(Image credit: Blizzard) With Overwatch's turn to a year-long story arc, what would have been Season 21 is now Season 2: Summit. While the context has changed, what you can expect from the new season is very similar to previous updates and builds on the new direction set by Season 1: Conquest. There's a lot to look forward to in the update, including, of course, a new hero.

But the new features and balance changes are arguably more interesting, though. Below, I'll go over when you can play Overwatch Season 2 in your time zone, and everything you can expect to sink your teeth into. When does the new Overwatch season start?

Season 2: Summit Official Trailer | Overwatch - YouTube Watch On Overwatch Season 2: Summit begins on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET / 7 pm GMT. You'll be able to preload this update on PC and console to save you time tomorrow. Article continues below This coincides with the end of the current season, so you've still got a little time left to finish your battle pass.

Take note that the April Fools event finishes on April 13, a full day before the launch of the next season. What's coming in Overwatch Season 2? Image 1 of 7The legendary battle pass skins for Season 2.

(Image credit: Blizzard)Here's everything arriving in Season 2:New DPS hero SierraSeveral perks will be added to select heroes' standard abilities, with updated sounds and animationsMercy's Flash HealReaper's Dire TriggersPharah's Drift ThrusterNew Stadium heroesRamattra is being added with Season 2's launchJuno is getting a Stadium reworkJetpack Cat arrives in the mid-season updateOperation Grand Mesa: A three-week event about Sierra's stand against TalonAntarctica map reworkThe post-match accolades system returns from Overwatch 1 with a new lookAs an experiment, you will also be able to join a lobby voice chat in this screen (which includes talking to the enemy)Significant overhauls to the map voting systemMaps with a majority of votes (six or more) will always win the voteThere will be a new 'random map' optionThere will be icons to show whether you'll be attacking or defending firstWhen you play on a new or reworked map in Competitive, you'll lose less progress if you lose the matchNew Mmythic skinsVolted Overdrive Soldier: 76 skinSumi-ichimonji Genji weaponThis season also marks Overwatch's ten-year anniversary, where I'm sure we'll get some new events or other goodies. On that note, there's also another Diablo collaboration (finally a new Ramattra skin), likely arriving in the mid-season update. Sierra | New Hero Gameplay Trailer | Overwatch - YouTube Watch On For most players, though, the brand-new hero is no doubt the most exciting addition.

Say hello to Sierra, a Recon DPS hero. Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team. Here are Sierra's abilities:Swipe to scroll horizontallyAbilityTypeEffectHelix RiflePrimary weaponAn automatic rifle that shoots in a spiral pattern, gaining accuracy the longer you fire.

Tracking ShotAbilityFire a dart to mark an enemy, causing Helix Rifle shots to automatically track to them. Anchor DroneAbilityThrow a drone into the air. Activate the ability again to launch towards it.

Tremor ChargeAbilityThrow a grenade that creates a shockwave on impact. TrailblazerUltimateDeploy a drone that flies forward and carpet bombs the area. ReconSub-role PassiveDetect enemies below half health through walls after damaging them.

And here are Sierra's perks:Minor:Full Flight: Increase Anchor Drone flight and grapple range by 25%. Tight Grip: Helix Rifle's bullet spread tightens 100% faster and widens 30% slower. Major:Medi-Drone: Anchor Drones hold a small health pack.

Locked In: Firing Tracking Shot increases your attack speed by 20% for two seconds. Rory has made the fatal error of playing way too many live service games at once, and somehow still finding time for everything in between. Sure, he’s an expert at Destiny 2, Call of Duty, and more, but at what cost?

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