Blizzard bets on a forever Overwatch with a 2026 expansion blitz
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Blizzard is relaunching Overwatch as a perpetual live service with a rename (dropping the 2), a massive year‑long expansion-style run in 2026 featuring 10 new heroes, a Story 2.0 overhaul, and ongoing seasons plus planned hero reworks—all free—to restore momentum and establish Overwatch as a long‑term Blizzard pillar.
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