Overwatch 2's new hero will be unveiled during the Overwatch League Grand Finals; here's how you can watch

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Tune in to see the next character joining Blizzard's vibrant team-based shooter

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If you're keen to get a sneak peek at Overwatch 2's next hero, you've come to the right place.

Overwatch 2 launched just one month ago, adding plenty of new content as well as fresh faces in the form of Sojourn, Junker Queen, and Kiriko to its rejigged first-person shooter. Hot on the heels of the game's release, Blizzard is preparing to add another new hero to Overwatch 2's already sizable roster, and better still, we'll get our first glimpse of them later today.

According to the official Overwatch 2 Twitter account, fans will be treated to an "early look" at Overwatch 2's next hero during the Overwatch League Grand Finals. The finals start today, November 4, at 7 pm PT / 10 pm ET / / 2 am GMT (November 5). If you're keen to get acquainted with the mysterious new addition, you can catch the event over on the official Overwatch YouTube channel.

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The tweet didn't specify exactly when the new hero would be unveiled, nor did it give any hints as to who they might be, so it seems we'll just have to wait until the contest gets underway to find out more. According to a blog post, Blizzard will be adding a new hero every alternate season, as well as in both Season One and Two, so we can expect the next character to be included as part of Overwatch 2's second season, which kicks off on December 6. 

In other Overwatch 2 news, Mei has been temporarily removed from the game after it was discovered her Ice Wall ability allowed players to reach "unintended locations". Don't worry if you a fan of the sturdy scientist, as Mei will be returning as a playable character on November 15.

To familiarize yourself with the current heroes, check out our Overwatch 2 characters and roles guide.

Anne-Marie Ostler
Anne-Marie Ostler
Freelance Writer

Originally from Ireland, I moved to the UK in 2014 to pursue a Games Journalism and PR degree at Staffordshire University. Following that, I've freelanced for GamesMaster, Games TM, Official PlayStation Magazine and, more recently, Play and GamesRadar+. My love of gaming sprang from successfully defeating that first Goomba in Super Mario Bros on the NES. These days, PlayStation is my jam. When not gaming or writing, I can usually be found scouring the internet for anything Tomb Raider related to add to my out of control memorabilia collection.