Overwatch Evolves: Ditches the Number, Unleashes 10 New Heroes & Talon Story Arc on Switch 2 - briefly
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Blizzard Entertainment has officially rebranded Overwatch 2 to simply Overwatch, dropping the "2" as the game enters a new era. The change accompanies the launch of "The Reign of Talon," a year-long narrative arc spanning Seasons 1 through 6 in 2026.
This marks the franchise's first fully connected annual storyline, centered on Talon's rise to global dominance and Overwatch's fightback, delivered through in-game events, hero trailers, animated comics, short stories, map updates, and more.A record 10 new heroes will join the roster throughout the year. Five launch immediately with Season 1 on February 10, 2026: Talon-aligned Domina (Tank), Emre (Damage), and Mizuki (Support), plus Overwatch-aligned Anran (Damage) and Jetpack Cat (Support).
The remaining five arrive one per season from Season 2 onward.Season 1 begins February 10, with Anran available early via Hero Trial from February 5–10.A native version of Overwatch for Nintendo Switch 2 arrives in Season 2 this spring.
Overwatch is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Battle.net. |
Updated:11:06 PM CEST Jun,04
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