Overwatch 2 has recently announced that major changes are set for 2026, promising impactful updates and exciting new content for the game’s universe. Starting with Season 18, players can expect significant enhancements.

This year, Overwatch 2 has introduced various features that have revitalized gameplay, including a Perks system, a new Stadium mode, and mechanisms like Hero Bans and Map Voting, which provided players with much-needed control and engagement.

In a recent Twitch stream featuring gameplay with Jay3, Aaron Keller, the game director, hinted that Season 18 would be pivotal, stating that things would ‘really start to ramp up’ with significant changes both within and outside the game.

“We’re Really Starting to Ramp Up” – Aaron Keller on Overwatch 2 in 2026

Keller noted that this year’s Season 15 was an important victory, intending for the upcoming season in 2026 to reach similar heights. He emphasized progress on new gameplay systems and hinted at further content expansions beyond just the game, possibly involving animated series or other media.

Keller’s optimistic musings about upcoming innovations suggest that players will witness a wave of exciting content starting in the new year. As echoed by Alec Dawson, the associate game director, there’s an ensemble of notable updates anticipated by players, as Blizzard continues to innovate and elevate the Overwatch franchise.