A New Hero Steps Into the Spotlight
Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced that Hero 45 will be revealed for Overwatch 2 on 17 November 2025 at 9 AM PT. The studio has already set up a YouTube premiere, giving fans a place to gather and watch the first full look at the game’s newest character.
You’ve heard the whispers, now get ready for the wolf 🐺
Join us for the world premiere of Hero 45 when their Hero Trailer drops Nov 17 at 9am PT 🏟️https://t.co/IhbBtaOt6x pic.twitter.com/Zjcpxx0pSV
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) November 12, 2025
Players can expect a trailer that showcases her design, voice lines, abilities, and early snippets of gameplay. Blizzard has followed this format for previous releases, including Wuyang, so the reveal should feel familiar to long-time fans.
Teased Since Early 2025
Although Hero 45 has yet to make her full debut, she has been hiding in plain sight for months. Blizzard has sprinkled hints throughout 2025, starting with her first appearance in the background of the Overwatch 2 Spotlight back in February.
Since then, the hero’s gladiator theme has been teased repeatedly. Her sword showed up in Arena Victoria, she made a cameo in the Reconciliation Ramattra comic, and she even appeared as a rare ‘Lupa mask’ during the Haunted Masquerade Halloween event.
Hero 45 Teased in #Overwatch2 🐺
In the new arcade mode, players can equip a secret ‘Lupa Mask.’ While active, melee and ability damage increase your movement and attack speed.
“The she-wolf watches” 👀 pic.twitter.com/0ooSEF2RRz
— Overwatch Cavalry (@OWCavalry) October 14, 2025
Get a Closer Look at Hero 45 in #Overwatch2 ⚔️
A new hero teaser set in Arena Victoriae features the Roman numerals XLV (Hero 45), revealing the hero’s silhouette along with the in-game model of her sword.
Are you excited for a new melee hero? 💭 pic.twitter.com/ZM7j2umKJe
— Overwatch Cavalry (@OWCavalry) April 14, 2025
Blizzard has not confirmed her official release date, but fans widely expect her to launch in Season 20. Game Director Aaron Keller recently shared that the upcoming season will introduce a special new feature aimed at the highest-skilled players. He also confirmed that players will get another Stadium map set in a new locale.
The Reveal Lands During a Huge Esports Moment
The timing of the Hero 45 trailer is no coincidence. Overwatch esports is entering one of its biggest stretches of the year as the Overwatch Champions Series heads toward its 2025 World Finals at DreamHack Stockholm.
After weeks of hard-fought matches in Stage 3, the top 12 teams from the Americas, EMEA, and Asia are preparing to battle from 26 to 30 November. Only one team will lift the trophy, but all 12 are chasing a share of a prize pool boosted by crowdfunding bundles.
Major names are set to take the stage, including Team Falcons, winners of the OWCS Mid-Season Championship, and Crazy Raccoon, who claimed the Champions Clash title earlier this year. With form shifting throughout the season, it is anyone’s guess who will come out on top in Stockholm.
More Events to Close Out the Year
Overwatch fans also have several other events to look forward to in 2025. The Overwatch Shanghai Masters Invitational is set for 6 December, showcasing top teams in a special showmatch. Meanwhile, the Saudi eLeague 2025 Championship will run from 18 to 19 November, adding even more competition to an already crowded esports calendar.
As the esports season heats up and Blizzard prepares to lift the curtain on Hero 45, November is shaping up to be one of the most exciting months of the year for Overwatch players.