Overwatch 2 Hero 45 Vendetta: Lore, abilities, release, hero trails & more

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Published at :November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Modified at :November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM

(Courtesy : Blizzard Entertainment)

New melee-based character

After some days of teasing, Blizzard has finally revealed Overwatch 2’s newest hero, Vendetta, who is going to be the 45th hero in the game.

This sword-swinging Italian woman will be arriving in Season 20. Her cinematic trailer showcases the betrayal and revenge for her father’s death. Let’s check out details about her lore, hero trials, abilities and more in this article.

You wanted a new hero? Tough luck ⚔️Find out what Vendetta lost and what she’s willing to do to get it all back in our newest Hero Trailer, ‘La Lupa.’ 🐺 pic.twitter.com/havLvAb1B8
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) November 17, 2025

Overwatch 2 Vendetta Hero Trial: Exact release time

Get ready, gamers! She will be arriving next week, on November 26, 2025. The trials will run until December 1, 2025.

Time Zone	Release Time
Pacific Time (PT)	11:00 a.m. – Nov. 26
Mountain Time (MT)	12:00 p.m. – Nov. 26
Central Time (CT)	1:00 p.m. – Nov. 26
Eastern Time (ET)	2:00 p.m. – Nov. 26
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC)	7:00 p.m. – Nov. 26
Central European Time (CET)	8:00 p.m. – Nov. 26
Japan Standard Time (JST)	4:00 a.m. – Nov. 27
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)	5:00 a.m. – Nov. 27

If you are wondering about the full release, then you need to know that she will be added in Season 20.

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Vendetta: DPS Role, Lore Ties & Ability Hints

According to the email that was received by Esports.GG, the new hero is going to be an Italian melee DPS character.

45th Hero steps into a spotlight built on a throne of violence, and her new Hero trailer pulls back the curtain on the Italian Damage Hero who turned her stolen future into a weapon.

In the trailer, we can see her lore is beign tied to Talon and Blackwatch. This is the main context: Father’s demise via Reyes (Reaper) during Retribution sparks her rage.

For her abilities, fans can expect whirlwind spins or aoe type of damage with her sword, vertical leap slam and raw brawling.

FAQs

When is the Overwatch 2 Vendetta hero trial?

November 26 to December 1, 2025, starts ~11:00 a.m. PT on the 26th; full release follows in Season 20.

What role is Vendetta in Overwatch 2?

Damage (DPS) Italian sword-wielder with leaping slams and spins, tied to Blackwatch/Retribution lore.

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Mahaksh Chouhan

Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.