Brace yourselves, Overwatch aficionados, for Mei has returned with all her cold spirit. Blizzard announced just this day that Season 16: Stadium shall center around our particular favorite climatologist. And honestly? We are here for it. The tweet actually says it all—this month, Mei’s taking over the battlefield, and if you’ve ever been on the wrong side of her ice wall or got caught in that ridiculously satisfying blizzard ult of hers, then you know it’ll be chaotic in the very best way.
What’s going on with Season 16? Sure does sound like something that goes with big, flashy arena, you know? Maybe some new maps, perhaps some fresh game modes—Blizzard is definitely keeping quiet about all the specifics, but the tease with Mei front and center? Yeah, that was no accident. This is all about her this season, and if you’ve been snoozing on her until now, wake up for the chance!
Mei has always been that kind of hero that either somebody loved or hated. There is just no in-between! Either you main her and love the insanity of turning enemies in solid-state onto a blueish tint, or you’re that poor dude stuck in her ult for five times in one match. Either way, she’s going to be iconic this season, which has a promise to go hard on her whole aura: snow, ice, perhaps even winter-themed skins? Let’s hope.
So now the real question is, what else comes with the rest of the Stadium? This, because normally the Overwatch season drops more than just one hero focus into the melee. New cosmetics are for sure in the cards, right? Perhaps an iconic skin for Mei that has been kept in the vault? Or, wild thought, maybe finally a new map would suit her abilities? A map set in a frost arena where ice walls are much less forgiving? Makes for some scary dreams, but kind of hype too.
And also, let’s keep in mind that timing is everything. Blizzard was just teasing Overwatch 2 for years, so it seems rather intentional for a season to revolve around Mei in this manner. Maybe they’re tweaking her kit slightly before the sequel wraps up? Or perhaps because we all missed her so much when she was nerfed into nothingness about a month ago, it feels like an ice queen redemption arc?
What’s the final verdict then? If you play Overwatch, you’re going to want to log in and see what this Stadium is about. Mei’s back, baby, and she is bringing the cold with her. Love or hate her, she is a huge part of what makes Overwatch fun (and frustrating!) to play. So get those snow boots ready, maybe some hot cocoa—and soon it’s time to freeze some fools.
And if “A-MEI-ZING!” is one of those lines that still makes you riled up? Well, have fun this season—you’re gonna need it against her!
