Is it 2016 again? Because Overwatch 2 is out and Overwatch Season 1 is back. Announced during the recent Overwatch Spotlight, the hero shooter will be reintroducing story and lore, new hero subroles, updates to major game modes, a massive UI/UX refresh, and 10 new heroes over the course of the year.
Not only that, the first 5 new heroes dropped on the first day of Season 1, kickstarting the game’s commitment to a stronger narrative and massive gameplay upgrades. Here’s everything you need to know about the first 5 heroes: Domina, Emre, Mizuki, Anran, and Jetpack Cat.
Domina (Tank)
As heiress to The Vishkar Corporation, Vaira Singhania (Domina) has spent her entire life perfecting her image. With countless successes claimed as her own, Vaira has become a formidable opponent in the corporate sphere. Leveraging her skill as a negotiator and her custom hard-light technology, Vaira will make allies with even the most corrupt forces on her quest to gain power.
Primary Fire — Photon Magnum (LMB)
Medium-range beam that culminates in a high impact shot.
Barrier Array (RMB)
A segmented hard‑light barrier deployed in front of Domina. Each segment must be individually destroyed, creating dynamic defensive angles.
Crystal Charge (E)
Project an explosive crystal and reactivate to denotate it.
Sonic Repulsors (LSHIFT)
Push enemies back, stunning them if they hit a wall.
Ultimate — Panopticon (Q)
Fire a hard-light barrier that imprisons enemies and detonates on expiration.
Passive – Reconstruction
Dealing damage with abilities restores shields.
Subrole – Stalwart
Reduces knockbacks and slows received.
Minor Perk – Efficient Design (LMB)
After using Barrier Array, restore 50 shields and active passive health regeneration.
Minor Perk – Extended Power (RMB)
Increase the range of Photon Magnum by 20%.
Major Perk – Disruptive Detonation (LMB)
Enemies hit by Crystal Charge’s explosion are slowed by 30% for 2 seconds.
Major Perk – Power Move (RMB)
Barrier Array can be used as a wall to stun enemies with Sonic Repulsors with a 100% damage increase.
Emre (Damage)
After deciding to seek his own way to help the world, ex-Overwatch operative Emre Sarioglu disappeared one day. He has since mysteriously resurfaced as a ruthless killing cyborg thanks to the malignant force that has corrupted his mind. With what little free will remains, Emre turns to Freja, his most trusted ally, to help him keep his humanity – even at the cost of allying with Talon.
Primary Fire — Synthetic Burst Rifle (LMB)
Three-round burst weapon.
Secondary Fire — Take Aim (RMB)
Hold to zoom in, tightening accuracy and increasing fall off range.
Siphon Blaster (LSHIFT)
Temporarily wield a semi-automatic pistol with life stealing explosive rounds. Move faster and jump higher while wielded.
Cyber Frag (E)
Throw a grenade that detonates shortly after bouncing.
Ultimate — Override Protocol (Q)
An override initiates, transforming you into a living weapon. Fires rapid explosive blasts or charged mega‑shots capable of wiping teams.
Passive – Altered Vitals
Passive health regeneration activates sooner and instantly restores 30 health when activated.
Subrole – Specialist
Eliminating an enemy briefly increases your reload speed.
Minor Perk – Suppressive Security (LMB)
Override Protocol’s light rounds slow enemies by 30% for 1 second.
Minor Perk – Enhanced Agility (RMB)
Siphon Blaster’s movement speed bonus is increased by 20% while not firing.
Major Perk – Heat Sink (LMB)
Direct hits with Siphon Blaster refund heat and increase its duration by 0.1 seconds.
Major Perk – Cyber Adhesion (RMB)
Cyber Frag now sticks on contact, dealing 40 extra damage to stuck enemies.
Mizuki (Support)
Surrounded by unfortunate circumstances, Mizuki Kawano grew up believing he was cursed. After being taken in by the Hashimoto clan from a young age, he found solace in Toshiro Yamagami—a captive weaponsmith who became his mentor. Armed with an anima kusarigama and sent to infiltrate the Yokai of Kanezaka, Mizuki is determined to decide his own fate.
Primary Fire — Spirit Glaive (LMB)
Throw a spinning blade that can bounce off walls, impact enemies and rapidly deal damage.
