Overwatch 2 Changes Name, Gains Nintendo Switch Version

by Marcus Thompson February 4, 2026

written by Marcus Thompson February 4, 2026

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Overwatch has rebranded back to its original name, and Season 1 is set to launch on February 10, 2026, with annual story updates and character additions.
Five new heroes - Dominique, Emre, Mizuki, Anran, and Jetpack Cat - will be introduced on February 10, with an additional five rollouts between Season 2 and Season 6.
Blizzard is planning a narrative centered on Talons schemes, unfolding through in-game trailers, events, and comics. They are also introducing user interface enhancements such as redesigned menus, a 3D lobby, Hello Kitty skins, and new game modes.
Players can expect numerous new cosmetic items throughout the games updates. A Switch version is scheduled for release this spring.

Overwatch 2 Rebrands, Introduces New Heroes and Content Updates for Nintendo Switch and More

In February 2026, Blizzard announced that Overwatch 2 would revert to the name Overwatch. Season 1, launching on February 10, will initiate a plan for annual story updates featuring character additions, along with a Switch version slated for release this spring. Blizzard is promising significant content updates, beginning with the introduction of five new heroes—Dominique, Emre, Mizuki, Anran, and Jetpack Cat—on February 10. An additional five heroes will be rolled out individually between the start of Season 2 and the end of Season 6. The developers have also planned an ongoing narrative centered on Talon’s schemes, which will unfold through in-game trailers, events, and comics. Blizzard will also introduce user interface enhancements, including redesigned menus, a 3D lobby, Hello Kitty skins, and new game modes. Players can also expect a wealth of new cosmetic items.

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