A New Hero Joins Overwatch

Vendetta, best known as “La Lupa,” is set to become the newest addition to the Overwatch game. She’s due to make her debut in Season 20, which launches on December 9, 2025. Before her official launch, there will be a limited-time hero trial from November 26 to December 1, 2025.

Vendetta’s Characteristics

Vendetta stands out as a damage hero (DPS) who is primarily melee-focused, making her an interesting mainstay of the game. Her weapon of choice is a sword, which she uses in a unique combat style that doesn’t involve any ranged projectiles or non-melee mechanics. This detail has been disclosed through early trailers and breakdowns, marking Vendetta as potentially the first fully melee-focused damage character in the game.

Vendetta’s Lore and Background

Known in the game as “La Lupa,” or “The She-Wolf,” Vendetta is a character born out of a rich story. Her real name is not revealed. She’s the daughter of Antonio, a major figure in the Talon organization and an established character in the Overwatch universe. Vendetta’s story includes her complex relationship with her father. She was once a wild child, later “tamed” by Antonio. The tale further explores the legacy left to her after Antonio’s unexpected demise, intertwining with the game’s broader narrative on Talon and its internal conflicts.

Vendetta’s Gameplay and Kit

Vendetta is expected to be a melee damage hero, relying on her sword as the primary weapon. She does not use drones, gadgets, or traditional projectile abilities. Instead, she focuses on agile, close-quarters combat. Fans are speculating, by comparing her to Reinhardt (a tank with non-melee abilities like Fire Strike), if Vendetta could be the “second melee-only character.” Vendetta’s arrival as part of Overwatch 2 is striking because, after heroes like Freya (Season 16) and Wuáng (Season 18), she represents a shift towards melee-focused characters.

Vendetta’s Release and Playability

Vendetta becomes available for an early trial period from November 26 to December 1, 2025. Her official debut then follows on December 9, 2025, with the launch of Season 20. Along with her release, it’s expected that additional lore content, including animated shorts and story updates, will be released to provide more insight into her role in the continuously evolving Overwatch saga.

Players looking for more in-depth information, like Vendetta’s comprehensive mechanics, ultimate ability, or specific stats, might find those details revealed closer to or during her trial period. At the moment, Blizzard and Overwatch’s official sources are slowly uncovering further details, supplemented by community breakdowns and analysis.