What is the latest Overwatch patch?

The latest Overwatch update is the Season 5 Launch patch, released October 6, 2026, the start of Reign of Talon Season 5: A Grim Doctrine, headlined by new Support hero Doctrine and the Watchpoint: Grímsvötn Escort map. Track the season on the Overwatch season timer .

What got nerfed in Overwatch Season 5?

Sombra moves to the Support role and loses Hack, and Roadhog is reworked around a new Trash Compactor ability. Genji, Ana, Lúcio, D.Va, Domina and Emre received buffs.

When does Reign of Talon - Season 5 end?

Blizzard has not announced an end date for Season 5: A Grim Doctrine, which launched October 6, 2026. Track the countdown on the Overwatch season timer .

Where can I see every Overwatch patch?

Every Overwatch patch this site has tracked, current season and archived, is listed in the version history table on this page.

Season 5 Launch · updated Oct 6, 2026 Verified Oct 11, 2026

Overwatch Patch Notes | Reign of Talon - Season 5: A Grim Doctrine

Overwatch Season 5 Launch adds Support hero Doctrine and the Watchpoint: Grímsvötn Escort map, moves Sombra to Support and reworks Roadhog.

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When is the next update?

Overwatch rolls to its next season around December 8, 2026.

Reign of Talon - Season 5: A Grim Doctrine · estimated from season cadence

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Season 5 Launch: October 6, 20268 changes

The Overwatch Season 5 Launch patch notes open Reign of Talon Season 5: A Grim Doctrine, adding vampire-themed Support hero Doctrine and Watchpoint: Grímsvötn, the first new Escort map since Overwatch 2 launched in 2022. Track the live Overwatch season countdown through A Grim Doctrine.

TL;DR: 8 changes: 6 hero buffs, 2 role or kit reworks. Biggest change: Sombra moves to Support and loses Hack. Meta impact: the Support roster gains two new options while Roadhog’s reworked kit shifts the Tank pick order.

Weapons

Doctrine, new Support hero added active
Sombra, moved to the Support role and no longer has Hack active
Roadhog, reworked with the new Trash Compactor ability active
Genji, Ana, Lúcio, D.Va, Domina and Emre, received balance buffs buff

Map

Watchpoint: Grímsvötn, new Escort map active
Hitboxes resized for 40 heroes active

Events & Limited Time

Mystery Madness: Graveyard Games, runs October 6 to November 2 event
Tech Witches, runs October 9 to 26 event

All Overwatch patches

Version	Date	Season	What changed
Season 5 Launch	October 6, 2026	Reign of Talon - Season 5: A Grim Doctrine	8 changes: 6 hero buffs, 2 role or kit reworks. Biggest change: Sombra moves to Support and loses Hack. Meta impact: the Support roster gai…
Season 4 Launch	Aug 11, 2026	Reign of Talon - Season 4: Heroes of Busan	10 changes: 4 buffs, 1 nerf. Biggest buff: D.Va Panopticon barrier health 450 → 500. Biggest nerf: D.Va Ultimate cost increased 7%.
Season 3 Launch	Jun 16, 2026	Reign of Talon - Season 3: Into the Tiger's Den	Big content drop: 1 new hero (Shion), 1 new hybrid map (Neon Junction), a new Ultra skin rarity, and balance changes targeting overperformin…