Here's what to expect in the Overwatch Season 1 mid-season update.
The next Overwatch patch of 2026 arrives soon, and players can download the update ahead of time. Here’s everything known so far about the Overwatch Season 1 mid-season patch notes, release date, and details.
Update: The Overwatch Season 1 mid-season patch notes are now available.
Overwatch Season 1 mid-season release date
Overwatch’s Season 1 mid-season update is slated to arrive on March 10, making it a Tuesday release.
Overwatch Season 1 mid-season release time
Based on our past experience, it’s likely that the patch arrives on Tuesday, March 10 at 11 a.m. PT as well.
| Time Zone | Release Date | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | March 10 | 11 a.m. PT |
| Mountain Time (MT) | March 10 | 12 p.m. MT |
| Central Time (CT) | March 10 | 1 p.m. CT |
| Eastern Time (ET) | March 10 | 2 p.m. ET |
| Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) | March 10 | 6 p.m. UTC |
| Central European Time (CET) | March 10 | 7 p.m. CET |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | March 11 | 3 a.m. JST |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | March 11 | 5 a.m. AET |
Overwatch Season 1 pre-download
Players who are interested in jumping into the fray faster can pre-download the patch via the Battle.net launcher. To do this, log in to Battle.net, click on the Overwatch logo, press the gear icon located next to the “Play” button, and click on the text that reads “Check for Updates.” Green text that reads “Pre-release content downloaded” should appear after the download.
Overwatch Season 1 mid-season patch notes
In terms of what to expect in the mid-season patch, it includes Mei’s Hop Online mythic skin, the Overwatch x Project YoRHa collaboration, and other new shop items.
The official Japanese Overwatch account on X posted some concept art teasing the new NieR Automata skins as well. These new cosmetics feature 2B Kiriko, 9S Wuyang, Adam Lifeweaver, Commander White Mercy, and A2 Vendetta.
Of course, hero updates are expected in the mid-season patch notes. A recent Weekly Recall post revealed that Jetpack Cat “faces ban rates from 66.5% on North American servers to a staggering 80.7% on South Korean servers.” While the new hero already received adjustments on Feb. 24, it’s likely that the Overwatch team continues to analyze data to guide future balance changes.
That’s all for now. Are you ready for the full mid-season patch notes? We’ll go over them once they’re available. Stick around on esports.gg for the more Overwatch news and updates.