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Overwatch seasons to reset yearly and follow annual story arcs from 2026

Blizzard Entertainment will tie Overwatch seasons to annual story arcs starting in 2026, with each calendar year beginning at Season 1. The change applies across the original Overwatch and Overwatch 2 and updates the seasonal cadence. The current update is reflected in Reign of Talon Season 4: Heroes of Busan, showing the new approach to season naming and progression.

• Seasons will be linked to an overarching annual story arc beginning in 2026.
• Each year will restart season numbering at Season 1 under the new system.
• The policy covers both the original Overwatch and Overwatch 2.
• The update is already in play with Reign of Talon Season 4: Heroes of Busan.