The next Overwatch season — Reign of Talon Season 4 — is expected to launch on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the day the current Season 3 Battle Pass is set to expire. Track the time remaining on our live Overwatch Season 4 countdown.
When does Overwatch Season 4 start?
Blizzard has not officially announced the Season 4 date yet, but the in-game timer points to August 11, 2026, at 11am PT (18:00 UTC) — the moment Season 3, "Into the Tiger's Den," wraps up. We will update the countdown the instant Blizzard confirms it.
Reign of Talon: story-arc seasons
In 2026 Overwatch moved to year-long story arcs. The current arc, Reign of Talon, follows the villain Vendetta seizing control of Talon across six seasons. Each season this year brings a brand-new playable hero, and Season 4 is expected to add a new tank — early roadmap teases point to a mech-piloting fighter.
What to expect
- A new hero and fresh competitive season with a rank reset.
- A new Battle Pass, mythic skins and shop items.
- The next chapter of the Reign of Talon storyline.
Count down to the new season
Open the live Overwatch Season 4 countdown, browse more game countdowns, or make your own countdown to the next drop.