Season 8.5 launches with Cyclops, K'un‑Lun map and 18v18 Bounty Annihilation mode

Season 8.5 adds a new hero (Cyclops), a large K'un‑Lun arena map with an 18v18 mode, new store bundles and esports event integrations.

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- Cyclops is introduced as the season's new playable character.
- K'un‑Lun: Shenloong Arena is added as a legendary/tournament map.
- Map ties into a martial-arts themed tournament (Shenloong Tournament) in the update.
- New Bounty Annihilation 18v18 (large-scale) mode is included.
- Store adds themed bundles (e.g., Cyclops bundles, Phoenix bundles, 616 Vault sale).
- Esports events: 'Shenloong Tournament' and Twitch Drops (Storm costume) and Ignite Series playoff missions noted.
- New story missions featuring Cyclops and other characters are part of the season.
- Patch notes reported to include balance tweaks and bug fixes (examples cited: Black Cat and Devil Dinosaur adjustments).

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