Just over two months after shedding the number 2 from its title, and teasing a Switch 2 release, Blizzard has finally given us a date for the upgraded version of Overwatch, and it’s pretty soon: tomorrow, even!
Yep, the Switch 2 release for the online hero shooter — which was known as Overwatch 2 until February 2026 — is coming on 14th April 2026 and it promises improved visuals and audio and 60fps in both handheld and docked. That latter is a huge boost over what is a less-than-ideal Switch 1 version.
Season 2, titled Reign of Talon: Summit, also drops tomorrow and kicks off at 11am PT (that’s 2pm EST / 7pm BST), but we don’t know exactly when the Switch 2 version will drop; maybe the same time? Maybe earlier? Keep an eye on the eShop if you’re looking to upgrade (or dive in for the first time).
We’ll also be getting Sierra, a brand new DPS hero who comes with a rifle and a combat drone named Dorothy, alongside a dedicated three-week event that lets you experience her story in-game.
Other upgrades and additions include new battle passes for Season 2, new perk options for some heroes, two new mythic skins, with Soldier 76 getting a new look and Genji’s weapon getting some fresh theming.
A redesigned Antarctica map, post-match accolades, and and a set of Sakura designs roughly round things out for the second stage of Overwatch’s rebirth. You can find more details on the official website.
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