Blizzard: Seasonal Hero Releases Are 'Right for the Game'

Blizzard confirmed it will stick with seasonal hero releases for Overwatch, shipping 10 heroes in 2026 versus roughly three per year before. New hero Doctrine arrives Oct. 6, and the roster will reach 55 heroes by year's end.

• Blizzard will release 10 Overwatch heroes in 2026, up from about three a year
• New hero Doctrine launches on Oct. 6
• Roster will hit 55 heroes by end of 2026 and 60 in 2027
• Next Spotlight showcase with 2027 plans set for February