Overwatch 2 Season 20 release date, release time, and preview

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

Ready for Overwatch 2 Season 20? Here’s when it will arrive, what to expect, and more.

Overwatch 2's spooky season may soon be over, but players can look forward to new content this winter. Hero 45, now known as Vendetta, will soon join the fray alongside the start of Season 20. Every new season typically includes a brand-new Battle Pass, events, skins, and more. Read on for the Overwatch 2 Season 20 release date, release time, and our live countdown to it! We also provide a quick preview of what to expect and what has been revealed so far about the new season. This article will be updated as more information becomes available as well.

Dec. 9 is Overwatch 2 Season 20's release date (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Dec. 9 is Overwatch 2 Season 20's release date (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Overwatch 2 Season 20 release date

Season 20 of Overwatch 2 will release on Dec. 9. Blizzard Entertainment confirmed this in the hero gameplay trailer featuring Vendetta. We can also infer this now by looking at our current Battle Pass.

The Overwatch 2 Season 20 release date can be inferred via the Season 19 Battle Pass (Screenshot via esports.gg)
The Overwatch 2 Season 20 release date can be inferred via the Season 19 Battle Pass (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch 2 Season 20 release time

Based on esports.gg's experience with major Overwatch 2 updates, Season 20 will likely release on Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. PT. Dec. 9 also falls on a Tuesday, which is typically the day of the week when updates arrive in the game. Below are more release dates and times. Just look for your time zone or use a time zone converter to see when the update will arrive in your area.

Time Zone
Overwatch 2 Season 20 Release Date and Time
PTDec. 9 at 11 a.m. PT
MTDec. 9 at 12 p.m. MT
CTDec. 9 at 1 p.m. CT
ETDec. 9 at 2 p.m. ET
GMTDec. 9 at 7 p.m. GMT
CETDec. 9 at 8 p.m. CET
ISTDec. 10 at 12:30 a.m. IST
JSTDec. 10 at 3 a.m. JST
AESTDec. 10 at 5 a.m. AEST

Overwatch 2 Season 20 countdown

Here is our live countdown to Overwatch 2 Season 20 as well. The season will arrive at the same time for everyone.

Overwatch 2 Season 20 Countdown

Overwatch 2 Season 20 preview

In terms of what to expect in Overwatch 2 Season 20, the Dec. 9 update will also coincide with Vendetta's release date. Blizzard Entertainment confirmed this in the video description of the hero's gameplay trailer plus within the video itself.

Vendetta's release date coincides with the launch of Overwatch 2 Season 20 (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Vendetta's release date coincides with the launch of Overwatch 2 Season 20 (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Vendetta will be a DPS hero with Palatine Fang as her primary fire and Warding Stance as her secondary fire. Meanwhile, her abilities will be Soaring Slice, Whirlwind Dash, and Projected Edge. These will synergize well with her Onslaught passive. As for Vendetta's ultimate, it will be Sundering Blade. Her perks, meanwhile, will include Siphoning Strike, Relentless, Swift Vengeance, and Raging Storm.

Vendetta's kit in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Vendetta's kit in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

That's all for now. Are you ready for the new season? Stick around on esports.gg for the latest Overwatch 2 news and updates!