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Blizzard Rebrands Overwatch 2 as Overwatch, Launches Major Overhaul on Feb. 10

Blizzard shifts to annual, expansion‑style updates anchored by a connected narrative to steady content delivery, aiming to regain player confidence.

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Image: Blizzard Entertainment
A screenshot of Jetpack Cat in Overwatch. An orange tabby cat with goggles is standing on a flying contraption with guns and boosters attached.
A photo of several Blizzard developers sitting in chairs during a presentation to press for the Overawatch Spotlight announcements. From left to right: Blizzard president Johanna Faries, general manager and head of development for live service and mobile games Walter Kong, executive producer Ben Bell, game director Aaron Keller, and art director Dion Rogers.

Overview

  • Season 1 begins Feb. 10 with The Reign of Talon, a six‑season arc delivered through in‑game events, cinematics, comics, and live map updates.
  • Five heroes arrive at launch—Domina (Tank), Emre and Anran (Damage), Mizuki and Jetpack Cat (Support)—with five more planned across 2026.
  • New sub‑roles add role‑specific passives for Tanks, Damage, and Supports to better define playstyles and give designers more balance levers.
  • A broad UI/UX redesign debuts a 3D hero lobby, faster navigation, a revamped hero gallery, and Stadium mode improvements including new icons and a Hero Builder.
  • Season 1 features a five‑week Conquest faction event and refreshed cosmetics with new Mythics, a Hello Kitty collaboration, and a native Switch 2 version slated for Season 2 in spring.