About Overwatch: Next Season
This is a rolling countdown to the next Overwatch 2 season. Blizzard ships a fresh season roughly every nine weeks, each a major content drop with its own theme, a new hero or map, a fresh battle pass, balance changes and limited-time events. Because seasons arrive on a steady cadence rather than a fixed calendar date, this page always tracks whichever season is next so you never have to hunt for the date.
Overwatch 2 organises its year into a story arc of six seasons, and 2026 runs the Reign of Talon arc. Each new season resets the competitive ladder, refreshes the shop and battle pass, and usually headlines a new playable hero or map alongside collaborations and seasonal modes. Counting down to the drop is part of the fun for the community, who plan grinds, rank pushes and squad nights around launch day.
Season start dates are confirmed by Blizzard only a short time ahead and the update typically goes live around 11am Pacific, reaching some regions such as Japan and Australia the following day. The countdown above shows the time remaining to the next expected season launch and is updated as Blizzard confirms each date. Add it to your own page to keep the next Overwatch season drop in view.
FAQ
When is the next Overwatch season?
Overwatch 2 launches a new season roughly every nine weeks, usually going live around 11am Pacific. The countdown above tracks the next expected season date, updated as Blizzard confirms it.
How long is an Overwatch 2 season?
Each season lasts about nine weeks, or roughly two months. A year is made up of six seasons that together form a single story arc.
What does a new Overwatch season include?
A new season typically brings a new hero or map, a fresh battle pass and shop, a competitive ladder reset, balance changes, and limited-time events or collaborations.
What time do Overwatch seasons go live?
Seasons usually release around 11am PT (2pm ET, 8pm CET). Players in some regions, including Japan and Australia, may receive the update the next day.