Overwatch has just announced a litany of new changes coming in 2026, but when does it all begin? Here’s when players can get their hands on 5 new Heroes, and all of the other new additions in Season 1.
Overwatch Season 1 will release on February 10, 2026. This new seasonal format will introduce a “Season 1” at the beginning of each year, with this update being the inaugural change to the seasonal system.
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Overwatch 2 2026 Roadmap
Based on the 2026 roadmap for Overwatch, fans can expect the following additions in Season 1.
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