Blizzard has today pulled back the curtain on what's in store for Overwatch 2 in 2026, and there's certainly a lot to look forward to — the game's even getting a slight name change, as it's reverting to just "Overwatch" from now on.
The main plan for 2026 is to tell a "multi-faceted, fully-connected story across the entire year" in the form of something called The Reign of Talon. There will be 10 new heroes released along the way, with five all landing on February 10th when Season 1 officially kicks off.
"For the first time in Overwatch history we’re telling a multi-faceted, fully-connected story across the entire year. You’ll experience a narrative arc with a set beginning, middle, and end, beginning with an all-new Season 1 through Season 6, before a new Season 1 launches in 2027.
Overwatch’s fight against Talon will evolve in real time, as players watch the world shift around them through updated maps, new art, and more."
The first five heroes that are arriving on February 10th have been revealed, and they are as follows:
- DOMINA (Tank) - Heiress and vice president of Vishkar Industries. Though Domina is not a formal member of Talon, a partnership with Vendetta has granted Vishkar Industries lucrative redevelopment rights for territories under Talon control. Using advanced Vishkar technology, Domina is the first true poke tank since Sigma—an elegant long‑range controller with deadly zone dominance.
- EMRE (Damage) - Emre is a former member of the Overwatch Strike Team. He once stood as an example of Overwatch’s ideals, but as Overwatch lost sight of its mission, Emre chose to leave. Freja tracked him down and discovered that his body has been altered with cybernetic modifications. His mind appears to be in conflict; sometimes he behaves like the person he once was, and other times he seems detached. Now aligned with Vendetta, Emre brings a fast-paced, run‑and‑gun damage style.
- MIZUKI (Support) - Mizuki is a member of the Hashimoto clan, which is aligned with Talon. He has endured years of misfortune and pressure within the clan’s hierarchy. Some believe he may not be suited for the life he has been raised into, but through dedication and influence from senior clan members, he has become a key player. Mizuki has been tasked with infiltrating the Yokai near Kanezaka, but there is concern that he may be influenced by them or potentially drawn to Overwatch.
- ANRAN (Damage) (Hero Trial on Feb. 5) - The older sister of Wuyang, Anran harnesses the power of Fire when in the heat of battle. She is confident and hardworking, holding others to the standards she maintains for herself. Anran joins Overwatch with the intent to save the world and to keep Wuyang out of trouble.
- JETPACK CAT (Support) - Found as a stray in Gibraltar, little is known about Jetpack Cat other than how dangerous she is in fights, with quick reflexes and a kit befitting a feline Hero.
There's loads more to look forward to in Overwatch this year, including a new Conquest meta event, a UI/UX refresh, new Mythics and collabs, a new Japan Night map in Season 3, and various other goodies. You can find out more about all of these over on the official Overwatch website.
For now, we'll leave you with an overview of content heading to Overwatch in 2026, and don't forget that you're no longer searching for "Overwatch 2" on the Xbox Store — it's just called "Overwatch" now!
