Shion and Overwatch Season 3: Release Dates and New Hero Details

Get ready for Overwatch Season 3: Into the Tiger's Den, which begins on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 12 am PT / 3 pm ET / 7 pm GMT. This new season introduces Shion, a bike-wielding DPS hero with unique abilities.

Shion's abilities include rapid-fire anima pistols, an X-shaped volley, a dash with overhealth, and a motorbike that can be launched at enemies. Her perks, such as Faces of Death and Refuel, make her a powerful flanker.

The season also brings a new battle pass, store bundles, and a mythic skin in the mid-season update. With Shion's arrival, the Overwatch roster is expanding, offering more gameplay options for players.

Overwatch Season 3 will run until mid-August, so there's plenty of time to experience all the new content. Don't forget to preload the update on PC and console to save time, and get ready to take on the new challenges and rewards that the season has in store.