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In our Overwatch Spotlight 2026 summary, we mentioned that Season 1 of Overwatch will arrive on February 10, 2026, and will introduce five new heroes.
Ahead of launch, we’ve got details on all the new heroes debuting, so you can pick your favorite (hint: she’s got a jetpack) just in time for Talon’s takeover in just a few days.
DOMINA – Tank (claw alignment)
Domina’s real name is Vaira Singhania and she is the heiress and vice president of Vishkar Industries. Domina is an elegant battlefield controller with long-range accuracy and defensive zone control.
Photon Magnum (Primary Fire)
A medium-range beam that culminates in a powerful shot. barrier array
A slightly curved, segmented rigid light barrier that can be deployed in front of the Domina. Each segment should look like this:
They are destroyed individually, creating dynamic defensive angles. crystal charge
Project an explosive crystal, restart and explode. sonic repulsor
Pushes enemies back and stuns them when they hit a wall. Ultimate — Panopticon
Fires a powerful light projectile that traps the enemy and explodes when it expires. Passive – Rebuild
Shields are restored when you deal damage with abilities.
EMRE – DPS (claws aligned)
Emre Sariofgur was once a model Overwatch agent and close friend of Freya, but now works with Talon. He is the epitome of a fast-paced, mobile soldier.
Due to cybernetic modification, it has a strong and contradictory identity.
Synthetic burst rifle (primary fire)
3 shot burst weapon. Aim (secondary fire)
Press and hold to zoom in for more precise tightening and wider falloff range. siphon blaster
Temporarily use a semi-automatic pistol with a deadly explosive bullet. move
Jump faster and higher while using. cyber flag
Throws a grenade that explodes immediately after ricocheting. Ultimate — Override protocol
The override will begin, turning you into a biological weapon. fire a rapid explosion
Or a charged mega shot that can wipe out your team. Passive – modified vitals
passive health
MIZUKI — Support (claw alignment)
Mizuki is a member of the Hashimoto clan, allies of Talon.
Spirit Grave (Primary Fire)
Throws a spinning blade that can bounce off walls and shock and damage enemies. healing umbrella
Throw the hat to heal allies, bounce to nearby allies, and heal you when the hat hits
i will be back. Katashiro return
Jump forward, leaving the paper doll behind. Reactivation will bring it back and increase the amount earned
Movement speed when active. binding chain
Fires a tethering chain that interrupts the first enemy’s attack. Ultimate — Barrier Sanctuary
Create a sanctuary that heals allies and absorbs enemy projectiles from outside the area. Passive – Remedy Aura
Heal nearby allies. Get healing scale with resources generated by dealing damage,
Healing.
ANRAN — Damage (Overwatch adjusted)
Anlan (voiced by content creator Fareeha) is a highly mobile assassin and Wuyan’s older sister. An Ran followed in her parents’ footsteps and graduated from the Wuxing University Fire Academy, after which she and her brother were scouted by Winston to join Overwatch.
Zhuque Fans (Primary Fire)
A fan that fires fiery projectiles. Fanning the flames (secondary fire)
Hot air that amplifies combustion damage. inferno rush
Propel yourself forward and damage enemies you collide with. dancing blaze
Attack nearby enemies while avoiding all damage. Ultimate — Vermilion Ascent (Survival)
It charges forward and explodes on impact, instantly setting the enemy on fire. Ultimate — Vermilion Revival (Death)
If you die, you will be revived with a fiery explosion. Passive – Ignition
Hit the enemy with a fire attack and burn them.
JETPACK CAT — Support (works with Overwatch)
The aptly named Jetpack Cat is literally a cat with a jetpack…and has some cool abilities up her fluffy sleeves.
Jetpack Cat, voiced by industry veteran Jennifer Hale, is a long-teased hero who provides the utility of transporting allies by air.
Jetpack Cat, also known as Fika, was the Lindholm family pet, and when Brigitte reached an age where she started tinkering in her father Thorbjorn’s workshop, she began making and fitting armor and other accessories for the cat, whether the fluffy cat liked it or not.
Biological foot projectile (primary fire)
Spreads a medium-range projectile that heals allies and damages enemies. lifeline
Switching to transport mode allows you to tow allies. Movement speed increases
And heal your allies. enthusiastic flight
Accelerates in the direction of your movement, but regenerates fuel slower if you are carrying another object
player. purring
Healing of the pulse area increases in frequency over time. Knock back nearby enemies
when activated. ultimate catnapper
Dive towards a location on the ground, kill enemies, and tie down the closest enemy.
To you. Passive – Jetpack
Persistent omnidirectional flight, independent of fuel consumption and requiring no cooldown.
When Season 1 arrives on February 10, 2026, you’ll be able to play these characters for free on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC via Battle.net.
