Blizzard Entertainment is just minutes away from showcasing the future of Overwatch with its big Spotlight event, and we’re here to break down every last reveal.
The team says today’s show, which is scheduled to begin on Twitch and YouTube at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, will kick off “the next chapter of Overwatch” – but what does Talon have to do with it? Players have spent the last week swimming in rumors of title changes, new heroes, and story updates as the once-controversial hero shooter continues to claw its way back to greatness. It’s all just talk for now, but we won’t have to wait much longer to find out if this make-or-break moment is enough to keep longtime fans – and maybe even newcomers – showing up throughout 2026.
We’ll be listing all of the biggest announcements for you here, so be sure to keep refreshing this page for everything Blizzard has to show. If the presentation has even half the number of announcements revealed at the Overwatch 2 2025 Spotlight, you’re definitely going to want to tune in.
Blizzard Stars the Show With the First Proper Overwatch Cinematic in Years
Season 20 character Vendetta was the focus for the beginning of today's show in what is the first proper Overwatch cinematic in years. The video sees her take down Doomfist in front of Reaper, Sombra, Moira, and more as she ushers in a new era for Overwatch – and Talon.
The Reign of Talon Is Here
As teased by a surprise update last week, Overwatch is launching into a new annual story event called The Reign of Talon. The narrative arc will unfold throughout 2026, beginning with Season 1 on February 10. Director Aaron Keller says the narrative will feature comics, animated hero trailers, and more, with everything fully integrated in-game. Then, as the story reaches its end later this year, a new Season 1 will begin a new chapter in 2027.
A whopping 10 heroes will launch between now and the end of the year, promising to make Overwatch in 2026 the hero shooter's biggest year yet.
Meet Your New Overwatch Launch Heroes
As Blizzard kicks off a new chapter for Overwatch, it's giving players an unprecendented five new playable character to control – and they launch next week. Starting with Season 1 on February 10, players will have access to the following three Talon members and two Overwatch heroes:
- Domina (Talon/Tank)
- Emre (Talon/Damage)
- Mizuki (Talon/Support)
- Anran (Talon/Damage)
- Jetpack Cat (Talon/Support)
Domina is the first new character we get to meet, and she's also the first Poke Tank since Sigma. Using medium-range beams and abilities that recharge shields, she'll be a massive benefit to any team and one of the more powerful members of Talon.
Emre, the long-rumored former Overwatch member, is officially with Talon. Blizzard describes him as a fast-paced hero-turned-villain with an ultimate that transforms him into a living weapon.
Overwatch Season 1 Features Valentine's Day and Rainy Day Skins
The Overwatch Spotlight featured a brief look at some of the new Valentine's Day skins and Rainy Day outfits coming in Season 1.
Hello Kitty Comes to Overwatch
Overwatch 2 took a break from collabs for the last few seasons, but crossover skins are finally coming back with a cute new set with a Hello Kitty theme. Some of the cosmetics featured in today's trailer showed off new looks for Lucio, Juno, Mercy, Kiriko, Widowmaker, and D.Va.
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