Overwatch is dropping the 2 from its title and adding 5 new heroes next week in massive overhaul

2026’s massive Overwatch update is re-shaping the game yet again, potentially in even bigger ways than 2025’s update did.

The update launches next week on Feb. 10, and it feels like a bigger overhaul than the addition of Perks and Stadium mode last year. Because it’s all starting anew, with the game dropping the 2 from its title and just being known as Overwatch yet again, beginning fresh with season one in what Blizzard is calling Reign of Talon.

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Anran (Damage) | Image via Blizzard Entertainment
Domina (Tank) | Image via Blizzard Entertainment
Emre (Damage) | Image via Blizzard Entertainment
Jetpack Cat (Support) | Image via Blizzard Entertainment
Mizuki (Support) | Image via Blizzard Entertainment

Feb. 10 marks the beginning of The Reign of Talon, a year-long narrative arc that Blizzard has been teasing on social media for the past week or so. It all begins with season one’s addition of a whopping five new heroes: Domina (Tank), Emre and Anran (Damage), and Mizuki and Jetpack Cat (Support). Yep, after capturing hearts years ago as an idea from an early hero concept, Jetpack Cat is finally here, and they will be playable starting on Tuesday. Check out all of their designs in the slideshow above.

The renewed focus on narrative kicks off with Vendetta seizing control of Talon, setting off new happenings in the game’s story. This will include things like in-game events, cinematics and hero trailers, short stories and comics, and live visual updates to the game’s maps to reflect events that happen in the story. There’s also new voice lines and character interactions, and a fully-integrated narrative viewer to catch up on lore drops.

The first of these in-game events is a five-week faction war where players can choose to align with Overwatch or the villainous Talon organization to earn a slew of cosmetics and over 90 total loot boxes of varying rarities.

But season one is just the beginning of Overwatch’s new trajectory. Through season six in 2026 (new season every two months), five more new heroes will arrive for a total of 10 throughout the calendar year, and the game’s next narrative arc will bring even more excitement yet again next February.

The Reign of Talon update will also include reworks to hero role passives, including three new sub-roles within each. For example, the Bruiser sub-role for Tanks (Mauga, Orisa, Roadhog, Zarya) will reduce critical damage received, and give them a movement speed boost when at low health. For Damage heroes, the Recon sub-role (Echo, Freja, Pharah, Sombra) will allow them to detect enemies below half health through walls after dealing damage to them. And for Supports, there’s the Survivor sub-role (Brigitte, Illari, Juno, Mizuki, Wuyang) that will trigger health regeneration after using a movement ability.

Along with Competitive system updates, there’s also a new UI/UX refresh to make the game feel newer than ever. Season one launches with a new 3D hero lobby that will expand to feature your full party in season four, a new hub for notifications, faster navigation, and “reduced friction,” and revamps to the hero gallery, social panel, and overall global navigation.

Collabs? Yeah, those are back, too, including an iconic one from Feb. 10 to 23 featuring Hello Kitty and Friends characters from Sanrio. Skins include Hello Kitty Juno, Cinnamoroll Kiriko, Pompompurin Mercy, My Melody D.Va, Kuromi Widowmaker, and Keroppi Lucio.

Throughout seasons two through six in 2026, the game will add things like support for Nintendo Switch 2 in season two, two new core maps, a new hero every season, post-match accolades, hero reworks, and several new Mythic skins for Soldier: 76, Ana, Illari, Mauga, and Genji.

Yeah, this big update has a lot, but as the devs showcased in the Overwatch Spotlight stream today, the franchise likely won’t be going anywhere any time soon because of it.

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The Chapter 3 update in Dune Awakening has introduced the Specializations system that allows you to customize your endgame builds with plenty of freedom.

Specializations are endgame abilities that have different categories. You have to equip them based on what type of build you want to run. Plenty of XP is also required to unlock more Specializations, and getting all of them unlocked can be quite a grind.

Complete list of Specializations in Dune Awakening

Complete list of Specializations in Dune Awakening

Specializations are available in the five following categories.

Crafting
Combat
Exploration
Gathering
Sabotage

Every category has 41 different options that offer various bonuses and added benefits.

Crafting

If you’re someone who loves to trade a lot in Dune Awakening, you’ll love the Crafting Specializations. You’ll craft better items while using materials much more efficiently. The items you make are much more durable, and there are bonuses applicable for refining/recycling products.

