadium Rankings

  • Increased Skill Bonus cap for high ranks

    • Skill Bonus cap increased from 25 to 50 for Pro, All-Star, and Legend ranks


Challenges & Rewards

All-Star Challenge

  • Extended through the end of Season 17

  • All-Star Juno Legendary Skin can now be earned in Season 16 or 17

Previously, a major Overwatch 2 update 3.94 added a new game mode – Hero Mastery as well as various changes to heroes, including damage adjustments, cooldown tweaks, and improvements to abilities. Today’s Overwatch 2 patch 4.02 will fix a few of these issues.

Download free Overwatch 2 update 4.02 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox One.

Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson
Jack focuses on sports games, covering everything from FIFA and NBA 2K to arcade-style hits. When not analyzing roster updates or gameplay mechanics.
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