Overwatch Rebranding Drops 2: 10 New Heroes in 2026 Reign of Talon Starts February 10

Overwatch has finally returned, sort of. Blizzard announced yesterday during the Overwatch Spotlight 2026, that the game is rebranding back to just Overwatch in a brand-new chapter for the franchise with plenty of new content coming this year.

The yearlong narrative arc, The Reign of Talon, begins February 10, as players can jump into a new storyline, with new heroes, and in-game events throughout the year.

Here is what Blizzard has said will be coming to Overwatch during The Reign of Talon.

• 10 New Heroes in 2026, with Five Launching on February 10
  Dive into combat with the highly anticipated debut of five new heroes, including Talon-aligned Domina, Emre, and Mizuki, alongside Overwatch-aligned powerhouses Anran (Hero Trial: Feb 5–10) and Jetpack Cat. An additional Hero will launch each Season (2-6)

• Ongoing Story Evolution
  Follow Talon’s global supremacy unfold in Season 1 through in-game events, hero trailers, animated comics, short stories, and map updates. Experience live storytelling in real-time, as a yearlong narrative arc begins to unfold starting now!

• Meta Event – Conquest
  A faction war like no other! Align with Overwatch or Talon across five weeks to fight for rewards, including 66 lootboxes, Legendary Echo skins, faction-themed titles, and more.

• UI and UX Overhaul
  Players will see a major interface redesign featuring modernized menus, faster navigation, and an all-new 3D hero lobby—crafted to ensure an epic user experience.

• Hello Kitty and Friends Collaboration (Feb 10-23)
  The Overwatch x Hello Kitty and Friends collab brings a whole lot of adorable to the game. The crossover pairs Overwatch Heroes with iconic Hello Kitty and Friends characters like Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and Cinnamoroll, because nothing says friendship like jumping into action alongside your favorite team. 

• Dropping the "2"
  Overwatch is more than just a digit: it's a living universe that keeps growing, keeps surprising, and keeps bringing players together from around the world. This year marks a huge turning point in how the development team envisions the future of Overwatch, so we are officially dropping the "2" and moving forward as "Overwatch".

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