Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 January 8, 2026

Version
January 8, 2026
Version Date
Jan. 8, 2026
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Patch Notes

January 8, 2026

Game and Event Updates

Rebase

2.20.1 is a full rebase, all platforms. Expect a much larger than usual patch size, specifically for consoles.

Showdown Shuffle

Showdown returns with a twist! From January 13-26, Heroes shuffle mid-match and wild modifiers keep the chaos coming. Complete challenges to earn cosmetics, lootboxes and Battle Pass XP!

Here is the list of modifiers that will randomly rotate during the match:

  • Mini Maxing
    • All heroes are 50% smaller. Health reduced by 30%
  • Lie Low
    • Heroes become invisible while crouching. However, their invisibility can still be detected at a short distance. The hero stops being invisible when they receive damage or attacks.
  • Power Punch
    • Quick melee attacks knock back enemies
  • Vampiric Healing
    • Heroes don't passively regenerate HP, but each hero has the vampiric passive
  • Aerial Combat
    • Heroes deal and receive 50% more damage while in the air. Gravity decreased
  • Back in Action
    • Respawn time decreased. Does not apply during Overtime.
  • Damage Pack
    • Health packs also increase damage dealt by 250% for 10-20 seconds or until death.
  • Berserkers
    • Heroes don't passively regenerate HP. For each 10% of total HP lost, increases attack speed by 6% and reduce cooldowns by 6%.
  • Super Jump
    • Heroes jump 200% higher
  • Explosive
    • Heroes explode on death, dealing damage to all nearby heroes.
  • Hyper Speed
    • Movement speed is increased by 30% for all heroes.
  • Buff Hunt
    • Every minute, one random hero has increased HP, deals more damage, and generates ult charge faster. Elimnate the buffed hero to gain the buff.
Quick Play Hacked: Assault Returns!

Play the classic Assault maps this weekend January 8-11 in our latest Quick Play: Hacked - in 5v5, 6v6 and Mystery Heroes queues!

Junkrat's Loot Hunt

Junkrat's Loot Hunt is back again, running from January 22-25! Earn lootboxes by completing challenges that unlock as you play!