As an Overwatch Fan With Over 1,500 Hours of Playtime, I’m Really Dreading April 14

Every year, Overwatch absolutely nails its celebration of April Fools’ Day, and every year, I dread the day it ends. It’s long been tradition for Overwatch to release deliberately silly updates — now labeled Underwatch — with tongue-in-cheek developer comments for each silly change. Sometimes, developers will play on community discussions when crafting the wacky abilities they give the heroes, while other times, it feels like the changes are completely random. The updates are always a blast, though, and Underwatch 2026 is no different. Standout changes include: