Overwatch: Reign of Talon Season 1 Patch Notes – 5 New Heroes & Updates

The streets of Numbani are alive with whispers of change and vibrant anticipation. Imagine the ascendant heroes of Overwatch echoing their war cries once again, all starting this year. Yes, season one of Overwatch is set to debut in 2026, and it’s shaking up everything we know.

This year’s monumental update for the hero shooter reinvigorates the narrative landscape while ditching the Overwatch 2 tag. A return to the game’s roots promises excitement, with five new heroes launching on day one and another five set to join the fray throughout 2026. Overwatch: Reign of Talon is not just a sequel; it’s a renaissance.

Let’s break down the electrifying additions and ambitious transformations awaiting you in Overwatch: Reign of Talon season one.

Overwatch Reign of Talon season 1 patch notes

5 new heroes

Domina (Tank)

Ability	Description
Photon Magnum (Primary Fire)	Medium-range beam culminating in a high-impact shot.
Barrier Array	Segmented hard-light barrier that requires individual destruction.
Crystal Charge	Project an explosive crystal, detonating it at will.
Sonic Repulsors	Pushes enemies back and stuns upon collision.
Reconstruction (Passive)	Damage dealt with abilities restores shields.
Panopticon (Ultimate)	Fire a hard-light projectile that traps enemies.

Anran (Damage)

Ability	Description
Zhuque Fans (Primary Fire)	Fires projectiles from hand fans.
Fan the Flames (Secondary Fire)	Hot wind blast amplifying burn damage.
Inferno Rush	Propel yourself and damage enemies on impact.
Dancing Blaze	Strike nearby enemies while evading damage.
Ignition (Passive)	Burn enemies with fire attacks.
Vermilion Ascent (Ultimate – Alive)	Explode on impact to ignite enemies.
Vermilion Revival (Ultimate – When Dead)	Revive in an explosion of flames.

Emre (Damage)

Ability	Description
Synthetic Burst Rifle (Primary Fire)	Three-round burst weapon.
Take Aim (Secondary Fire)	Hold to zoom, increasing accuracy.
Siphon Blaster	Fire explosive rounds that heal.
Cyber Frag	Grenade that detonates after a bounce.
Altered Vitals (Passive)	Becomes a weapon with explosive power.
Override Protocol (Ultimate)	Regeneration activates sooner, restoring health instantly.

Jetpack Cat (Support)

Ability	Description
Biotic Pawjectiles (Primary Fire)	Heals allies and damages enemies with projectiles.
Lifeline	Tow an ally, increasing movement speed and healing.
Frenetic Flight	Accelerate while carrying another player, with slower fuel recovery.
Purr	Heal nearby allies while knocking back enemies.
Jetpack (Passive)	Permanent flight capability.
Catnapper (Ultimate)	Dive and tether enemies while grounding them.

Mizuki (Support)

Ability	Description
Spirit Glaive (Primary Fire)	Spinning blade that bounces off walls and damages enemies.
Healing Kasa	Heal an ally and return boosts when thrown.
Katashiro Return	Leap forward, leaving a paper doll behind.
Blinding Chain	Hinder the first enemy caught by the chain.
Remedy Aura (Passive)	Ambient healing scales with damage dealt.
Kekkai Sanctuary (Ultimate)	Create a sanctuary healing allies and absorbing projectiles.

New Sub-Roles

Tank

• Bruiser
  • Decrease critical damage and gain speed at low health.
    • Heroes: Magua, Orisa, Roadhog, Zarya
• Initiator
  • Hovering heals you slightly.
    • Heroes: D.Va, Doomfist, Winston, Wrecking Ball
• Stalwart
  • Minimizes knockbacks and slows.
    • Heroes: Domina, Hazard, Junker Queen, Ramattra, Reinhardt, Sigma

Damage

• Sharpshooter
  • Critical hits shorten movement ability cooldowns.
    • Heroes: Ashe, Cassidy, Hanzo, Sojourn, Widowmaker
• Flanker
  • Health packs provide extra healing.
    • Heroes: Anran, Genji, Reaper, Tracer, Vendetta, Venture
• Specialist
  • Eliminations briefly enhance reload speed.
    • Heroes: Bastion, Emre, Junkrat, Mei, Soldier: 76, Symmetra, Torbjorn
• Recon
  • Track enemies below half health through walls after hitting.
    • Heroes: Echo, Freja, Pharah, Sombra

Support

• Tactician
  • Ultimate charge can carry over.
    • Heroes: Ana, Baptiste, Jetpack Cat, Lucio, Zenyatta
• Medic
  • Weapon healing also affects you.
    • Heroes: Kiriko, Lifeweaver, Mercy, Moira
• Survivor
  • Movement abilities trigger health regeneration.
    • Heroes: Brigitte, Illari, Juno, Mizuki, Wuyang

Hero nerfs and buffs

A large balance update awaits as the patch goes live; expect significant changes and adjustments across the board.

Season 1 reset

With Reign of Talon comes a system reset back to season one. Each February, alongside fresh narratives, this dynamic reboot will unfold, introducing quality-of-life enhancements.

Revamped UI

Overwatch’s bold update includes a fresh UI, representing a marked departure from the style players have known since 2016.

New focus on narrative

With the fall of Doomfist, Vendetta steps into the spotlight, initiating a captivating narrative shift. Reign of Talon enriches the storyline through an evolving universe, complete with new heroes, comics, and animated shorts that rejuvenate player engagement. Grab your controllers, as in-game events promise over 90 loot boxes for those daring to choose sides.

The season starts with a bang, engaging players right away: whose allegiance do you pledge?

Hello Kitty collab

Sanrio is letting its charm flow into Overwatch, introducing delightful skins for six heroes available from February 10 to 23:

• Juno – Hello Kitty
• Kiriko – Cinnamoroll
• Mercy – Pompompurin
• D.Va – My Melody
• Widowmaker – Kuromi
• Lucio – Keroppi

New Mythics

Season 1 introduces elegant new Mythic skins for Mercy, Mei, Soldier: 76, Ana, Illari, Mauga, and Genji—along with exquisite Mythic weapon skins adding finesse to gameplay.

Competitive and Stadium updates

Both Competitive and Stadium modes are gearing up for significant transformations, enhancing how we experience this iconic shooter.

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This article will be updated with new information when it’s available. For the full OW season one patch notes, check out the Blizzard website.