Activision Blizzard has announced the next hero coming to Overwatch 2, Wuyang. The new character will be playable from today until 18th August in his Hero Trial, but won’t be released properly until Overwatch 2 Season 18 launches.
You can see Wuyang in action in the newly released gameplay trailer below:
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Overwatch 2 Season 18 follows the end of Season 17, and is set to go live on Tuesday, 26th August.
Master the tide and go with the flow with our newest Hero, Wuyang! 🏄
Make a splash as Wuyang during his limited-time trial Aug 14–18 and keep the party going when he officially arrives in Season 18
Wuyang Weapons, Abilities, and Ultimate:
- Weapon: Xuanwu Staff & Restorative Stream
- Abilities: Rushing Torrent & Guardian Wave
- Ultimate: Tidal Blast
Dive into Wuyang’s hybrid and mobile kit for a limited-time Aug 14-18
Aside from Wuyang, Overwatch 2 Season 18 will bring with it some significant changes and updates to Stadium. These include heroes Pharah, Winston, and Brigitte, plus the Route 66 and London maps, new game modes, Draft Mode, new All-Star rewards, Endorsements, and more.
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