Ranged Augmentation Limit: Ranged Augmentation Limit: +1
Melee Augmentation Limit: Melee Augmentation Limit: +1
Repair Master: Max Durability Loss: -5.0%
Consumable Batch Crafting: Batch Crafting Chance: +25.0%
Garment Augmentation Limit: Garment Augmentation Limit: +1
Superior Spice Yield: Bonus Spice Refining Yield Chance: +10.0%
Recycling Yield: Recycling Yield: +33.3%
Recycling Jackpot: Recycle Jackpot Chance: +5.0%
Efficient Machinery: Increases the speed of all crafting and refining
Augment Fabrication Mastery: Improved Augment Chance: +5.0%
Superior Chemical Yield: Bonus Chemical Refining Yield Chance: +30.0%
Augment Cost Reduction: Augment Fabrication Cost: -10.0%
Repair Master: Max Durability Loss: -5.0%
Melee Augmentation Limit: Melee Augmentation Limit: +1
Ranged Augmentation Limit: Ranged Augmentation Limit: +1
Augment Fabrication Mastery: Improved Augment Chance: +2.5%
Recycling Jackpot: Recycle Jackpot Chance: +5.0%.
Efficient Machinery: Increases the speed of all crafting and refining
Recycling Yield: Recycling Yield: +33.3%
Garment Augmentation Limit: Garment Augmentation Limit: +1
Superior Spice Yield: Bonus Spice Refining Yield Chance: +10.0%
Repair Master: Max Durability Loss: -5.0%
Fragment Upgrading: Unlocks a recipe in the Advanced Survival Fabricator
Augment Fabrication Mastery: Improved Augment Chance: +2.5%
Augment Cost Reduction: Augment Fabrication Cost: -10.0%
Waste Not, Want No: Schematic Recovery Chance: +15.0%
Superior Ore Yield: Bonus Ore Refining Yield Chance: +30.0%
Repair Master: Max Durability Loss: -10.0%
Recycling Jackpot: Recycle Jackpot Chance: +5.0%
Efficient Machinery: Increases the speed of all crafting and refining
Crafter’s Helm Cosmetic Reward
Augment Fabrication Mastery: Improved Augment Chance: +5.0%
Recycling Yield: Recycling Yield: +33.3%
Repair Master: Max Durability Loss: -5.0%
Superior Spice Yield: Bonus Spice Refining Yield Chance: +10.0%
Ranged Augmentation Limit: Ranged Augmentation Limit: +1
Melee Augmentation Limit: Melee Augmentation Limit: +1
Augment Cost Reduction: Augment Fabrication Cost: -10.0%
Efficient Machinery: Increases the speed of all crafting and refining
Augment Fabrication Mastery: Improved Augment Chance: +5.0%
Ghost Data: Schematic Doubling Chance: +15.0%

Combat

If you’re someone who loves to shoot his guns at anything that moves, the Combat Specializations will be of immense benefit. One of those involves plenty of additional Skill Points, along with more Health, Stamina, and everything else that allows you to get an edge over your enemies.

Skill Points: +3 Skill Points
Max Stamina Increase: Max Stamina +5
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Max Health Increase: Max Health +15
Skill Points: +3 Skill Points
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Max Stamina Increase: Max Stamina +20
Skill Points: +3 Skill Points
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Max Health Increase: Max Health +5
Skill Points: +3 Skill Points
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Max Stamina Increase: Max Stamina +5
Skill Points: +3 Skill Points
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Skill Points: +3 Skill Points
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Max Health Increase: Max Health +5
Skill Points: +3 Skill Points
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Max Stamina Increase: Max Stamina +5
Skill Points: +3 Skill Points
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Combatant’s Helm Variant
Max Health Increase: Max Health +25
Skill Points: +3 Skill Points
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Skill Points: +3 Skill Points
Max Health Increase: Max Health +5
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Max Stamina Increase: Max Stamina +20
Skill Points: +1 Skill Points
Skill Points: +5 Skill Points

Exploration

The Deep Desert is a vast space, and having Exploration Specializations will allow you to reach its far reaches more quickly. The buffs will allow you to travel further and faster while making you and your vehicles far more efficient. Your vehicles will consume less fuel and show fewer signs of breakdown. Some abilities will also allow you to get more loot from crashed ships as a bonus.

