What changed in Overwatch® in 2026
62 updates · 20 main milestones · Jan 13, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026
- 1 eventJunkrat's Loot Hunt Eventseasonal event
Participate in Junkrat's Loot Hunt from July 10 - 13 for rewards through match play.
Steam - 15 eventsNew Tokyo Map Introducednew contentMilestone
Explore the new Tokyo map where Shion reigns supreme, featuring Hashimoto, Yokai, and Subway locations.
SteamNew Cosmetics Available in Season 3 Battle Pass and ShopshopIncludes Illari’s Ascendant Phoenix Mythic Hero Skin, Hanzo’s Tokyo Rebel Mythic Weapon Skin, and new Ultra Skins with added VFX.
SteamAnima Strike Meta Event Launchseasonal eventMilestoneAnima Strike is a three-week event featuring a new Tokyo map with daily and weekly challenges.
SteamIntroduction of New Damage Hero Shionnew contentMilestoneShion, the Hashimoto Clan’s most terrifying elder, joins the roster with dual semi-auto pistols and a motorcycle.
SteamDaily and Weekly ChallengesgameplayComplete daily and weekly challenges to uncover lore and earn rewards.
SteamMatch Wins for Additional Loot BoxesgameplayWin matches on unique days to earn additional Loot Boxes.
SteamLaunch of New Hybrid Map Neon Junctionnew contentMilestoneBattle through the streets of Tokyo in the new map filled with cultural nods and easter eggs.
SteamUnlock Prestige PathgameplayFinish the main route to unlock a prestige path for additional rewards.
SteamExcavation Initiative Seasonal Eventseasonal eventMilestoneEarn Loot Boxes by logging in, completing challenges, and winning games throughout the season.
SteamProgress Tracking in Main Lobbyui uxTrack your progress directly from the main lobby and Challenge Tracker.
SteamOver 50 Themed Rewardsquality of lifeEarn over 50 themed rewards throughout the three-week event.
SteamIncreased Game Count for RewardsgameplayPlay up to 36 games each week to dig up more rewards, with wins counting for double progress.
SteamAnima Strike Meta Eventseasonal eventMilestoneEarn new rewards based on the path you choose in the new event.
SteamWeekly Challenges for Loot BoxesgameplayComplete weekly challenges to uncover Base, Epic, and Legendary Loot Boxes.
SteamBranching Paths for RewardsgameplayChoose your own route through Tokyo's streets, leading to different rewards and discoveries.
Steam - 4 eventsIntroduction of Shion as a New Heronew contentMilestone
Join Shion, the Hashimoto Clan's most terrifying elder, as she battles against Sojourn.
SteamSeason 3: Into the Tiger’s Den Announcementseasonal eventMilestoneSeason 3, titled 'Into the Tiger’s Den', will arrive on June 16, continuing the Reign of Talon storyline.
SteamSeason 3: Into the Tiger’s Den Announcementseasonal eventFind out what happens next in the Reign of Talon when Season 3 arrives on June 16.
SteamIntroduction of New Hero: Shionnew contentMilestoneShion, a hitscan Damage Hero, joins the roster with unique abilities including dual semi-auto pistols and an omnidirectional dash.
Steam - 1 eventJunkrat's Lootbox Hunt Eventseasonal event
Participate in Junkrat’s Loot Hunt from June 5-8 for rewards and loot boxes.
Steam - 1 eventGolden Mode Returns for Week Threegameplay
Golden mode from 2020 is available from May 26 to June 1.
Steam - 1 eventMystery Showdown Returns for Week Twogameplay
Mystery Showdown mode returns from May 19 to May 25.
Steam - 8 eventsNew Orchestral Music Addedaudio
New orchestral music has been added to the game for the anniversary.
SteamLogin Loot for Long-Time Playersquality of lifeClaim rewards recognizing your time in the fight with login loot for 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 years of play.
SteamExclusive Rewards and Skinsnew contentMilestoneEarn original roster-inspired skins, fresh colors, and exclusive cosmetics, including a Legendary 10-Years Cheers Tracer skin.
SteamClassic Mode Returns for Week OnegameplayClassic mode from 2016 is available from May 12 to May 18.
SteamReturn of Winston CinematicvisualsThe iconic Winston 'Are you with us?' cinematic returns for the anniversary.
SteamOverwatch 10th Anniversary Celebrationseasonal eventMilestoneA celebration featuring throwback modes and community challenges to unlock rewards.
SteamAnniversary Loot Boxesnew contentMilestoneStack up to five Anniversary Loot Boxes each week, each containing 60 items with no duplicates.
Steam - 1 eventJunkrat'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.
Steam - 1 event4v4 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.
Steam - 4 eventsSeason 2 launchedseasonal eventMilestone
New seasonal content, battle pass, and limited-time rewards.
Steam - 1 eventSeason 2 launchedseasonal eventMilestone
New seasonal content, battle pass, and limited-time rewards.
Steam - 1 eventSeason 1 launchedseasonal eventMilestone
New seasonal content, battle pass, and limited-time rewards.
Steam - 1 event
- 3 eventsEvent: 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.
Steam - 1 event
- 1 eventSeason 18 launchedseasonal eventMilestone
New seasonal content, battle pass, and limited-time rewards.
Steam - 1 eventSeason 1 launchedseasonal eventMilestone
New seasonal content, battle pass, and limited-time rewards.
Steam - 1 event