Overwatch Season 8: Call of the Hunt Release Date, New Hero & Game Mode

Overwatch 2 Season 8 has an official release date! Let's delve into everything we know about Call of the Hunt so far!

Overwatch Season 8: Call of the Hunt Release Date, New Hero & Game Mode
Blizzard Entertainment

Overwatch 2 just announced the release date for the highly anticipated Season 8. Titled 'Call of the Hunt,' we can expect the new season to start quite soon - on December 5th. Players can anticipate exciting new gameplay, the debut of Mauga, and the introduction of the new Clash game mode. Let's delve into the details.

Season 8 Release Date

Blizzard Entertainment

Season 8, Call of the Hunt, is expected to debut on December 5th, 2023. Here are the detailed time zones:

  • December 5, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. PT (Pacific Time)
  • December 5, 2023, at 02:00 p.m. CT (Central Time)
  • December 5, 2023, at 03:00 p.m. ET (Eastern Time)
  • December 5, 2023, at 09:00 p.m. CEST (Central European Summer Time)
  • December 5, 2023, at 07:00 p.m. GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
  • December 6, 2023, at 12:30 a.m. IST (Indian Standard Time)

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Mauga Release in Season 8

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The new hero, Mauga, will make his official debut in Overwatch 2 Season 8. Leaked before and introduced during Blizzcon, he's a tanky hero who charges at enemies and locks them in a cage fight. While we're eagerly awaiting Mauga's official debut in 'Call of the Hunt' on December 5th, you can check out his abilities here.

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New Game Mode: Clash

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The brand new PvP game mode, Clash, was also introduced during Overwatch 2's Blizzcon panel. This capture-the-point-style game promises 'Call of the Hunt' to be fun and exciting. The Hanaoka map is a reimagined version of the fan-favorite Hanamura map. You can find a gameplay explanation here, if you want to be ready to jump into the game immediately after the Season 8 start.

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Final Thoughts

The Overwatch Season 8 release date is official, and we can't wait to join the fun. Mauga and Clash will spice up the gameplay, hopefully leaving Blizzard fans happy with the new changes.

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Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 is a team-based first-person shooter developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. As a sequel to the original Overwatch, the game introduces new heroes, maps, and game modes, while retaining the core gameplay mechanics that made its predecessor popular. Overwatch 2 features both Player versus Environment (PvE) and Player versus Player (PvP) modes, expanding the story and universe of Overwatch with cooperative missions and narrative-driven content. The game emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and hero-based combat, offering a dynamic and engaging experience for players.

Genres
First-Person Shooter (FPS)
Platform(s)
PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
Release Date
Oct 4, 2022
Price
Free
Developer(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
ESRB Rating
T