Overwatch’s new Season 1 (the 2026 relaunch that drops the “2” from the name) starts on 10 February 2026 , with the update going live at around 11 a.m. PT / 7 p.m. GMT , depending on your region.

Quick Scoop

  • Overwatch Season 1 date: 10 February 2026.
  • Typical global start time: about 11 a.m. PT , which lines up to 7 p.m. GMT and similar local equivalents.
  • What it kicks off: the new “Reign of Talon” year-long story arc plus a major systems/UI overhaul.
  • Platform: this is the main live Overwatch service (Overwatch 2 branding removed, now just “Overwatch”).

Key Season 1 highlights

  • Five new heroes at once (Mizuki, Emre, Domina, Anran, and Jetpack Cat), covering tank, DPS, and support.
  • Big UI/UX overhaul landing the same day, changing menus and navigation.
  • New Conquest event and faction‑themed content tied to the Reign of Talon storyline.
  • Competitive rank reset when Season 1 begins.

Simple time reference

If you just want to know “when is Overwatch Season 1” so you can log in and play:

  • Mark 10 February 2026 on your calendar,
  • Expect the patch and season to unlock around late morning U.S. time / evening in Europe , with Asia‑Pacific regions rolling into the early hours of 11 February 2026.

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