The Latest Breaking News from Overwatch

Blizzard drops ‘2’ from Overwatch ahead of season reset

Old name, new era.

Dot Esports · Feb 4

Overwatch 2 drops the 2 with a colossal overhaul — the Reign of Talon begins with 5 new characters dropping next week and a freakin' Hello Kitty collab

Blizzard's new Overwatch Spotlight presentation revealed that Overwatch 2 is dropping the 2, and now has a completely new live-service structure.

Windows Central · Feb 4

Blizzard renames Overwatch 2 to Overwatch, 4 years after deciding Overwatch was Overwatch 2, because "Overwatch is more than just a digit: it's a living universe," called Overwatch

Overwatch 2 is now Overwatch after being Overwatch which was Overwatch 2

GamesRadar · Feb 4

Even though Overwatch 2 canceled its story mode, Blizzard teases "to lean further into storytelling and character development" for the FPS' 10th anniversary

"We believe 2026 will be a year where our boldest ideas come to life"

GamesRadar · Dec 19, 2025

Overwatch 2 season 20 patch notes – Vendetta, Winter Wonderland, nerfs and buffs, plus more

The little lady with a big sword is just the start.

Destructoid · Dec 5, 2025

Overwatch 2's first melee damage hero was 'pushed forward' in the release schedule despite fans expecting a new tank: 'It's more about servicing that playstyle that we really didn't have in the roster'

Blizzard says Vendetta was too fun to skip.

PC Gamer · Nov 20, 2025

Overwatch fans are desperately trying to solve a mystery with its newest hero, but Blizzard already revealed the answer

Blizzard didn't do a great job at keeping this a secret.

PC Gamer · Nov 18, 2025

Overwatch 2's newest hero has roots in one of the best PvE missions I played 7 years ago

Looks like we're going with Hero 45.

PC Gamer · Nov 18, 2025

Marvel Rivals pulls another Overwatch, adds PvE "Marvel Zombies-inspired" mode in time for its first Halloween event with 5 playable heroes

And two zombified bosses

GamesRadar · Oct 17, 2025

'It should be silly': Overwatch 2's newest Halloween event, Haunted Masquerade, connects characters' lore while also not taking itself too seriously

Mask up

PC Gamer · Oct 15, 2025