US EditionOverwatch 2 Is Finally Getting a Dedicated Switch 2 Edition This Spring
Blizzard drops '2' from Overwatch, launching five new heroes and a year-long 'Reign of Talon' story arc with more heroes planned, marking the largest hero release year ever.
- On February 5, 2026, Blizzard announced during its Overwatch Spotlight that it is dropping the '2' and revealing a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition this spring. The move marks a major overhaul for the game.
- Blizzard framed the relaunch as part of The Reign of Talon, a year-long narrative tying all lore, heroes, events, seasonal updates and hero trailers to Talon's rise.
- Among immediate changes, Blizzard is adding five new heroes next week while players can try Anran starting February 5 as part of a hero trial.
- The update also delivers an Overwatch interface overhaul with updated menus and hero lobby, Stadium mode refreshed ability icons and recommended builds, plus the new Conquest event and boosted 2026 content cadence.
- Platform-Wise, the Nintendo Switch 2 edition will arrive with Season 2 and could offer mouse controls, addressing Switch player community concerns while ten new heroes release next year before the 2027 arc.
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Overwatch 2 Is Finally Getting a Dedicated Switch 2 Edition This Spring
Overwatch 2, or I guess as I should call it now, Overwatch, is about to get a massive overhaul as it enters the year-long storyline entitled The Reign of Talon including an upgrade option for Nintendo Switch 2 players specifically.
Overwatch 2 wants you to forget it had a name change by being Overwatch again
What's old is new again. Overwatch, currently Overwatch 2, will be back to Overwatch again from 10 February, with Blizzard both hoping you ignore two name changes and you’re cool with a complete do-over of the hero shooter. From 10 February, Overwatch 2 will be renamed back to Overwatch and will kick off Season 1 instead of Season 21. The hero shooter will also introduce five new heroes, follow by five more to come throughout 2026. New heroes in…
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