Franchise
Overwatch is Blizzard's team-based hero shooter franchise, built around distinct heroes, objective play and seasonal live service updates. This page tracks Overwatch news across new heroes, balance changes, events and broader franchise developments.
Coverage
Latest Overwatch stories, seasonal updates and franchise developments.
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Blizzard is increasing rewards for Overwatch's 10th Anniversary event after players criticized the celebration. Weeks 2 and 3 will now offer more community loot boxes, while Week 3 adds a loot box with four guaranteed Legendary skins.
Roundup
This week's best game trailers range from The Talos Principle 3 and Fortnite x Overwatch to a new Hyrule Warriors character spotlight, Supermassive's space horror launch and sharper looks at several 2026 RPG and puzzle games.
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Fortnite's Overwatch crossover is live in Act III, moving beyond skins with hero loot, themed landmarks and a Payload-style objective on the island.
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Fortnite's long-rumored Overwatch crossover is set to begin on May 14. Epic's teaser points to D.Va as the first confirmed skin, while other reported heroes remain unconfirmed.
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Overwatch Anniversary 2026 begins May 12 and runs through June 1. Blizzard is lining up launch hero skins, Anniversary Loot Boxes, 2D cosmetics, weapon charms and exclusive titles for the 10-year celebration.
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A new Overwatch leak claims to outline the four heroes still planned for the rest of 2026. The details line up with Blizzard's year-long Reign of Talon roadmap, but none of the leaked hero kits are confirmed.
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Overwatch x Hatred's Reckoning runs April 28 through May 18 with five new Legendary skins inspired by Sanctuary. The event also brings back four crossover skins, adds challenges and runs Twitch Drops through May 10.
