Here's when the new Overwatch season starts in your region, and everything you can expect from it

A new DPS hero and tons of fresh (and returning) features are coming in Season 2: Summit.

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With Overwatch 's turn to a year-long story arc, what would have been Season 21 is now Season 2 : Summit.

While the context has changed, what you can expect from the new season is very similar to previous updates and builds on the new direction set by Season 1: Conquest.

There's a lot to look forward to in the update, including, of course, a new hero .

But the new features and balance changes are arguably more interesting, though.

Below, I'll go over when you can play Overwatch Season 2 in your time zone, and everything you can expect to sink your teeth into.

When does the new Overwatch season start?

This coincides with the end of the current season, so you've still got a little time left to finish your battle pass.

Take note that the April Fools event finishes on April 13, a full day before the launch of the next season.

What's coming in Overwatch Season 2?

Here's everything arriving in Season 2:
This season also marks Overwatch's ten-year anniversary, where I'm sure we'll get some new events or other goodies.

On that note, there's also another Diablo collaboration (finally a new Ramattra skin), likely arriving in the mid-season update.

For most players, though, the brand-new hero is no doubt the most exciting addition.

Say hello to Sierra , a Recon DPS hero.

An automatic rifle that shoots in a spiral pattern, gaining accuracy the longer you fire.

Fire a dart to mark an enemy, causing Helix Rifle shots to automatically track to them.

Throw a drone into the air.

Activate the ability again to launch towards it.

Throw a grenade that creates a shockwave on impact.

Deploy a drone that flies forward and carpet bombs the area.

Detect enemies below half health through walls after damaging them.

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