Unvaulted Battle Passes are live: old progress carries forward
You can activate one eligible past pass alongside the current Battle Pass, but its original reward list is not restored unchanged.
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Season 5's October calendar: collaborations, Halloween and Team Drives
Blizzard's launch preview gives separate windows for Shadow Monarch, Graveyard Games, Tech Witches and the next competitive event.
Overwatch's BlizzCon reveals set up the Reign of Talon finale
Season 5 is scheduled for October 6, with a new support hero, reworks and an Icelandic Escort map.
Overwatch's Unvaulted Passes move to Season 5
The return of old battle passes missed the midseason update. Blizzard says more testing is needed before the Season 5 launch.
Overwatch Rush enters a limited mobile soft launch
The top-down mobile game begins testing in the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia, according to the September 2 launch report.
Blizzard Is Giving Everyone Five Battle Pass Tier Skips
After investigating slow Season 4 progression and missing Stadium XP, Blizzard announced five tier skips for players who log in during the compensation window.
Overwatch Season 4 Is Live: D.Mon, Emerald Rank and a New Battle Pass
Heroes of Busan launched at 11:00 AM PT with D.Mon, a redesigned reward track, MEKA Mania, three refreshed maps and some of Competitive's biggest structural changes this year.
D.Mon Leads the MEKA Squad Against the Junkers in "Tough Call"
The first full D.Mon hero trailer puts the new Tank at the center of MEKA's fight with Wrecking Ball and the Junkers, setting up her August 11 arrival in Season 4.
Korean Overwatch PC Service Moves to Nexon August 12: What Players Need to Link
Korean Battle.net players must connect a qualifying Nexon account to keep playing on PC after the service change, while Steam access, matchmaking and platform use split into separate paths.
Blizzard Bans Over 6,000 Overwatch Console Accounts for Ximming
A months-long investigation targeted unauthorized peripherals in the Controller Pool, with Blizzard saying accessibility safeguards were part of why accurate detection took time.
Season 4 Reworks Eichenwalde, Paraiso and Busan
Blizzard's first map preview shows a heavy Paraiso rebuild, a targeted Eichenwalde pass and a Junker-occupied Busan tied directly to the next chapter of the story.
D.Mon Teaser Points to a Full Season 4 Reveal on August 6
The OWCS broadcast stopped short of showing a hero kit, but an empty MEKA bay, an opened dorm door and an August 6 date make the direction difficult to miss.
Neon Junction's Bee Kill Icon Is Coming, and More Map Events Are Planned
Blizzard's map team confirms a dedicated bee elimination icon is checked in, explains the train's exact timing, and says more environmental events are already planned.
Ambush Reveals the Battle-Worn Omnic Face Beneath Shion's Mask
The new Overwatch story explains what Shion conceals beneath her humanlike facade and connects it directly to her years under Hashimoto control.
Anran's Beachside Nails Are Getting Fixed by Season 4
Aaron Keller says the short nails on Anran's Beachside skin are a cosmetic bug, with a correction planned by Season 4.
Overwatch Tests Flex Queue and Dynamic Queue as 6v6 Experiments
Two Quick Play Hacked weekends test new ways to assemble 6v6 teams, while Blizzard shares where 5v5, 6v6, and Stadium participation currently stand.
Season 3 Midcycle Brings Summer Games, New Collections and a Purple Drive
The second half of Reign of Talon adds returning summer modes, two 6v6 experiments, Mythic World Forger Mauga, and a packed cosmetic schedule.
Neon Junction Is Overwatch's First New Hybrid Map in Years
The Tokyo nightlife map moves from an opening capture through arcades, alleys, and capsule machines before escorting the payload to Zuiko-za.
Shion's Motorcycle Is Also Her Ultimate
The omnic Hashimoto leader enters as a Damage hero with dual pistols, aggressive dashes, and a motorcycle she can send into the fight.
Season 2 Data Shows Pro Play Did Not Mirror Ranked
Jetpack Cat's airborne pairings dominated broadcasts, but high-rank bans contained the strategy before it became normal across the ladder.
Why Blizzard Rebuilt Antarctic Peninsula
Low map-vote results and repeated readability complaints led to wider fights, clearer routes, warmer color, and a new environmental hazard.
Overwatch Introduces Perks Mini Refresh in Season 2: Summit
The latest update for Overwatch brings a Perks Mini Refresh, introducing new options for several heroes, enhancing gameplay flexibility and strategies.
Spring Loaded Battle Passes Unveiled for Overwatch's Season 2: Summit
The latest Battle Passes for Overwatch's Season 2: Summit introduce a wealth of rewards, including new skins and cosmetics, enhancing the gameplay experience for players.
Stadium Report: New Developments in Overwatch's Reign of Talon Season 2
The latest updates from the Stadium in Overwatch's Reign of Talon Season 2 include a new Control map and significant hero adjustments aimed at enhancing gameplay balance.
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