Jetpack Cat Led Season 1 Ban Rates, Blizzard's Data Shows
Fika was banned in as many as 80.7% of South Korean ranked games while Domina's reputation outpaced what her win rate showed.
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Creating Jetpack Cat: A Look Behind the Design
The development of Jetpack Cat, a new hero in Overwatch, showcases a blend of creativity and technical design, aiming to bring joy to the game. Discover how the team crafted this unique character.
How Jetpack Cat Went From Decade-Old Idea to Playable Support
Fika's path from an old Titan-era concept to a permanently airborne Overwatch hero required new animation, physics, and team-utility rules.
Hero Sub-Roles Replace Overwatch's Universal Role Passives
Each tank, damage, and support hero now belongs to a more specific class with a passive designed around how that group plays.
Overwatch x Hello Kitty and Friends: A New Collaboration Unveils Six Themed Hero Skins
The Overwatch x Hello Kitty and Friends collaboration introduces six new hero skins, blending the charm of Hello Kitty with the iconic Overwatch universe. Each skin reflects the unique personalities of both the heroes and their adorable counterparts.
Overwatch x Hello Kitty and Friends: Razer Promotion Offers Exclusive In-Game Cosmetics
A new collaboration between Overwatch and Hello Kitty brings a limited-time Razer promotion, offering exclusive in-game cosmetic bundles for select purchases. Players can enhance their setups and their hero collections from February 10 to March 31, 2026.
Overwatch Drops the '2' and Commits to an Always-On Future
Aaron Keller says the renamed game reflects Team 4's focus on one evolving live service instead of another numbered sequel.
Overwatch Announces Crossover with Hello Kitty & Friends
From February 10 to 23, Overwatch will feature a crossover event with Hello Kitty & Friends, introducing six new themed skins for various heroes. This collaboration promises to bring a unique blend of charm and fun to the game.
Stadium's Hero Builder Will Recommend Complete Builds
Starter packages and counter recommendations are designed to shorten the gap between opening the Armory and understanding a hero's options.
Praise Turns Archived Hero Voice Lines Into Positive Feedback
The new recognition system repurposes years of recorded hero dialogue to make positive post-match feedback sound like Overwatch.
Overwatch's Season 1 Menu Rebuild Puts Heroes in the Lobby
A redesigned front end moved the selected hero into a 3D lobby and reorganized play cards, navigation, social tools, and notifications.
Season 1 Resets Competitive With Crimson Wolf Weapons
The new era started with a rank reset, a Crimson Wolf weapon reward, and additional recognition planned for high-ranked players.
Jetpack Cat Finally Joins Overwatch With Permanent Flight
One of Overwatch's oldest concept jokes became a full Support hero with aerial healing, ally towing, and a dive that carries enemies away.
Anran Can Turn Death Into a Second Ultimate
Wuyang's older sister fights with burning fans and receives a different ultimate depending on whether she is alive or already down.
Mizuki's Bouncing Kasa Defines a Mobile Support Kit
The Hashimoto infiltrator heals through a returning kasa, pressures with a glaive, and uses paper dolls to create an escape route.
Emre Returns as a Burst-Rifle Damage Hero
The former Overwatch strike-team member resurfaced with cybernetic alterations, a three-round rifle, explosives, and life-steal pressure.
Domina Brings a True Poke Tank to Season 1
Vishkar's executive enters Talon's new era with a beam weapon, segmented barriers, displacement tools, and a prison-like ultimate.
Overwatch's Reign of Talon Plan Starts With Five New Heroes
Domina, Emre, Mizuki, Anran, and Jetpack Cat headline the opening of a six-season narrative arc built to run through the rest of 2026.
Overwatch Will Add a Legacy Console Aim Assist Option
After the new console aiming model changed how familiar settings felt, Blizzard committed to restoring the older behavior as an option.
Overwatch Community Invited to Influence 2026 Weekly Recalls
The Overwatch Comms team is seeking community input for upcoming Weekly Recalls. Players can vote on topics or suggest new ones to shape future content.
Overwatch Community Team Reflects on 2025 in Yearly Recall
The Overwatch Community team shares highlights from 2025, emphasizing transparency and community engagement through their Weekly Recalls. Looking ahead, they invite player input for future updates.
Overwatch Introduces Challenger Tier for Competitive Play
The new Challenger Tier revamps the Top 500 leaderboards, enhancing competitive play in Overwatch with a fresh scoring system and new leaderboards for players across various roles.
Aim Assist Customization Coming in Season 20 for Console Players
Console players will get significant aim assist improvements and customization options in Season 20, enhancing their gameplay experience. The updates aim to balance accessibility for newcomers while providing advanced settings for competitive players.
Overwatch 2 Season of the Sticks: Aim Assist Enhancements Coming in Season 20
Season 20 of Overwatch 2 will introduce significant aim assist improvements, particularly benefiting new players and supports. The changes aim to enhance gameplay experience and customization options.
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