Overwatch 2: Season 12 Release Date, ‘Space Ranger’ Hero, and Everything We Know

The upcoming Overwatch 2 Season 12 will be a significant update to Blizzard’s popular Hero shooter game. It will introduce the first new character since Season 10’s Venture.

Despite Season 11 primarily being a major update centered around maps and collaborations such as the Transformers event, the possibility of a new character joining the lineup never fails to generate excitement among the community.

Therefore, we have gathered all the current information on OW2 Season 12, including the launch date and the introduction of the ‘Space Ranger’ Hero.

Release date

According to the Battle Pass timer displayed in-game, it has been determined that Overwatch 2 Season 12 will commence on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. While there has been no official confirmation from the developers, this method has proven to be accurate in past seasons.

Rest assured, there is always the possibility that Blizzard may delay the update if they require additional time to perfect it. We will make sure to keep you informed.

New Hero

Space Ranger concept art in OW2 — Blizzard

Space Ranger’s final name and kit will be revealed closer to Season 12.

During Blizz Con 2023, the developers announced that Season 12 will see the introduction of a new Support Hero known as ‘Space Ranger’, making them the first character from the Mars colony to join the game’s lore.

Although her abilities were not revealed, the concept art described her primary weapon as a “burst-fire Smart SMG.”This could indicate that her SMG has a similar dual function to Ana’s, allowing her to heal or damage depending on her target. However, this is simply speculation.

During the initial assessment, she was noted as an “extremely agile”Hero with “considerable vertical movement,”implying that she will have the ability to launch herself into the air utilizing the thrusters on her space suit.

It is likely that we will have to wait until closer to the release date to get a complete overview of her abilities and her official name. However, players will surely be eager to get their hands on the first new Support character since Illari in August 2023.

What to Expect

The complete roadmap for OW2 Season 12 is yet to be released, but we can anticipate the usual arrival of new features with each season, just like clockwork. Drawing from past updates, here is what we can look forward to:

New Battle Pass
Hero buffs and nerfs
Events
LTMs
New skins

Rest assured, we will keep this page updated with additional information on the update as the developers disclose their plans.

In the interim, there is still plenty to experience in Overwatch 2 Season 11. This includes the addition of the Community Crafted mode, which incorporates requested adjustments for balance, and the opportunity to acquire a complimentary Aztec Sombra skin.