Nexon launched Season 5 'Dark Creed' for Blizzard Entertainment's PC game Overwatch on October 7. Alongside a new hero, map, and hero reworks, the update features a collaboration and a streamer tournament with a total prize pool of 20 million won.
Season 5 introduces 'Doctrine,' a new vampire-themed Support hero. 'Doctrine' can heal allies while dealing damage to enemies, and using 'Infusion' grants additional effects to their next activated ability.
Core abilities include 'Propulsive Shroud,' which reduces damage taken while moving, and 'Vigor Drone,' which heals allies and increases attack speed. The ultimate ability, 'Salvation,' sends a swarm of drones to reduce enemies' maximum health while providing additional health to allies.
A new Escort map, 'Grimsvøten,' has also been added. Set in an Icelandic volcanic region, 'Grimsvøten' serves as a maximum-security prison for dangerous criminals following the Omnic Crisis and a secure base for storing hazardous technology. It is also the location where the new hero 'Doctrine' was imprisoned.
Existing heroes have also undergone changes to their roles and combat styles. 'Sombra' transitions from the Damage role to the Support role, reworking her playstyle around healing allies. 'Roadhog' changes to a two-burst primary fire mechanism and gains a new ability, 'Trash Compactor,' which absorbs enemy projectiles before detonating them.
Nexon is also hosting the 'Overwatch x Shadow Monarch' collaboration featuring the Solo Leveling IP through October 20. The event introduces Legendary skins for 'Genji' and 'Anran' inspired by characters 'Sung Jinwoo' and 'Cha Hae-In,' alongside various cosmetic items.
To celebrate the collaboration, a fan creation contest titled 'National-Level Golden Hand Hero Selection' will run through October 21. Entries are being accepted across categories including fan art, cosplay, and video, with a total of 20 winners to be selected. Winners will receive prizes worth a total of 10 million won, including Nexon Cash.
The 'Runner League,' featuring domestic streamers, will take place from October 16 to 23. Hosted by 'Runner'—a streamer, player, and owner of the Overwatch team RunAway—participating streamers will compete using Season 5's new content for a prize pool of 20 million won. Matches will be broadcast live on Runner's Chzzk channel.
An 'Overwatch Week' event will also run from October 14 to 23. A giveaway drawing will award Nexon Cash to users who watch Overwatch category broadcasts on Chzzk and maintain a linked Nexon Naver N-Connect account.
