In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're so excited to have the Overwatch team in studio with us! We're talking about game's 10-year anniversary, diving deep into the new heroes, and getting information on the story. We're also looking ahead to what will be a massive year for both the franchise and Blizzard as a whole.

00:00 Introduction

01:09 Overwatch is having its 10th anniversary this year. How is the Overwatch team there at Blizzard feeling about the last ten years and about this big year to come?

02:47 There's a name change with Overwatch 2 going back to Overwatch? What was the thought behind it? How’s this going to work?

03:28 Along with that change, there are some other changes as well when it comes to how you’re handling seasons moving forward, right?

03:55 Season 1 is launching on February 10th, and that’s starting off

something huge for Overwatch, right?

04:17 Talon is seeing some leadership changes at the top. Doomfist is no longer in control, right?

04:57 New heroes coming to Overwatch. This year we’re getting 10 new heroes overall, which is more than triple what we get normally in the year. Five of those are dropping during season 1?

06:53 Domina deep dive

09:07 Two new DPS, let's start with Emre.

10:43 Anran deep dive

12:34 Mizuki deep dive

14:54 Jet Pack Cat deep dive

17:51 We know our roles of DPS, Tank, and Support, but you guys are rolling out Sub-Roles and Passives as well?

20:37 Visually, the game is getting a bit of an update with the UI and some engine advancements.

21:43 Plus new Post-Match Accolades?

22:48 What can you share about the new cosmetics, and if you can, which one is your favorite?

23:36 For you two, personally, what’s the thing you’re most excited for players to get to experience over this upcoming year?

26:15 Final thoughts?

28:00 Do you have favorite heroes or villains?

29:12 Outro

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