Overwatch 2 is getting a brand-new vampire-inspired assist hero, in addition to the conclusion of Act III in The Reign of Talon storyline and a number of massive character modifications.
Our new addition is Doctrine, a vampire assist hero who offers a number of harm and therapeutic with a excessive mechanical ground. He comes with a brand-new playable escort map, Watch Level Grimsvotn, a volcanic jail the place he’s being held captive. What’s extra, he’ll be playable for a trial weekend beginning right this moment, September 12, each on the Blizzcon conference ground and at residence.
In different massive information, Overwatch Season 5 begins on October 6. Dokiwatch can be returning, and there are some main character reworks deliberate: Roadhog is being reworked right into a tank that “really helps his workforce,” per Blizzard franchise leaders, whereas Sombra is transferring into the assist class.
The Overwatch 2026 World Cup Finals are additionally happening at Blizzcon this weekend, that includes reside performances from Japanese pop group YOASOBI and Ok-Pop group LE SSERAFIM.
A brand new hero was additionally talked about coming in Season 6, in addition to a brand new Highlight taking place in February 2027, which is able to embody a “new story, a recent set of heroes, and wonderful new programs” that the workforce stated will carry the sport again to “peak Overwatch.”
Additionally happening this weekend is a particular occasion that Overwatch has by no means completed earlier than; at Blizzcon, the voice of Cole Cassidy, Matt Mercer, will likely be main an Overwatch tabletop RPG session, main the voice actors for Symmetra, Sombra, Reinhardt, and Vendetta in a one-of-a-kind story constructed particularly for this conference. Blizzcon will even be auctioning off figures, merchandise, paintings, collectibles, and extra to learn Make-A-Want.
We even have to say Overwatch’s collaboration with LE SSERAFIM, which is offered now. This collab consists of trendy themed cosmetics, emotes, and in-game challenges.
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