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What changed in Overwatch® in 2026

37 updates · 11 main milestones · Jan 13, 2026 to Jun 9, 2026

  1. 2 events
    Introduction of Shion as a New Heronew contentMilestone

    Join Shion, the Hashimoto Clan's most terrifying elder, as she battles against Sojourn.

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    Season 3: Into the Tiger’s Den Announcementseasonal event

    Find out what happens next in the Reign of Talon when Season 3 arrives on June 16.

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  2. 1 event
    Junkrat's Lootbox Hunt Eventseasonal event

    Participate in Junkrat’s Loot Hunt from June 5-8 for rewards and loot boxes.

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  3. 1 event
    Golden Mode Returns for Week Threegameplay

    Golden mode from 2020 is available from May 26 to June 1.

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  4. 1 event
    Mystery Showdown Returns for Week Twogameplay

    Mystery Showdown mode returns from May 19 to May 25.

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  5. 8 events
    New Orchestral Music Addedaudio

    New orchestral music has been added to the game for the anniversary.

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    Login Loot for Long-Time Playersquality of life

    Claim rewards recognizing your time in the fight with login loot for 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 years of play.

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    Exclusive Rewards and Skinsnew contentMilestone

    Earn original roster-inspired skins, fresh colors, and exclusive cosmetics, including a Legendary 10-Years Cheers Tracer skin.

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    Classic Mode Returns for Week Onegameplay

    Classic mode from 2016 is available from May 12 to May 18.

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    Return of Winston Cinematicvisuals

    The iconic Winston 'Are you with us?' cinematic returns for the anniversary.

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    Overwatch 10th Anniversary Celebrationseasonal eventMilestone

    A celebration featuring throwback modes and community challenges to unlock rewards.

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    Updated Menus for Anniversaryui ux

    Menus have been updated to celebrate the 10th Anniversary.

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    Anniversary Loot Boxesnew contentMilestone

    Stack up to five Anniversary Loot Boxes each week, each containing 60 items with no duplicates.

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  6. 1 event
    Junkrat's Loot Hunt Eventseasonal event

    Participate in Junkrat's Loot Hunt from May 8 - 11 to earn Loot Boxes through match play with flexible challenges.

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  7. 1 event
    4v4 Evolved: All Emre Eventseasonal event

    From April 28 – May 11, participate in a team deathmatch with eight Emres, where only one team will claim victory.

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  8. 4 events
    Ranked system updatesui ux

    Changes to competitive play structure or ranking system.

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    Hero balance adjustmentsbalance change

    Balance tuning and adjustments for multiple heroes.

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    New cosmetics releasedother

    New skins, emotes, highlights, and cosmetic items available.

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    Season 2 launchedseasonal eventMilestone

    New seasonal content, battle pass, and limited-time rewards.

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  9. 3 events
    Anniversary celebrationother

    Special anniversary event with exclusive rewards.

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    Season 2 launchedseasonal eventMilestone

    New seasonal content, battle pass, and limited-time rewards.

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    New cosmetics releasedother

    New skins, emotes, highlights, and cosmetic items available.

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  10. 1 event
    Season 2 launchedseasonal eventMilestone

    New seasonal content, battle pass, and limited-time rewards.

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  11. 1 event
    Season 1 launchedseasonal eventMilestone

    New seasonal content, battle pass, and limited-time rewards.

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  12. 1 event
    Performance optimizationsperformance

    Performance improvements and optimization updates.

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  13. 3 events
    Performance optimizationsperformance

    Performance improvements and optimization updates.

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    Bug fixes and stability improvementsbug fix

    Patch addressing bug fixes and game stability.

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    Event: on desktop or mobile, spend time with iconic Heroes, uncover inside jokes and easter eggs, and earn seasonal event

    Limited-time event with special challenges and rewards.

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  14. 2 events
    New cosmetics releasedother

    New skins, emotes, highlights, and cosmetic items available.

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    Event: turns the Overwatch-Talon conflict into a living, multi-phase event where you influence the fight foseasonal event

    Limited-time event with special challenges and rewards.

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  15. 1 event
    Hero balance adjustmentsbalance change

    Balance tuning and adjustments for multiple heroes.

    Steam
  16. 3 events
    Ranked system updatesui ux

    Changes to competitive play structure or ranking system.

    Steam
    Season 1 launchedseasonal eventMilestone

    New seasonal content, battle pass, and limited-time rewards.

    Steam
    New cosmetics releasedother

    New skins, emotes, highlights, and cosmetic items available.

    Steam
  17. 1 event
    Season 18 launchedseasonal eventMilestone

    New seasonal content, battle pass, and limited-time rewards.

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  18. 1 event
    Season 1 launchedseasonal eventMilestone

    New seasonal content, battle pass, and limited-time rewards.

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  19. 1 event
    Anniversary celebrationother

    Special anniversary event with exclusive rewards.

    Steam