Overwatch Season 1 (Reign of Talon) release timings for all regions

Overwatch is entering a brand-new era with the upcoming Season 1, and it is all set to be released on February 10, 2026. There have been several major moves made by Blizzard, with the major highlight being the removal of "2" from the game's title. This is a clear indication of a fresh star for the live-service shooter.
The Overwatch Season 1 (Reign of Talen) will be introducing a lot of new content, and you can expect to find new heroes, UI changes, and the introduction of sub-roles for classes. The Conquest meta event is another major highlight that you will be able to experience in the new season.
In the section below, we take a look at the release timings for Overwatch Season 1.

Overwatch Season 1 release date and time

Overwatch Season 1 represents one of the biggest updates in the game’s history. The new patch will essentially result in the introduction of a new competitive season, with fresh weapon rewards, updated ranked titles, and more.
Besides that, the game will also feature the Conquest event, which will last five weeks. The same will allow you to complete faction-specific missions and unlock exclusive cosmetics.
Coming to the release timings, Overwatch Season 1 (Reign of Talon) will go live at 7 PM GMT on February 10, 2026. Listed below are the release timings for all the major regions across the world:
North America:

• Pacific Time (PT): 11:00 AM
• Mountain Time (MT): 12:00 PM (Noon)
• Central Time (CT): 1:00 PM
• Eastern Time (ET): 2:00 PM

Europe:

• Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 7:00 PM
• Central European Time (CET): 8:00 PM
• Eastern European Time (EET): 9:00 PM

Asia:

• India Standard Time (IST): 12:30 AM (February 11)
• Japan Standard Time (JST): 4:00 AM (February 11)
• Singapore Time (SGT): 3:00 AM (February 11)

Oceania:

• Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT): 5:00 AM (February 11)
• New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT): 7:00 AM (February 11)

What's coming in Overwatch Season 1

Overwatch Season 1 brings in five new heroes: Domina, Emre, Mizuki, Anran, and Jetpack Cat. Additionally, there will be the Conquest meta event, where you have to complete weekly missions to unlock cosmetics, titles, and loot.
The new update also introduces a competitive reset. There is going to be a new Crimson Wolf competitive weapon, and players who reach Diamond or higher also receive a new Doomfist competitive skin.
The game’s updated UI is another major part of the new update. It features a 3D lobby, updated hero gallery, better navigation, and a centralized notification hub.


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