Overwatch’s Hudson began development as a support hero, but he’s heading into Season 6 as a damage (DPS) character instead. Game director Aaron Keller says the original kit wasn’t working, and testing him in the damage role changed the team’s assessment. The robot detective has revised his own job description before even clocking in. Source
In a November 13 statement reported by Respawning and quoted by GamesRadar+, Keller described the team’s reaction to trying Hudson as a damage hero: “Once we tested Hudson as a DPS, the turn around in our feelings for him was instantaneous and dramatic.” Source Source
Keller wrote, as quoted by GamesRadar+:
“This decision ultimately wasn't whether we release a DPS or a Support hero, it was whether we release a great character or one we didn't believe in.” Source
It’s considerably less exciting news if you were waiting for another support to play. Keller acknowledged that disappointment, saying he understood players had been looking forward to a support addition and hoped explaining the decision would help. Source
GamesRadar+ reports a pre-Hudson lineup of 23 damage heroes, compared with 16 supports and 15 tanks. By that count, the largest selection is getting another character. Support players get the director’s explanation instead. Source
Blizzard’s announcement, reproduced in GamesRadar+, confirms Hudson’s name, damage classification and planned Season 6 arrival. GamesRadar+ places his introduction in December 2026, while the reproduced announcement itself gives only the season. Respawning also notes that the official posts provide neither a specific calendar launch date nor a full ability breakdown. Source Source
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