Pack Mule: Inventory Slot Capacity +5
Vehicle Boost Heat Reduction: Boost Heat Generation: -10.0%
Superior Fuel Efficiency: Vehicle Fuel Efficiency: +5.0%
Rider in the Storm: Vehicle Sandstorm Damage: -15.0%
Treasure Hunter: Increases the amount of loot gained from crashed ships and buried treasures
Efficient Surveyor: Survey Time: -50.0%
Vehicle Boost Heat Reduction: Boost Heat Generation: -10.0%
Superior Scanning Range: Scanning Range: +15.0%
Vehicle Recovery Cost Reduction: Vehicle Recovery Cost: -25.0%
Vehicle Speed Bonus: Vehicle Speed: +15.0%
Superior Heat Dissipation: Heat Dissipation Rate: +5.0%
Pack Mule: Inventory Slot Capacity +5
Suspensor Powerdrain Reduction: Suspensor Power Drain: -10.0%
Vehicle Boost Heat Reduction: Boost Heat Generation: -10.0%
Expert Maneuvering: Vehicle Damage Resistance: +10.0%
Superior Fuel Efficiency: Vehicle Fuel Efficiency: +5.0%
Revealing the Fog: Fog of War Radius: +50.0%
Hidden Caches: Increases the amount of loot in loot containers
Wall Crawler: Climbing Stamina Cost: -20.0%
Rider in the Storm: Vehicle Sandstorm Damage: -15.0%
Superior Heat Dissipation: Heat Dissipation Rate: +5.0%
Pack Mule: Inventory Slot Capacity +5
Vehicle Recovery Cost Reduction: Vehicle Recovery Cost: -25.0%
Superior Fuel Efficiency: Vehicle Fuel Efficiency: +5.0%
Vehicle Boost Heat Reduction: Boost Heat Generation: -10.0%
Superior Heat Dissipation: Heat Dissipation Rate: +5.0%
Superior Fuel Efficiency: Vehicle Fuel Efficiency: +5.0%
Superior Heat Dissipation: Heat Dissipation Rate: +5.0%
Superior Scanning Range: Scanning Range: +35.0%
Without Rhythm: Sandworm Threat: -10.0%
Explorer’s Helm Variant
Pack Mule: Inventory Slot Capacity +5
Rider in the Storm: Vehicle Sandstorm Damage: -15.0%
Superior Heat Dissipation: Heat Dissipation Rate: +5.0%
Superior Fuel Efficiency: Vehicle Fuel Efficiency: +5.0%
Expert Maneuvering: Vehicle Damage Resistance: +10.0%
Vehicle Boost Heat Reduction: Boost Heat Generation: -10.0%
Suspensor Powerdrain Reduction: Suspensor Power Drain: -20.0%
Superior Heat Dissipation: Heat Dissipation Rate: +5.0%
Without Rhythm: Sandworm Threat: -10.0%
Pack Mule: Inventory Slot Capacity +5

Gathering

These are my favorite Specializations as I play alone. Every bit of resource you obtain will be more, making it easier for you to survive the harsh nature of the desert. If you’re someone who loves to harvest, mine, and collect, the Gathering Specializations will be perfect.

Effective Salvaging: Bonus Scrap Yield Chance: +30.0%
Every Last Drop: Water Harvesting Yield: +20.0%
Exsanguination Mastery: Blood Extraction Yield: +100.0%
More Efficient Tools: Tool Power Drain: -10.0%
Effective Mining: Bonus Mineral Yield Chance: +5.0%
Compactor Safety: Static Compactor Threat: -5.0%
Yield Jackpot: Jackpot Yield Chance: +2.5%
Superior Compactor Range: Static Compactor Area: +10.0%
Pickup Yields: Pickup Yield: +100.0%
Effective Mining: Bonus Mineral Yield Chance: +5.0%
Yield Jackpot: Jackpot Yield Chance: +2.5%
Effective Mining: Bonus Mineral Yield Chance: +5.0%
Compactor Safety: Static Compactor Threat: -5.0%
Effective Mining: Bonus Mineral Yield Chance: +5.0%
Yield Jackpot: Jackpot Yield Chance: +2.5%
Superior Compactor Range: Static Compactor Area: +10.0%
Effective Salvaging: Bonus Scrap Yield Chance: +10.0%
Effective Mining: Bonus Mineral Yield Chance: +5.0%
Yield Jackpot: Jackpot Yield Chance: +2.5%
Effective Mining: Bonus Mineral Yield Chance: +5.0%
More Efficient Tools: Tool Power Drain: -5.0%
Effective Mining: Bonus Mineral Yield Chance: +5.0%
Yield Jackpot: Jackpot Yield Chance: +2.5%
Effective Mining: Bonus Mineral Yield Chance: +5.0%
Pickup Yields: Pickup Yield: +100.0%
Corpse Compression: Corpse Volume: -50.0%
Yield Jackpot: Jackpot Yield Chance: +2.5%
Superior Compactor Range: Static Compactor Area: +10.0%
Compactor Safety: Static Compactor Threat: -5.0%
Effective Mining: Bonus Mineral Yield Chance: +5.0%
Yield Jackpot: Jackpot Yield Chance: +2.5%
Superior Compactor Range: Static Compactor Area: +40.0%
Gatherer’s Helm Variant
Superior Compactor Range: Static Compactor Area: +10.0%
Yield Jackpot: Jackpot Yield Chance: +2.5%
Effective Mining: Bonus Mineral Yield Chance: +5.0%
Compactor Safety: Static Compactor Threat: -5.0%
Yield Jackpot: Jackpot Yield Chance: +2.5%
More Efficient Tools: Tool Power Drain: -10.0%
Compactor Safety: Static Compactor Threat: -5.0%
Yield Jackpot: Jackpot Yield Chance: +2.5%

Sabotage

Last but not least, Sabotage makes you efficient at taking down the enemy in a shrewd fashion. You can lay and manipulate traps, use your stealth better, and do more damage with precise shots. This category is recommended for the advanced players, as mastering the abilities will require in-depth knowledge about in-game mechanics.