Overwatch Announces Major Reworks for Roadhog and Sombra

GameSpot reports that Overwatch is reworking two veteran heroes, Roadhog and Sombra, after years of complaints about both characters. The announcement was made during BlizzCon 2026's opening ceremony.

The most significant change is Sombra's move into a support role. Roadhog's rework is intended to make him more of a team player. For Roadhog specifically, Overwatch director Aaron Keller said players will be far less annoyed by his hook, but the report does not explain what will change.

Those outlines are the only character details currently available from the report. No final abilities, balance values, testing schedule, release date, or rollout plan has been provided. Players will need to wait for further information before knowing how the reworks will affect matches or where each hero fits in Overwatch's role structure.

GameSpot said it will update its coverage as more details are revealed. Until then, the announcement establishes that both veteran characters are getting major changes, but not enough information is available to judge their final impact.