Overwatch patch Season 5
Overwatch Season 5 Reign of Talon breakdown: new support hero Doctrine, Mystery Mayhem event, ranked reset and the A Grim Doctrine storyline.
Hub last reviewed Oct 9, 2026
- Developer
- Blizzard Entertainment
- Publisher
- Blizzard Entertainment
- Released
- Oct 4, 2022
- Genre
- Hero Shooter
- Platforms
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
What this hub covers
Overwatch Season 5 "A Grim Doctrine" launched on 6 October 2026 as part of the Reign of Talon storyline. The headline addition is Doctrine, a new support hero tied to Doomfist's backstory, alongside the "Mystery Mayhem: Graveyard Games" Halloween event and a full competitive season reset.
Key changes in Season 5
- New hero: Doctrine. A support hero whose kit revolves around tactical positioning and team sustain.
- Mystery Mayhem: Graveyard Games. Limited-time Halloween event with modified game modes.
- Competitive reset. All ranks reset — placement matches required for everyone.
- Reign of Talon storyline. The season continues the Talon organisation narrative arc.