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Blizzard announces Overwatch revamp with five new heroes
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Blizzard has unveiled a major overhaul for Overwatch, dropping the '2' from its title and launching Season 1 on February 10, 2026, with five new heroes and the start of a year-long story arc called The Reign of Talon. The update includes UI improvements, sub-roles for heroes, and plans for 10 new characters throughout the year. This revamp aims to reinvigorate the hero shooter with integrated storytelling and gameplay enhancements.