Overwatch 2: Invasion Trailer Offers a Look at New Hero Illari, Hero Mastery Missions, More

The big Overwatch 2: Invasion season kicks off in just a couple of days, and Blizzard has released a new overview trailer, giving a look at some new features they haven't publicly detailed yet. The big reveal is Illari, the game's new sun-themed Peruvian support hero. We see her bring the fight aggressively with a large rifle and a solar-powered ability that seems to propel her into the air, but again, she's a support hero, so we know some healing abilities are part of her kit as well. Look for more information on her when Invasion launches in a couple of days. For now, check out the new Overwatch 2: Invasion trailer below.

In addition to Illari, Blizzard is also showing off a few other things. Flashpoint is the series' first new core game mode since the somewhat divisive Push introduced alongside Overwatch 2, and promises bigger battles on specially designed maps. Meanwhile, Blizzard is also adding the new Hero Mastery single-player missions that will test your skills with individual characters. Of course, you can also expect new PvP maps and the usual selection of battle passes and paid cosmetic content.

All of this is on top of the new Overwatch 2: Invasion PvE story missions, which are sold separately for $15. These new missions will be set on their own custom-built maps and offer new story content and unique challenges. As the title suggests, Invasion sees Null Sector, the militant Omnic liberation group led by Ramattra, launch an all-out assault on multiple fronts, but of course there's probably more going on here than meets the eye. You can check out a trailer for the Invasion PvE missions here.

Overwatch 2: Invasion comes as Blizzard struggles to turn around the game's declining engagement numbers and the Overwatch League appears to be on its last legs. Will Invasion be the boost the game needs? That remains to be seen, but there's no denying that it looks like a pretty solid update.

Overwatch 2 can be played on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4 and PS5. The invasion season starts on August 10.