Overwatch players ask when does season 5 end in Overwatch competitive play? Since the season length is only 2-3 months, players will need time to earn their rewards. Luckily Blizzard has announced the Overwatch Season 5 End Date ahead of time.
First, let’s talk about what happens when Overwatch Season 5 Ends.
- Players will receive their Season 5 End Rewards.
- Season 6 will begin shortly after.
- Players will undergo 10 Placement Matches again before they can play competitive play in the Next Season.
Overwatch Season 5 End
Overwatch Season 5 End Date:
25 August, 2017
| Season 1 | Started June 28, 2016 | Ended on August 18, 2016 |
| Season 2 | Started September 1, 2016 | Ended on November 24, 2016 |
| Season 3 | Started December 1, 2016 | Ended on February 22, 2017 |
| Season 4 | Started March 1, 2017 | Ended on May 29, 2017 |
| Season 5 | Started May 31, 2017 | Ends on August 28, 2017 |
| Season 6 | Starts August 31, 2017 | Ends on TBA |
Overwatch Players will simply earn Rewards for participating in competitive play. While other rewards require certain skill ratings from players before the can earn them. below we list the rewards earned from simply participating in Season 5.
While other rewards require certain skill ratings within the competitive play mode at the end of the season in Overwatch.
below we list the rewards earned from simply participating in OW Season 5. You can view all of the season 5 end rewards and how to unlock them using our Overwatch Rewards Guide.
Overwatch Season 5 End Player Icon Reward: Unlocked by completing all 10 placement matches before Season 4 ends.
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