The first seasonal event as part of the 2026 Overwatch update is called Conquest. The event will pit players against one another, forcing them to choose a side in the ongoing war between Talon and Overwatch, earning your alliance progress as you play games and complete challenges.
Conquest Explained: New Overwatch Seasonal Event Details
Conquest is a new event in Overwatch that will run for the duration of 2026: Season 1. This forces players to ally with Talon or Overwatch, earning progress for their side along the way.
Here are all of the important dates and challenges you’ll need to know for this inaugural event:
- Week 1: Another Life (current)
- Week 2: Project Jertpack Katt
- Week 3: Picture of Success
- Week 4: Cursebreaker
- Week 5: From the Ashes
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Players will be able to choose a new Faction each week, and will likely see new lore drops as the event progresses.
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Stay tuned for more on everything that has arrived in this massive new update!
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