Blizzard has announced that Overwatch 2 is being rebranded to Overwatch, and a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game will launch in spring 2026. Overwatch will explore a “bold new chapter” with a year-long narrative, 10 new heroes, new events and much more starting February 10 with Season 1 “Reign of Talon.” Five of the 10 new heroes will be playable at launch, and more details about the Switch 2 version of Overwatch will be revealed at a later date.
Here’s what Overwatch players can expect in Reign of Talon, via Blizzard:
10 New Heroes in 2026, with Five Launching on February 10
Dive into combat with the highly anticipated debut of five new heroes, including Talon-aligned Domina, Emre, and Mizuki, alongside Overwatch-aligned powerhouses Anran (Hero Trial: Feb 5–10) and Jetpack Cat. An additional Hero will launch each Season (2-6), bringing innovative abilities and captivating gameplay to shake up every fight, with each driving the ongoing narrative forward.
Ongoing Story Evolution
Follow Talon’s global supremacy unfold in Season 1 through in-game events, hero trailers, animated comics, short stories, and map updates. Experience live storytelling in real-time, as a yearlong narrative arc begins to unfold starting now!
Meta Event – Conquest
A faction war like no other! Align with Overwatch or Talon across five weeks to fight for rewards, including 66 lootboxes, Legendary Echo skins, faction-themed titles, and more.
UI and UX Overhaul
Players will see a major interface redesign featuring modernized menus, faster navigation, and an all-new 3D hero lobby—crafted to ensure an epic user experience.
Hello Kitty and Friends Collaboration (Feb 10-23)
The Overwatch x Hello Kitty and Friends collab brings a whole lot of adorable to the game. The crossover pairs Overwatch Heroes with iconic Hello Kitty and Friends characters like Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and Cinnamoroll, because nothing says friendship like jumping into action alongside your favorite team.
Dropping the “2”
Overwatch is more than just a digit: it’s a living universe that keeps growing, keeps surprising, and keeps bringing players together from around the world. This year marks a huge turning point in how the development team envisions the future of Overwatch, so we are officially dropping the “2” and moving forward as “Overwatch.”
Overwatch 2 initially released in 2022 as a free-to-play sequel to the 2016 hero shooter. While the game was supposed to release a full PvE campaign, Blizzard cancelled the narrative component in 2024. Instead, the game has received collaborations with media properties such as Diablo, Cowboy Bebop, Transformers, Gundam Wing, and Street Fighter 6.
