Overwatch 2 season 4 release date, patch notes & UK launch time
Say hello to Lifeweaver in season 4 of Overwatch 2!
The Overwatch 2 season 4 release date is here, and the countdown is nearly complete for fans, with the UK start time scheduled for a specific time today.
This new season will, of course, bring a new battle pass to the game. And it will also see the introduction of Lifeweaver (pictured above), a new hero for players to unlock and use.
The developers have also promised "cosmic events, stellar skins and cosmetics, and a milky way of gameplay updates" under a space opera theme. So when does it all kick off? Read on to find out!
When is the Overwatch 2 season 4 release date?
Overwatch 2 season 4 will be dropping on Tuesday 11th April 2023, so there's not long to go at this stage.
As for how long it will last, going by the usual nine-week seasonal rotation, we imagine it will continue until mid-June. As soon as we hear for sure, we'll let you know!
What is the UK start time for Overwatch 2 season 4?
The UK start time for Overwatch 2 season 4 is 7pm BST, the developers from Blizzard have confirmed through official channels.
You should be able to download and jump into the new content this evening, then, so there shouldn't be too much waiting around. That is, if the servers can handle the strain as all the players log on at once to see the new content!
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Who is Lifeweaver, the new Overwatch 2 hero?
It wouldn't be a new season without a new hero, and it looks like we're being treated to a real badass this time.
Lifeweaver is from Thailand, and as well as having a love for the natural world, he boasts ground-breaking advanced biolight technology.
Alongside the eye candy appeal, it looks like he'll be handy in a fight, too. With moves like Petal Platform to raise teammates, Life Grip to save them from a sticky situation, or Healing Blossom to replenish those on the brink of defeat, he looks like someone you'll want on your team.
What else do we know about Overwatch 2 season 4 patch notes?
As well as Lifeweaver, there will be a new battle pass, which will bring new skins and other cosmetics. The tier list will probably be revamped too, as well as lots more content and new patches to shake things up a bit.
As the developers have teased, players that unlock Lifeweaver will be able to "support your team through biolight healing and utility" in the new season.
Players are also invited to "jump into the Premium Battle Pass to earn Galactic Emperor Sigma and other out-of-this-world space opera cosmetics".
The new season will also bring a new control map named Talantis (arriving on 25th April), a new arcade mode called B.O.B. and Weave (arriving at launch), and "a space opera PvP event" starting on 9th May. More info can be found on the game's official blog.
A trailer for Overwatch 2 season 4, which launches on 11th April, was released recently – check it out below while you wait for the UK launch time to arrive.
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Ben Huxley is a freelance contributor to Radio Times, with bylines also in TechRadar, WhatCulture, GAMINGbible, and Live Science. A writer of fiction, too, he has a few short stories published and a novel on the way. He has a BA in English Literature, and an MA in creative writing.
