Overwatch Is Now Just Overwatch

February 4, 2026

Blizzard has announced that the game formerly known as Overwatch 2 will drop the numeral, returning to the title Overwatch. This branding shift comes a few years after Overwatch 2 introduced free‑to‑play, 5v5 gameplay that replaced the original game.

Alongside the name change, Blizzard has been rolling out a steady stream of updates, including a return to 6v6 modes after the recent shifts to 5v5 play. The plan for the coming year features a broad content slate meant to refresh the game’s core experience.

Roadmap highlights for the upcoming year include:

Ten new heroes in total, with Domina, Emre, Mizuki, Anran, and Jetpack Cat among those joining the roster as Season 1 launches on February 10.
New maps to expand battleground variety.
Menu and user‑interface updates aimed at smoother navigation.
A Conquest meta event to alter game strategy and tempo.
The Reign of Talon narrative arc, weaving new storybeats into play.

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Richard Lawler

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