Healing Kasa (RMB)
Throw your hat to heal an ally, bouncing to nearby allies and healing you when it returns.
Katashiro Return (LSHIFT)
Leap forward, leaving behind a paper doll. Reactivate to return and gain increased movement speed while active.
Binding Chain (E)
Launch a tethering chain that hinders the first enemy hit.
Ultimate — Kekkai Sanctuary (Q)
Create a sanctuary that heals allies and absorbs enemy projectiles from outside the area.
Passive – Remedy Aura
Heals nearby allies. Healing scales with resources generated by dealing damage and healing.
Subrole – Survivor
Using a movement ability activates passive health regeneration.
Minor Perk – Wellspring (LMB)
Remedy Aura resource generation is increased by 25%.
Minor Perk – Exposed Soul (RMB)
Hitting an enemy with Binding Chain increases your damage dealt to them by 30% for 2 seconds.
Major Perk – Resonant Return (LMB)
Healing Kasa bounces one additional time. Each bounce increases its healing by 10.
Major Perk – Quickstep (RMB)
While Katashiro Return is active, allies within Remedy Aura gain 25% increased movement speed.
Anran (Damage)
Following in her parents’ footsteps, Wuyang’s older sister Anran Ye graduated from the Wuxing University’s Fire College at the top of her class. After being recruited to Overwatch, she is thrown headfirst into a global conflict, where she must prove her skill as a fighter extends beyond her school teachings.
Primary Fire — Zhuque Fans (LMB)
Hand fans that shoot fiery projectiles.
Secondary Fire — Fan the Flames (RMB)
Hot wind blast that amplifies burning damage.
Inferno Rush (LSHIFT)
Propel yourself forward and damage enemies you impact.
Dancing Blaze (E)
Strike nearby enemies while dodging all damage.
Ultimate — Vermillion Ascent (Alive) (Q)
Charge forward, exploding on impact and instantly igniting enemies.
Ultimate — Vermillion Revival (Dead) (Q)
When dead, revive yourself in a fiery explosion.
Passive – Ignition
Hit enemies with fire attacks to burn them.
Subrole – Flanker
Health packs restore more health.
Minor Perk – Smoulder (LMB)
Ignited enemies burn 1.5 seconds longer.
Minor Perk – Heat Shield (RMB)
Gain 50 overhealth when you use your Ultimate and for each enemy ignited by it.
Major Perk – Short Fuse (LMB)
Impacting an enemy with Inferno Rush reduces its cooldown by 1.5 seconds.
Major Perk – Hungering Blaze (RMB)
Heal 50 health for each enemy hit by Dancing Blaze.
Jetpack Cat (Support)
A stray cat mysteriously turned up at Watchpoint: Gibraltar, and resident feline fanatic Brigitte was eager to adopt her. Since her early days, Brigitte has been using her cats as workshop assistants, imagining them in outlandish situations. But when Talon attacked Gibraltar, those farfetched dreams became a possible saving grace. Brigitte constructed a jetpack that would allow the cat to fly into battle and lend a helping paw to any teammates in need.
Primary Fire — Biotic Pawjectiles (LMB)
Mid‑range projectile spread that heals allies and damages enemies.
Frenetic Flight (RMB)
Accelerate in your movement direction. Fuel recovery is slower while carrying another player. SPACE to move upwards and CTRL to move downwards.
Lifeline (LSHIFT)
Toggle into transport mode, allowing an ally to be towed. Increases movement speed and heals your ally.
Purr (E)
Pulsing area heal that increases in frequency over time. Knockback nearby enemies when activated.
Ultimate — Catnapper (Q)
Dive towards a ground location, knocking down enemies and tethering the nearest one to you.
Passive – Jetpack
Permanent flight.
Subrole – Tactician
You can gain excess ultimate charge which carries over after using your ultimate ability.
Minor Perk – Claws Out (LMB)
Quick melee becomes empowered every 6 seconds, wounding enemies for 40 damage and slowing them by 30% for 1 second.
Minor Perk – Transport Shielding (RMB)
Gain up to 75 extra shield health while carrying another hero.
Major Perk – Headbutt (LMB)
Frenetic Flight can knockback an enemy on impact when flying fast enough.
Major Perk – Territorial (RMB)
Purr now also damages nearby enemies for 50% of the healing amount. Knockback is removed.
