Blizzard is overhauling its hero shooter and removing the sequel tag: "Overwatch 2" will now be presented simply as Overwatch. The change was revealed during the Overwatch 2026 spotlight, where the team also outlined an upcoming season that begins on 10 February.

  • Title change: The game will drop the "2" and revert to the original Overwatch name as part of the overhaul.
  • Season launch: A new season is scheduled to go live on 10 February, bringing fresh content and updates.
  • New heroes: Five additional playable characters are set to arrive with the season next week.
  • Switch 2 confirmed: A version for Nintendo's next hardware was announced, expanding platform availability.
  • Announcement context: The reveal came from director Aaron Keller during the developer spotlight event.

Expect a significant marketing push and patch notes ahead of the season start as Blizzard prepares to introduce the rebrand, roster additions, and a Switch 2 edition to audiences worldwide. Fans should watch for platform-specific details and release timing for the new console version.

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Source: Nintendo Life