What’s Playing on Battle.net: News and notable events in early April 2023
As you prepare for the event-packed week ahead, take a moment to read up on the latest news from all your favorite games.
Spring into action with Overwatch 2’s new hero, drop into Season 03 of Call of Duty, take the stage at Hearthstone’s Festival of Legends, and more.
Every two weeks, we help you catch up on all things Battle.net by highlighting new content, developer updates, and “don’t miss” occasions to help you hit important dates and maximize each in-game moment.
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Overwatch 2
Jump into Season Four now
Unlock the latest hero, Lifeweaver, and harness his unique utility to support your team. Plus, rocket through the Battle Pass to unlock 80+ tiers of out-of-this-world space opera cosmetics.
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Behind the latest hero, Lifeweaver
- Hailing from Thailand, Lifeweaver is characterized by his love and respect for nature, as well as the advanced biolight technology woven throughout his kit
- His unique playstyle introduces new mechanics to the support lineup, like the ability to thrust allies into the air using Petal Platform
- Lifeweaver’s abilities were conceived before his personality, lore, and aesthetic, and his ultimate, Tree of Life, is what shaped his character into the nurturing hero you’ll meet in-game
Check out this deep-dive to learn more about Lifeweaver’s development and the new advantages he brings to the battlefield.
Call of Duty
Season 03 of Warzone 2.0 and Modern Warfare II is now live
Grab your Duo and drop into the fight to experience everything the latest content update has to offer, including the return of Gunfight and Plunder, the Barter System in DMZ, the launch of Warzone Ranked Play, and a new way to dominate the Battle Pass AO by joining the ranks of the exclusive BlackCell.
Hearthstone
The Festival of Legends has begun!
Grab your instruments and get ready to debut—it’s time for you to take the stage! Kick off the latest expansion with 145 new cards, Legendary musicians and songs, an iconic Keyword, and more.
Diablo IV
Inside Sanctuary’s endgame
Join members of the development team as they pull back the curtain on the experiences that await you in Diablo IV, including Capstone and Nightmare dungeons, Paragon Boards and the Codex of Power, Overworld experiences, and Fields of Hatred.
World of Warcraft
Hop over to the Trading Post for the latest loot
The Trading Post’s vendors have updated their inventory for April, offering a slew of egg-cellent new items for you to add to your collection. Head over to T&W (Tawney and Wilder) just outside the Mage District in Stormwind or the Zen’shiri Trading Post next to Grommash Hold in Orgrimmar to check out what’s in stock!