Overwatch 2 Introduces Enigmatic New Character: The Blessed Mother

Blizzard has shared a preview on platform X of the upcoming season of Overwatch 2, set to be fully revealed later today. This sneak peek provides a sneak preview of how the game developer plans to celebrate the eeriest season of the year. 

Overwatch 2's upcoming season, titled Rise of Darkness, will embrace the festive Halloween season by bringing in elements from Blizzard’s Diablo series. The highlight will be a new skin for Moira, representing The Blessed Mother, Lilith - the creator of Sanctuary in Diablo. 

While it remains unclear how this skin will be introduced to players, it is speculated that it may be a part of the game’s next battle pass when Season 7 commences on October 10, 2023. 

Viewers can catch the full reveal trailer for the new season, debuting at 17:00 BST / 18:00 CEST today, October 3, 2023.