# Overwatch Midseason 5 Is Live: The Reign of Talon Ends With a Rialto Showdown

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Published: 2026-11-04  
Updated: 2026-11-04  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Every long story needs a finale, and Overwatch’s has arrived. Midseason 5 closes out the game’s first year-long narrative arc, sending Doomfist and Overwatch to Rialto to stop Vendetta once and for all. Here’s what to play, collect and watch.

## Overwatch Midseason 5 Event Calendar

All dates are in AEDT, as given by Blizzard.

| Event | Dates (AEDT) |
| --- | --- |
| **Taking Reign** (Reign of Talon finale) | 4 Nov to 7 Dec |
| **Overwatch x EVE Protocol collab** | 4 to 17 Nov |
| **Excavation Initiative** | 4 Nov to 7 Dec |
| **Junkrat’s Loot Hunt** | 21 to 23 Nov |
| **Drives** | 4 to 7 Dec |
| **Black Friday Vault Sale** | 4 Nov to 7 Dec |
| **OWCS World Finals (Guangzhou)** | 3 to 6 Dec |
| **Cheer Rally** | 4 to 7 Dec |

## Taking Reign: The Story Finale

Taking Reign concludes *The Reign of Talon* and runs five weeks. It has **24 tiers of rewards**, including an Epic Sigma skin recolour in the Free Pass. The Event Pass adds Legendary Resurgence Doomfist, Vendetta’s new Heroic Weapon and more. If you’ve followed the story all year, this is the payoff.

![Overwatch](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/11/OW-S5-–-Overwatch-x-EVE-Protocol-–-Key-Art-1024x512.avif)

![Overwatch](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/11/OW-S5-–-Overwatch-x-EVE-Protocol-–-Group-1024x576.avif)

## The EVE Protocol Collab

Running 4 to 17 November, the Overwatch x EVE Protocol collab brings futuristic skins:

- Widowmaker as EVE
- D.Va as Lily
- Freja as Raven
- Vendetta as Tachy
- Soldier: 76 as Adam

It’s a short window, so grab what you want before 17 November.

## Roadhog’s Mythic Skin

Spooky season may be over, but Roadhog keeps the spirit alive with the **Mythic Necrotic Knight Roadhog** skin, available from 4 November. It’s a corrupted knight cursed with an endless hunger for souls, customisable across four monstrous levels.

## More Ways to Play and Earn

The **Excavation Initiative** returns alongside the finale. **Junkrat’s Loot Hunt** is back from 21 to 23 November, offering up to nine Loot Boxes with no daily reset, plus Double XP throughout. In December, **Drives** return with separate Competitive and Quick Play tracks, giving you more ways to chase rewards.

## Shopping and Esports

The **Black Friday Vault Sale** brings curated bundles of rare cosmetics. Highlights include the Peak Mega Bundle, Hero Spotlight Bundles and the StarCraft Mega Bundle. For esports fans, the **OWCS World Finals** head to Guangzhou from 3 to 6 December. The in-game **Cheer Rally** runs 4 to 7 December, letting you claim rewards while following the action.

## Conclusion

Midseason 5 packs a story finale, collab skins, a Mythic Roadhog, sales and a world championship into a few weeks. Plan your time around the shorter events, such as the EVE Protocol collab, first. Learn more about the game on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overwatch_(video_game)).

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## FAQs

1. How long does Taking Reign run?

It runs from 4 November to 7 December (AEDT), about five weeks.

2. When does the EVE Protocol collab end?

It ends on 17 November (AEDT), so skins must be claimed before then.