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Overwatch Drops the '2' as Blizzard Launches Year-Long 'Reign of Talon' on Feb. 10

Blizzard positions the hero shooter as a persistent platform through a connected six-season story arc.

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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 February 10 with five new heroes—Domina, Emre, Anran, Mizuki, and Jetpack Cat—with five more planned through 2026 for a total of 10 this year.
  • The update introduces role sub-roles with unique passives and a redesigned UI/UX featuring faster navigation and a new 3D hero lobby.
  • A five-week Conquest meta event will let players align with Overwatch or Talon to earn faction rewards and dozens of loot boxes.
  • Blizzard will deliver the narrative across in-game events, cinematics, comics, and live map changes, with the season count resetting to 1 for 2026.
  • A native Nintendo Switch 2 edition is planned to arrive with Season 2 in spring, alongside ongoing additions like two new core maps, post-match accolades, and Stadium improvements.