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Overwatch’s Midseason Patch Adds Teaser For Its Sexy New Omnic Detective Hero

The latest Overwatch midseason patch has added a teaser for a new hero, colloquially known as the 'Omnic Detective'. A business card for Hudson Investigations, featuring Ellie Hudson and Rigby M-018, has appeared in the Midtown map. This suggests that Rigby M-018, an Omnic, will be the next hero added to the game. The patch also includes Stellar Blade skins and balance changes.

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  • ✓ The Overwatch midseason patch added a business card for Hudson Investigations featuring Ellie Hudson and Rigby M-018.
  • ✓ Rigby M-018 is likely the Omnic Detective hero that Blizzard has been teasing since its 2026 reboot.
  • ✓ The patch includes Stellar Blade skins and balance changes.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 9 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

The midseason patch added a teaser for the Omnic Detective hero, Rigby M-018, through a business card in the Midtown map.

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  1. Overwatch Midseason Patch Teases Omnic Detective Hero

    The latest Overwatch midseason patch has added a teaser for a new hero, colloquially known as the 'Omnic Detective'. A business card for Hudson Investigations, featuring Ellie Hudson and Rigby M-018, has appeared in the Midtown map. This suggests that Rigby M-018, an Omnic, will be the next hero added to the game. The patch also includes Stellar Blade skins and balance changes.

    Why it matters

    This update is part of Overwatch's Season 5 midseason patch, which was released early to prepare players for the conclusion of the Reign of Talon storyline. The introduction of a new hero has been anticipated by the community since the 2026 reboot in February. The addition of this hero is expected to bring new lore and gameplay to the game.

    What is confirmed

    • The Overwatch midseason patch added a business card for Hudson Investigations featuring Ellie Hudson and Rigby M-018.
    • Rigby M-018 is likely the Omnic Detective hero that Blizzard has been teasing since its 2026 reboot.
    • The patch includes Stellar Blade skins and balance changes.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Ellie Hudson sounds like a human's name and may be a new character in the game.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of Rigby M-018 as the next hero
    • Release date for the new hero
    • Details about Ellie Hudson's role in the game
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. www.nytimes.com — Latest Polls
    2. us.forums.blizzard.com — Overwatch Retail Patch Notes – November 3, 2026
    3. Kotaku — Overwatch’s Midseason Patch Adds Teaser For Its Sexy New Omnic Detective Hero
    4. Kotaku — Overwatch’s Director Explains Why The Same Few Heroes Keep Getting Skins
    5. PC Gamer — The Overwatch devs hear your complaints about skin distribution but concede that some cosmetics need to 'support the actual bottom-line business'
    6. Yahoo Tech — Overwatch game directors are pleased with ‘huge’ 2026 and ‘so excited’ for 2027’s new story
    7. comicbook.com — Overwatch Team Opens Up About 2027 Plans and How They Decide What Characters Get Cosmetics
    8. kotaku.com — Overwatch’s Midseason Patch Adds Teaser For Its Sexy New ...
    9. www.hexeba.com — Overwatch: Omnic Detective Rigby M-018 Teased in Midseason ...
    10. www.battlefield-france.com — Le patch de mi-saison d'Overwatch ajoute un teaser pour son ...
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