What changed in Overwatch® in 2026

New rank added along with Comp Rank Reset and Team Drives for group rewards.

Complete challenges to support your favorite MEKA pilot and earn rewards.

D.Mon joins the roster with a Plasma Saber and Power Barrier.

Players can choose which track to unlock rewards first and swap eligible Legendary rewards.

New map reworks and Mythics are set to be introduced this season.

Busan features new damage details, graffiti, and personal touches in D.Mon's room after the Junker and Talon attacks.

A new weapon skin for Sojourn that reacts to eliminations with visual effects.

Players can now choose which Legendary skin to pursue first and utilize a Tier Hack once per Battle Pass.

A customizable Mythic skin for Genji with four levels of personalization.

Introduction of a Team Status Indicator, Tank Hero Protect stat, and improved healing recognition.

A collection exploring two sides of hero aesthetics, available from August 11-30.

D.Mon, a former pro gamer, joins the Tank roster with unique abilities including a Plasma Saber and Power Barrier.

A collection of skins reimagining Overwatch Heroes as deities, available from August 11-30.

A new mode where players can queue solo or with friends and stay grouped for multiple matches.

New routes and traversal options added to Paraíso and Eichenwalde for improved gameplay flow.

An event from September 1-14 allowing players to earn Cheer through challenges and support their favorite conference.

A three-week event allowing players to support their favorite MEKA pilots through challenges and voting.

Participate in Junkrat's Loot Hunt from July 31 to August 3 for rewards and Loot Boxes.

Participate in Junkrat's Loot Hunt from July 31 to August 3 for rewards and loot boxes.

Introducing the Overwatch® BlizzCon® Bundle featuring exclusive items inspired by the Lich Queen Mei.

A new Legendary Skin for Mei inspired by the Lich Queen.

A new weapon charm themed around the Lichimari King.

A new spray featuring Lich Queen Mei.

A new weapon skin for Ana inspired by Frostmourne.

Participate in Junkrat's Loot Hunt from July 10 - 13 for rewards through match play.

Explore the new Tokyo map where Shion reigns supreme, featuring Hashimoto, Yokai, and Subway locations.

Includes Illari’s Ascendant Phoenix Mythic Hero Skin, Hanzo’s Tokyo Rebel Mythic Weapon Skin, and new Ultra Skins with added VFX.

Anima Strike is a three-week event featuring a new Tokyo map with daily and weekly challenges.

Shion, the Hashimoto Clan’s most terrifying elder, joins the roster with dual semi-auto pistols and a motorcycle.

Complete daily and weekly challenges to uncover lore and earn rewards.

Win matches on unique days to earn additional Loot Boxes.

Battle through the streets of Tokyo in the new map filled with cultural nods and easter eggs.

Finish the main route to unlock a prestige path for additional rewards.

Earn Loot Boxes by logging in, completing challenges, and winning games throughout the season.

Track your progress directly from the main lobby and Challenge Tracker.

Earn over 50 themed rewards throughout the three-week event.

Play up to 36 games each week to dig up more rewards, with wins counting for double progress.

Earn new rewards based on the path you choose in the new event.

Complete weekly challenges to uncover Base, Epic, and Legendary Loot Boxes.

Choose your own route through Tokyo's streets, leading to different rewards and discoveries.

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

Season 3, titled 'Into the Tiger’s Den', will arrive on June 16, continuing the Reign of Talon storyline.

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

Shion, a hitscan Damage Hero, joins the roster with unique abilities including dual semi-auto pistols and an omnidirectional dash.

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

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

Mystery Showdown mode returns from May 19 to May 25.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Menus have been updated to celebrate the 10th Anniversary.

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

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

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

Changes to competitive play structure or ranking system.

Balance tuning and adjustments for multiple heroes.

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

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

Special anniversary event with exclusive rewards.

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

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

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

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

Performance improvements and optimization updates.

Performance improvements and optimization updates.

Patch addressing bug fixes and game stability.

Limited-time event with special challenges and rewards.

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

Limited-time event with special challenges and rewards.

Balance tuning and adjustments for multiple heroes.

Changes to competitive play structure or ranking system.

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

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

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

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

Special anniversary event with exclusive rewards.