The biggest content drop in Overwatch history is less than 24 hours away, as Blizzard is ready to release a major update. Once it comes out, Overwatch 2 will drop the number from its name, add five new heroes, a brand new season, and a lot more. The game developer has revealed a roadmap for the rest of 2026 as well, making the community excited for the future.
The massive Overwatch update is set to come out on Tuesday, February 10, and in this article, you can check the exact release time. To make things even easier, we put a countdown clock for you below. Once it hits zero, you will be able to get the new content and enjoy it.
When does the new Overwatch update come out?
The new Overwatch update will be available on either February 10 or February 11, depending on your region. It will be available on February 10, 7 PM GMT. Once it comes out, you will be able to download it and experience all the new content it brings.
| Country / Region | Local time |
|---|---|
| United States (PT) | Feb 10, 11:00 AM |
| United States (MT) | Feb 10, 12:00 PM |
| United States (CT) | Feb 10, 1:00 PM |
| United States (ET) | Feb 10, 2:00 PM |
| Brazil (BRT) | Feb 10, 4:00 PM |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | Feb 10, 7:00 PM |
| Global (UTC) | Feb 10, 7:00 PM |
| Germany / Central Europe (CET) | Feb 10, 8:00 PM |
| Eastern Europe (EET) | Feb 10, 9:00 PM |
| Russia (MSK) | Feb 10, 10:00 PM |
| India (IST) | Feb 11, 12:30 AM |
| China (CST) | Feb 11, 3:00 AM |
| Japan (JST) | Feb 11, 4:00 AM |
| Australia – Sydney (AEDT) | Feb 11, 6:00 AM |
The Overwatch update weighs approximately 9 GB and is available for pre-download. If you download it before the countdown for the update hits zero, you will be able to play Season 1 right away.
The excitement for the new update has already boosted the Overwatch player count, and we are sure that it will keep going up.
Overwatch update countdown clock
If you’re still not sure when the new Overwatch update comes out for you, you can refer to the countdown clock below. Once the clock hits zero, the new season will go live.
What will the new Overwatch update bring?
The upcoming Overwatch update is massive and will completely change the game. Due to this, we expect its player count to skyrocket and for the game to seriously compete with Marvel Rivals.
Here are some of the biggest highlights coming with Overwatch Season 1:
- The Reign of Talon update kicks off a major new narrative era for Overwatch, spanning across six seasons
- Overwatch will get 10 new heroes throughout 2026, tied to the Reign of Talon story, with the first five joining on February 10
- The five debuting heroes are Domina, Emre, Mizuki, Anran, and Jetpack Cat
- Season 1 includes new Perk systems to customize heroes during matches and expands Stadium with unique upgrades and map modes
- Heroes now have new sub-roles with passive bonuses to diversify playstyles and team builds
- Competitive rank reset
- UI/UX refresh
This update feels like a true reset moment for Overwatch rather than just another seasonal refresh. Whether you're a longtime fan ready to jump back in or a curious player waiting for a reason to try it out, February 10 marks the start of a new era for the hero shooter.
Interestingly, the new season of Overwatch will directly compete with Marvel Rivals Season 6.5, which is set to launch on Friday, just three days later. Both of these hero shooters are fantastic, and it will be fun to watch them compete against each other.
When will the new Overwatch update come out?
The new Overwatch update will come out on Tuesday, February 10, at 7 PM GMT (2 PM ET).
What's the size of the Overwatch Season 1 update?
The size of the Season 1 Overwatch update is approximately 9 GB. The size varies by platform, but shouldn't exceed more than 9.5 GB.
Will there be downtime for a new season of Overwatch?
Overwatch generally doesn't get any server downtime for new updates, and Season 1 should follow suit. After you download the update and the countdown hits zero, you should be able to play the game.
