Overwatch Is Launching 5 New Characters At Once

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In our Overwatch Spotlight 2026 overview, we mentioned that Season 1 of Overwatch arrives on February 11 2026 with the launch of five new heroes.

Ahead of the launch, we’ve got the details of every new hero making their debut, so you can pick your favourite (hint: she has a jetpack) just in time for the Talon takeover in just a few days:

DOMINA – Tank (Talon aligned)

Domina, whose real name is Vaira Singhania, is the heiress to and vice president of Vishkar Industries. Domina is an elegant battlefield controller with long-range precision and defensive zone control.

• Photon Magnum (Primary Fire)
  Medium-range beam that culminates in a high-impact shot.
• Barrier Array
  A segmented hard-light barrier with a slight curve that can be deployed in front of Domina. Each segment must be
  individually destroyed, creating dynamic defensive angles.
• Crystal Charge
  Project an explosive crystal and reactivate to detonate it.
• Sonic Repulsors
  Push enemies back, stunning them if they hit a wall.
• Ultimate — Panopticon
  Fire a hard-light projectile that imprisons enemies and detonates on expiration.
• Passive – Reconstruction
  Dealing damage with abilities restores shields.

EMRE – DPS (Talon aligned)

Emre Sariofglu was once a model Overwatch agent and a close friend of Freja, now aligned with Talon. He’s a fast-paced, mobile soldier archetype
with an intense and conflicting identity due to cybernetic modification.

• Synthetic Burst Rifle (Primary Fire)
  Three-round burst weapon.
• Take Aim (Secondary Fire)
  Hold to zoom in, tightening accuracy and increasing fall off range.
• Siphon Blaster
  Temporarily wield a semi-automatic pistol with life-stealing explosive rounds. Move
  faster and jump higher while wielded.
• Cyber Frag
  Throw a grenade that detonates shortly after bouncing.
• Ultimate — Override Protocol
  An override initiates, transforming you into a living weapon. Fires rapid explosive blasts
  or charged mega-shots capable of wiping teams.
• Passive – Altered Vitals
  Passive health

MIZUKI — Support (Talon aligned)

Mizuki is a member of the Hashimoto clan, allies of Talon.

• Spirit Glaive (Primary Fire)
  Throw a spinning blade that can bounce off walls, impact enemies and deal damage.
• Healing Kasa
  Throw your hat to heal an ally, bouncing to nearby allies and healing you when it
  returns.
• Katashiro Return
  Leap forward, leaving behind a paper doll. Reactivate to return and gain increased
  movement speed while active.
• Binding Chain
  Launch a tethering chain that hinders the first enemy hit.
• Ultimate — Kekkai Sanctuary
  Create a sanctuary that heals allies and absorbs enemy projectiles from outside the area.
• Passive – Remedy Aura
  Heals nearby allies. Healing scales with resources generated by dealing damage and
  healing.

ANRAN — Damage (Overwatch aligned)

Anran (voiced by content creator Fareeha) is a high-mobility assassin and the older sister of Wuyang. Following in their parents’ footsteps, Anran graduated from Wuxing University’s Fire College before both she and her brother were recruited by Winston and joined Overwatch.

• Zhuque Fans (Primary Fire)
  Hand fans that shoot fiery projectiles.
• Fan the Flames (Secondary Fire)
  Hot wind blast that amplifies burning damage.
• Inferno Rush
  Propel yourself forward and damage enemies you impact.
• Dancing Blaze
  Strike nearby enemies while dodging all damage.
• Ultimate — Vermillion Ascent (Alive)
  Charge forward, exploding on impact and instantly igniting enemies.
• Ultimate — Vermillion Revival (Dead)
  When dead, revive yourself in a fiery explosion.
• Passive – Ignition
  Hit enemies with fire attacks to burn them.

JETPACK CAT — Support (Overwatch-aligned)

Aptly named, Jetpack Cat is literally just a cat with a jetpack…and a few cool abilities up her floofy sleeve.

Voiced by industry veteran Jennifer Hale, Jetpack Cat is a long-teased hero delivering airborne ally transport utility.

Jetpack Cat, also known as Fikka, is the Lindholm family pet, and once Brigitte was old enough to start tinkering in her father Torbjörn’s workshop, she started making and fitting the cat with armour and other accessories, whether the fluffy feline liked it or not.

• Biotic Pawjectiles (Primary Fire)
  Mid-range projectile spread that heals allies and damages enemies.
• Lifeline
  Toggle into transport mode, allowing an ally to be towed. Increases movement speed
  and heals your ally.
• Frenetic Flight
  Accelerate in your movement direction but fuel recovery is slower while carrying another
  player.
• Purr
  Pulsing area heal that increases in frequency over time. Knockback nearby enemies
  when activated.
• Ultimate — Catnapper
  Dive towards a ground location, knocking down enemies and tethering the nearest one
  to you.
• Passive – Jetpack
  Permanent omni-directional flight that does not rely on fuel consumption or require a cooldown.

You can play these characters for free on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC via Battle.net when Season 1 arrives on February 11, 2026.