{
  "id": 19881464,
  "title": "Blizzard Officially Responds to Disappointed Overwatch Fans Over Hero 55",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/blizzard-officially-responds-to-disappointed-overwatch-fans-over-hero",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-13T22:53:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/overwatch-new-hero-55-hudson-damage-dps-blizzard/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the 55th hero for Overwatch, Hudson, an Omnic detective, will be a Damage (DPS) hero when he launches alongside season 6 on December 8. Many Overwatch fans were disappointed to learn that Hudson will not be a Support hero, as originally planned. Blizzard’s game director Aaron Keller and associate director Alec Dawson revealed the hero’s name and role change during a video interview with creators Emongg and Flats. Dawson explained that the hero’s role was changed late in development because the DPS mechanics better suited the hero’s aesthetic and representation in the game. Some fans called the decision a \"bait and switch.\" Blizzard responded to the backlash, stating that the change was made to ensure the hero was great, and they are proud of their work.",
  "summary": "Overwatch's next hero, Hudson, will be a Damage (DPS) character, not a support. Fans are disappointed by the switch and Blizzard is responding.",
  "key_points": [
    "Blizzard confirms Hudson, 55th Overwatch hero, will be DPS",
    "Hero’s role change made late in development",
    "Blizzard defends decision as hero is great"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}