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Overwatch w/Devs: Doctrine, Grimsvötn, Reworks, and More | Official XBOX Podcast
The Official Xbox Podcast features members of the Overwatch team discussing new content revealed at BlizzCon 2026. They detail the new hero Doctrine, the Grimsvötn map, and reworks for Sombra and Roadhog, while also teasing future content and a special "Westwatch" Dagger Heart tabletop event.
Overwatch Reveals First Look at New Omnic Hero Coming Later This Year
Blizzard Entertainment has teased a new Omnic hero for Overwatch, following the recent reveal of Doctrine. This new character is expected to be released later this year.
Dungeon delver Fellowship hits Season 3 next week with a new hero and theme
Fellowship is launching its third season on June 22nd, introducing a new melee DPS hero named Gunde, inspired by Scandinavian folklore. This season, themed 'Rise of the Heskyr,' will also feature significant updates to all heroes, a reworked loot system, new dungeons, seasonal challenges, improved matchmaking, community features, and a new endgame 'Pinnacle Dungeon' called Xul, the Blood Monolith.
Ride in with Claws Out for Reign of Talon – Season 3: Into the Tiger’s Den
Overwatch Season 3, titled "Into the Tiger's Den," introduces a new Damage Hero named Shion, leader of the Hashimoto Clan, and a new Hybrid map called Neon Junction set in Tokyo. The season features a story event called Anima Strike, new Mythic skins for Illari and Hanzo, community-crafted hero gameplay experiments, and updates to the Hero Select screen and Stadium mode. The Battle Pass includes themed rewards and cosmetics, with new Ultra Skins and shop collections also launching.
Overwatch Season 3 Into the Tiger’s Den hauls out a new hero, map, and event
Overwatch Season 3: Into the Tiger's Den has launched, introducing a new hero named Shiro who uses dual pistols and a motorcycle. The update also adds the Tokyo-themed Neon Junction map and the Anima Strike in-game event to the team shooter.
Overwatch Fans Think New Omnic Hero Could Be Six Gun Killer
Overwatch fans are speculating that the next Omnic hero could be the 'Six Gun Killer' character featured on a poster in the Hollywood map. This theory gained traction on Reddit due to the description of a new Omnic hero wearing a brimmed hat, which matches the background lore character. While some fans are excited about this potential deep-cut reference, others remain skeptical, suggesting Blizzard might introduce an entirely new character or that the description could fit multiple designs.
Overwatch getting new hero, Sierra, in Reign of Talon Season 2
Overwatch is introducing a new DPS hero named Sierra in the upcoming Season 2 of Reign of Talon, launching on April 14. Sierra features a kit combining grappling hooks, auto-aim capabilities, and a carpet-bombing ultimate, drawing comparisons to existing heroes like Widowmaker, Soldier 76, and Pharah. The season will also include other updates and a new map.