Reign of Talon - Season 5: A Grim Doctrine
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Overwatch Reign of Talon - Season 5: A Grim Doctrine is estimated to end around December 8, 2026, based on its 63-day season cadence (verified October 18, 2026). Track the live countdown for Overwatch Reign of Talon - Season 5: A Grim Doctrine. Synced with official developer announcements and updated every second in your browser.
Reign of Talon - Season 5: A Grim Doctrine went live on October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM PT (18:00 UTC). Blizzard has not yet confirmed when it ends. Recent Overwatch seasons have mostly run eight to nine weeks, so the countdown above tracks an estimated close around December 8, 2026 and switches to the official date as soon as Blizzard announces the Season 6 launch. Season changes land at 11:00 AM PT (18:00 UTC).
Season 5 is the finale of the Reign of Talon, the first year-long narrative arc in Overwatch's history.
Doctrine is a new Talon Support with a vampire fantasy: he manipulates lifeforce with a scepter, infusions and bat-like drones, draining enemies to sustain his team. Like every new hero since Season 10, he is unlocked for everyone at launch.
Sombra moves from Damage into the Support role, one of the biggest changes ever made to an existing hero. Roadhog gets a rework that alters his Scrap Gun and adds a new Trash Compactor ability.
Watchpoint: Grímsvötn is a new Escort map set in the remote Icelandic prison where Doomfist frees Doctrine. The Halloween-themed Battle Pass carries Legendary skins such as Ghostly Belle Ashe, Jack O' Ripper Soldier: 76 and Bat Empress Junker Queen, and the Mystery Madness: Graveyard Games event runs from October 6 to November 2.
These are the parts of Season 5 that close or lock at the rollover.
Season 6 is unannounced. A Grim Doctrine concludes the Reign of Talon arc, so Season 6 starts whatever Blizzard plans next; it has not published a name or date. Blizzard normally reveals the next season in the final weeks of the current one, with a launch at 11:00 AM PT (18:00 UTC) on a Tuesday. This page switches to the confirmed date the day it is posted.
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Blizzard has not yet confirmed the end of Reign of Talon - Season 5: A Grim Doctrine. Based on recent Overwatch season lengths it is estimated to end around December 8, 2026, at the usual 11:00 AM PT (18:00 UTC) changeover. This page updates as soon as the Season 6 date is announced.
Reign of Talon - Season 5: A Grim Doctrine launched on October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM PT (18:00 UTC), immediately after Season 4: Heroes of Busan ended.
Overwatch Reign of Talon - Season 4: Heroes of Busan ended on October 6, 2026 at 18:00 UTC, after a 56-day run, when Reign of Talon - Season 5: A Grim Doctrine went live.
Season 5 adds Doctrine, the game's 54th hero and a new Talon Support. He manipulates lifeforce with a scepter, infusions and bat-like drones, and is unlocked for every player at launch. The season also moves Sombra from Damage to Support.
No. Unclaimed Overwatch Battle Pass rewards must be earned before Season 5 ends. Purchased and unlocked cosmetics remain on your account permanently.
Competitive Points (CP) are earned by winning competitive matches, not from the Battle Pass. You earn 15 CP per win and 5 CP per draw. Competitive Points do not reset at season end; they accumulate across all seasons and unlock Golden, Jade or Celestial weapon variants. This system is separate from the seasonal Battle Pass and has no season deadline.
Last checked October 18, 2026 Maintained by Salvador Jesus