All 5 new heroes in Overwatch: Reign of Talon season 1

Five, count 'em, FIVE new heroes are joining Overwatch as part of Reign of Talon, the game's massive 2026 overhaul. Reign of Talon kicks off with season one, adding five new playable heroes to the roster from the get-go, with five more joining throughout the rest of the year for a total of 10 heroes in one year. This is a big one for Overwatch (no more 2 in the title), and we've got the details you need on all the new characters. Here are all of the new Overwatch characters joining in Reign of Talon when it begins on Feb. 10.Table of contentsAll new heroes in Overwatch: Reign of TalonDomina (Tank)Anran (Damage)Emre (Damage)Jetpack Cat (Support)Mizuki (Support)All new heroes in Overwatch: Reign of TalonDomina (Tank) Domina (Tank) | Image via Blizzard Entertainment AbilityDescriptionPhoton Magnum (Primary Fire)Medium-range beam that culminates in a high impact shot.Barrier ArrayA segmented hard‑light barrier deployed in front of Domina. Each segment must be individually destroyed, creating dynamic defensive angles.Crystal ChargeProject an explosive crystal and reactivate to denotate it.Sonic RepulsorsPush enemies back, stunning them if they hit a wall.Reconstruction(Passive)Dealing damage with abilities restores shields.Panopticon(Ultimate)Fire a hard-light projectile that imprisons enemies and detonates on expiration.Anran (Damage) Anran (Damage) | Image via Blizzard Entertainment AbilityDescriptionZhuque Fans(Primary Fire)Hand fans that shoot fiery projectiles.Fan the Flames(Secondary Fire)Hot wind blast that amplifies burning damage.Inferno RushPropel yourself forward and damage enemies you impact.Dancing BlazeStrike nearby enemies while dodging all damage.Ignition(Passive)Hit enemies with fire attacks to burn them.Vermilion Ascent(Ultimate - Alive)Charge forward, exploding on impact and instantly igniting enemies.Vermilion Revival(Ultimate - When Dead)When dead, revive yourself in a fiery explosion.Emre (Damage) Emre (Damage) | Image via Blizzard Entertainment AbilityDescriptionSynthetic Burst Rifle(Primary Fire)Three-round burst weapon.Take Aim(Secondary Fire)Hold to zoom in, tightening accuracy and increasing fall off range.Siphon BlasterTemporarily wield a semi-automatic pistol with life stealing explosive rounds. Move faster and jump higher while wielded.Cyber FragThrow a grenade that detonates shortly after bouncing.Altered Vitals(Passive)An override initiates, transforming you into a living weapon. Fires rapid explosive blasts or charged mega‑shots capable of wiping teams.Override Protocol(Ultimate)Passive health regeneration activates sooner and instantly restores 30 health when activated.Jetpack Cat (Support) Jetpack Cat (Support) | Image via Blizzard Entertainment AbilityDescriptionBiotic Pawjectiles(Primary Fire)Mid‑range projectile spread that heals allies and damages enemies.LifelineToggle into transport mode, allowing an ally to be towed. Increases movement speed and heals your ally.Frenetic FlightAccelerate in your movement direction. Fuel recovery is slower while carrying another player.PurrPulsing area heal that increases in frequency over time. Knockback nearby enemies when activated.Jetpack(Passive)Permanent flight.Catnapper(Ultimate)Dive towards a ground location, knocking down enemies and tethering the nearest one to you.Mizuki (Support) Mizuki (Support) | Image via Blizzard Entertainment AbilityDescriptionSpirit Glaive(Primary Fire)Throw a spinning blade that can bounce off walls, impacts enemies and deals damage.Healing KasaThrow your hat to heal an ally, bouncing to nearby allies and healing you when it returns.Katashiro ReturnLeap forward, leaving behind a paper doll. Reactivate to return and gain increased movement speed while active.Blinding ChainLaunch a tethering chain that hinders the first enemy hit.Remedy Aura(Passive)Heals nearby allies. Healing scales with resource generated by dealing damage and healing.Kekkai Sanctuary(Ultimate)Create a sanctuary that heals allies and absorbs enemy projectiles from outside the area. For more on Overwatch: Reign of Talon, check out all of Destructoid's coverage:All new hero passives and sub-roles in Overwatch: Reign of TalonOverwatch Hello Kitty collab The post All 5 new heroes in Overwatch: Reign of Talon season 1 appeared first on Destructoid.

Feb 5, 2026 - 03:32

All 5 new heroes in Overwatch: Reign of Talon season 1

Five, count 'em, FIVE new heroes are joining Overwatch as part of Reign of Talon, the game's massive 2026 overhaul.

Reign of Talon kicks off with season one, adding five new playable heroes to the roster from the get-go, with five more joining throughout the rest of the year for a total of 10 heroes in one year. This is a big one for Overwatch (no more 2 in the title), and we've got the details you need on all the new characters.

Here are all of the new Overwatch characters joining in Reign of Talon when it begins on Feb. 10.

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All new heroes in Overwatch: Reign of Talon

All new heroes in Overwatch: Reign of Talon

Domina (Tank)

Domina (Tank) | Image via Blizzard Entertainment

Ability

Description

Photon Magnum
(Primary Fire)

Medium-range beam that culminates in a high impact shot.

Barrier Array

A segmented hard‑light barrier deployed in front of Domina. Each segment must be individually destroyed, creating dynamic defensive angles.

Crystal Charge

Project an explosive crystal and reactivate to denotate it.

Sonic Repulsors

Push enemies back, stunning them if they hit a wall.

Reconstruction(Passive)

Dealing damage with abilities restores shields.

Panopticon(Ultimate)

Fire a hard-light projectile that imprisons enemies and detonates on expiration.

Anran (Damage)

Anran (Damage) | Image via Blizzard Entertainment

Ability

Description

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.

Ignition(Passive)

Hit enemies with fire attacks to burn them.

Vermilion Ascent(Ultimate - Alive)

Charge forward, exploding on impact and instantly igniting enemies.

Vermilion Revival(Ultimate - When Dead)

When dead, revive yourself in a fiery explosion.

Emre (Damage)

Emre (Damage) | Image via Blizzard Entertainment

Ability

Description

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.

Altered Vitals
(Passive)

An override initiates, transforming you into a living weapon. Fires rapid explosive blasts or charged mega‑shots capable of wiping teams.

Override Protocol
(Ultimate)

Passive health regeneration activates sooner and instantly restores 30 health when activated.

Jetpack Cat (Support)

Jetpack Cat (Support) | Image via Blizzard Entertainment

Ability

Description

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. Fuel recovery is slower while carrying another player.

Purr

Pulsing area heal that increases in frequency over time. Knockback nearby enemies when activated.

Jetpack(Passive)

Permanent flight.

Catnapper(Ultimate)

Dive towards a ground location, knocking down enemies and tethering the nearest one to you.

Mizuki (Support)

Mizuki (Support) | Image via Blizzard Entertainment

Ability

Description

Spirit Glaive
(Primary Fire)

Throw a spinning blade that can bounce off walls, impacts enemies and deals 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.

Blinding Chain

Launch a tethering chain that hinders the first enemy hit.

Remedy Aura
(Passive)

Heals nearby allies. Healing scales with resource generated by dealing damage and healing.

Kekkai Sanctuary(Ultimate)

Create a sanctuary that heals allies and absorbs enemy projectiles from outside the area.

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