Season 1 Midcycle Continues to Conquer in the New Era

Reign of Talon Season 1: Conquest dropped five Heroes (and the '2'), plus started the first chapter in a year-long story arc where Talon is pushing and Overwatch is answering. Systems and stakes have shifted in ways that will keep unfolding across the year.

The Conquest Meta Event is nearing its conclusion on March 16, when the winners will be announced! Choose your side or play both one more time as Talon and Overwatch head into the final week. Fight for Talon and you'll earn a spray, voice line, plus a Loot Box and a Legendary Loot Box. Stand with Overwatch for two Player Icons, a Namecard, one Loot Box and one Legendary Loot Box. The victorious faction of the week will determine which Echo skin (Talon/OW) all eligible players will receive. And you might notice a few other ways the winner is made known throughout the world, so keep an eye out!

But it's also time to kick back, relax, and enjoy yourself a bit. Dive into Underwatch and break everything for fun. Fight for the glory of all with an Overwatch x Project YoRHa collab. Buckle up for Drives and get that Signature. Slay in an all Emre 4v4 event. Pick up fresh fits to fit every mood and any fight, whether it's bright, dark, traditional, or completely unhinged. Or just keep banning Domina and Jetpack Cat so we can keep making more of the graphs you like.

Midcycle is your oyster, Heroes. Let's crack into it!

Underwatch Takes Over

Underwatch is taking over from April 1 - 13, and we're immediately throwing "common sense" off the nearest ledge, as is the annual Overwatch tradition.

This will be two weeks where logic steps off that same ledge and the game leans hard into absurd, googly-eyed shenanigans. Physics will follow no rules, balance is taking a vacation, and every match is going to throw something goofy into the mix. And that's exactly the point - Underwatch is for laughter, experimentation, and discovering strange ways to play.

Of course you'll earn rewards, but the real payoff is the fun and friends you make along the way. So, squad up, try Heroes you never touch, and see what breaks... in the best possible ways! Get silly in Underwatch and enjoy the mess, because nothing will behave the way you expect.

Overwatch x Project YoRHa

Is this a curse or is it a punishment? The Overwatch x Project YoRHa collaboration brings a different kind of weight to the battlefield, leaning into purpose and the idea that fighting for a better future is rarely clean or simple. Five Legendary skins pull from Project YoRHa's stark designs and pair them with Overwatch Heroes who understand sacrifice, resolve, and difficult choices. Each silhouette is intentional, with details emphasizing duty over comfort and the pressure of knowing that the missions come first.

• Kiriko as 2B: Kiriko steps into 2B's iconic combat form; a silent and unwavering protector who knows that some missions don't allow hesitation. Pod 042 accompanies her as a silent observer, reinforcing her role as a warrior guided by duty.

• Wuyang as 9S: Wuyang reflects 9S's curiosity and sharp intellect, paired with the weight of knowing more than you might want to. Intelligence is their ;weapon, but not every truth is easy to bear. Pod 153 hovers close as a constant reminder that knowledge is power, but never without cost.

• Vendetta as A2: Raw, relentless, and fueled by loss, Vendetta personifies A2's rebellious nature. She fights without orders, without restraint, and without apology, turning rage into resolve on her own terms.

• Mercy as Commander White: Guiding from above, Mercy embodies Commander White, the calm voice in the storm. Strategy, sacrifice, and leadership define her presence, even when the cost of command is everything.

• Lifeweaver as Adam: Lifeweaver takes on Adam's otherworldly poise with elegant and unsettling grace. Detached curiosity meets calculated calm, reminding allies and enemies alike that understanding humanity doesn't always mean belonging to it.

A themed lobby co-designed by Kimihiko Fujisaka and Koda Kazuma sets the tone before matches begin, with a new dedicated Collaboration Event Hub to keep everything organized in one place. By completing event challenges, you'll earn additional cosmetic rewards, including Namecards, a Player Title, and a special Weapon Charm inspired by the collaboration.

A better future won't be given to you, Heroes. Fight for it, for the glory of all from March 10 - 23!

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Hop Online! with Mythic Mei

Mythic Hop Online! Mei drops you straight into a streamer fantasy with a bright, sparkly style full of charm. Become an idol with glowing pixels and Snowball's mischievous flair bringing Mei's personality to life while you shine on the battlefield as the idol you are. But there are some sharp edges buried beneath the sparkling snow, so don't let the adorable bunnies fool you, because they come with some kick… for your enemies.

• Level 1 (Ability VFX Toggle): Hop on stream and set the tone for your go-live glow when you flip the Ability VFX Toggle.
• Level 2 (Customizable Part): Two new hairstyles with matching headphones give you more ways to shape your snowy idol style.
• Level 3 (Colorways): Dial in the vibe with sweet, rosy pink and bold purple punk color choices.
• Level 4 (Skin VFX Toggle): Turn on the ambient pixel effects to surround yourself with playful, glowing sprites that dance around and hype up the crowd.

Make combat cuter, keep your kills cold. And don't forget to like & subscribe! :)

Shgyrq: Emre vs Emre

From March 10 - 23, the battlefield becomes all Emres in a limited time Shgyrq 4v4 event! Because sometimes the best way to learn a new Hero is to remove every other variable and lock in.

Shgyrq puts four Emres on one side versus four on the other, in a team deathmatch where you're all working with the exact same tools, to prove you can use them better than the opposing Emre squad. And his kit has been tuned to be a little more lethal, so fights will move quickly and won't be quiet. Every angle matters and every mistake will be punished fast with Emre on Emre slaying.

Test your skills and refine your mastery, just your Emre team against another, on a level playing field. Practice makes perfect, and victory depends on the teamwork of every Emre for a classic FPS fight. Go all in on all Emres and see how yours stacks up in Shgyrq!

Season 1 Drives

Start your engines and take the first Drive of the year, for worthy rewards and bragging rights. Conquer a new set of missions on the dedicated track to earn exclusive Reign of Talon: Conquest cosmetics and the new era's inaugural black & red Signature. As always, you'll progress through checkpoints for Drive Score, wins grant more progress than losses, and bonuses apply when you win with friends.

Grab your squad and Drive hard from April 9 - 13!

Enter the Void

Walk straight into the void (Shop) from March 31 - April 13 to wrap your Heroes in sleek, galactic designs and some serious attitude. The Voidwalker Collection will sharpen your silhouettes and present you as the kind of cosmic threat that doesn't need to speak to be understood. Carry a little darkness into the fight as Voidwalker Venture, Sigma, Ashe, Illari and Echo.

Thank you for an amazing launch and season so far, Heroes! We're always honored by our incredible community, and you deserve all the hype. Your continued support, matches played, and time in game continue to shape where things are headed. We don't take that lightly. We're activating Double XP every weekend throughout March to give you a limited time boost just to say thanks for continuing to show up.

And tune in for midcycle Twitch Drops from March 10 - April 5! Check out any Twitch streams tagged in the official Overwatch category with drops enabled to accumulate watch time towards rewards. Just fifteen minutes will get you the Ramistletoe Ramattra Spray, created during our 'Twitch Makes a Spray' livestream from December! Then, three hours of viewing time will give you a Loot Box, and seven total hours will drop an Epic Loot Box. Plus, you'll see the return of Drives Twitch Drops from April 9 -13. Watch for two hours to get 100 comp points and max out at a total of 10 hours for 500 comp points.

Now, take all the freshness from launch and sprinkle in these updates to break the game a little/a lot, fight for glory, chase a Drive, enter the void… just have some fun in the Reign of Talon - Season 1: Conquest midcycle!