Status: Confirmed. Overwatch Season 4, titled “Heroes of Busan,” launches on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 11 AM PT (2 PM ET). This is a same-time global release, so the update unlocks at the same moment everywhere regardless of your region.
Quick answer: The season goes live August 11 at 11 AM PT. Pre-load the roughly 6.2 GB update on Battle.net for PC before then, keep the launcher open, and you can queue in the moment servers flip over.
Release time: August 11, 2026, 11 AM PT (6 PM UTC)
Season 4 release time by region
The launch happens at one fixed moment worldwide. Use the conversions below to find when the update reaches your area. Two entries fall on August 12 because of the time difference.
| Region | Local time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific (PT) | 11 AM | August 11 |
| Eastern (ET) | 2 PM | August 11 |
| Brazil (BRT) | 3 PM | August 11 |
| UK (BST) | 7 PM | August 11 |
| Central Europe (CEST) | 8 PM | August 11 |
| Japan (JST) | 3 AM | August 12 |
| Australia East (AEST) | 4 AM | August 12 |
Note: Expect longer queues right after launch. If you cannot get in immediately, wait a few minutes and try again rather than reinstalling.
File size and how to pre-load
The Season 4 download is approximately 6.2 GB. On PC, you can pre-load it through the Battle.net launcher any time before launch, so the game is ready the instant the season opens.
Season 4 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
New Tank hero: D.Mon
The headline addition is D.Mon, a new Tank who pilots a mech in the same vein as D.Va. Her kit leans into close-quarters pressure, pairing a melee weapon and a shield with a machine gun, which gives her both ranged and up-close options on the front line.
What’s included in Heroes of Busan
Beyond the new hero, Season 4 is a large update that touches cosmetics, maps, competitive play, and events. Here is the full breakdown.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Hero Mythic Skin | Koi of Duality for Genji |
| Weapon Mythic Skin | Eternal Crystal for Sojourn |
| Battle Pass | Full revamp, including the return of older Battle Passes to keep permanently |
| Map reworks | Busan, Eichenwalde, and Paraiso (visuals and layout changes) |
| Competitive | Rank reset plus the new “Emerald” rank |
| Events | Team Drives and Shooting Star: My Meka Mania |
| Collaboration | Overwatch x LE SSERAFIM |
The Battle Pass overhaul is one of the bigger structural changes, since previously expired passes come back for players to complete and keep. A hero balance update with stat, ability, and perk changes lands alongside the season, with the full patch notes published on launch day.
Once the countdown hits zero and the launcher finishes updating, you will see the new Battle Pass and D.Mon appear in the hero roster, which confirms the season is live on your account. If the update stalls, keep Battle.net open and let it retry rather than closing the client, since the server rollout can stagger slightly by region.
