# Blizzard Reveals Hudson as Overwatch DPS Hero

> Blizzard switches Overwatch hero Hudson from support to damage role after fan disappointment.
- Title: Blizzard Reveals Hudson as Overwatch DPS Hero · Polygon
- Summary: Blizzard switches Overwatch hero Hudson from support to damage role after fan disappointment.
- Keywords: blizzard, overwatch, hudson, hero 55, damage dps, season 6, omnic, Polygon
- Source: Polygon — https://polygon.com/overwatch-new-hero-55-hudson-damage-dps-blizzard
- Author: Michael McWhertor
- Published: 2026-11-13T22:53:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: blizzard, overwatch, hudson, hero 55, damage dps, season 6, omnic, gaming, culture
## Blizzard's Hero 55
Blizzard will add Hudson, an Omnic detective, as Overwatch's 55th hero in December 2026.
## Hudson's Role Change
Hudson was originally pitched as a support hero but switched to damage DPS after testing.
## Development Pivot
Game directors Aaron Keller and Alec Dawson explained the switch was a late-in-development pivot for better gameplay.
## Fan Reaction
Overwatch fans disappointed Hudson is not a support hero as promised, calling it a bait and switch.
## Blizzard's Response
Blizzard's Aaron Keller confirmed Hudson fits DPS better and will launch in Season 6 on December 8.
## Key takeaway

Blizzard moved Hudson from support to damage role in Overwatch after testing showed he fit DPS better than support.