To access the story missions, you must pay $15 for the Invasion Bundle or $40 for the Ultimate Invasion Bundle, which includes other items.
The new season begins on June 13th, and features a mini-narrative in the Premium Battle Pass, the return of On-Fire and more.
The hero shooter's biggest season adds three Story Missions, various courses for Hero Mastery, the Firing Range to test your aim, and more.
Hero Mastery, Flashpoint, a new co-op event, the Firing Range, and even the tease of a new hero seen in Blizzard's new trailer.
The launch trailer for the hero shooter's next season goes live on June 12th at 11 AM PST, with a new Battle Pass incoming.
Lifeweaver is getting buffs to healing and damage, Mei can produce a stronger slowing effect, and many more changes are coming.
New Player Icons and Name Cards will be available for all players, while Watchpoint: Gibraltar is getting a lore update.
Overwatch 2 director Aaron Keller has taken to the game's official blog to discuss the cancellation of Hero Mode.
"Managing PvE and PvP development simultaneously has been a challenge for the team for years. It's a less exciting headline, but it's reality."
"It feels better to be on this path where we know we can consistently release updates to players," said executive producer Jared Neuss.
The hero shooter will instead see new story missions over the coming seasons, alongside new maps, events, heroes, and more.
Available until May 22nd, players can ally with the Watchers or the Infinite Empire in the new free PvP/PvE hybrid event.
The team is looking at buffing Thorn Valley again, a new Passive ability, more benefits for his utility skills, and more.
Season 4's new Support hero will soon have more ammo for Healing Blossom, a stronger Ultimate, and a tighter weapon spread.
The old control style will still be usable. Players can also look forward to details on upcoming balance changes later this week.
Game director Aaron Keller says the team wants to "make the transition from healing to damage smoother" for the new Support hero.
Lifeweaver is the latest Support hero, and there are new cosmetics, like Sigma's Galactic Emperor Mythic skin, to obtain.
Starwatch "introduces some PvE elements in a PvP match" with one side, the Infinite Empire, capable of deploying turrets.
Brigitte will gain a larger shield and the ability to stun multiple foes with Shield Bash during Rally when Season 4 launches next week.
Live on April 11th, it serves as a "rebase" patch, consolidating current patches into the game to keep install size in check.
