Overwatch 2 Introduces New Tank Hero Hazard
Players can test the Scottish hero Hazard during a weekend trial before his official release in December.
- Hazard is the 42nd hero in Overwatch 2 and the 13th tank character, set to join the game in season 14.
- He is part of the Phreaks, a group with a punk aesthetic, and his abilities include using a Gatling gun and creating spikes from his back.
- The hero's design and abilities were teased through graffiti on the game's Oasis map and a cinematic short.
- A weekend playtest from November 22 to 25 will allow players to try out Hazard ahead of his full release.
- Overwatch 2 remains busy with ongoing events, including a nostalgic Overwatch Classic event featuring the original 21 heroes.