Overwatch

Overwatch is an online first-person shooter in which multiple players form teams and meet different objectives, depending on the game mode. The game's huge roster of heroes all have different abilities and playstyles, though success depends heavily on teamwork between players. The game has been listed as one of the greatest of all time and has one of the largest esports scenes in the world.

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First-Person Shooter
Released
May 24, 2016
ESRB
T for Teen: Blood, Use of Tobacco, Violence (online interactions not rated)
Developer(s)
Blizzard
Publisher(s)
Blizzard
Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

Overwatch 2 is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 battlefield brawl. Power up your railgun and disrupt the battlefield as Sojourn, or yield your axe and command attention as Junker Queen. Battle to take control of a robot and move it toward the enemy base in the new Push Mode. Bring the fight to new destinations across the globe in iconic locations like New York, Rome, Monte Carlo and Rio. Daily challenges and frequent updates mean there is always something new to play.

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New Overwatch 2 Short Story Teases Junkrat's Secret Treasure

Overwatch 2 shares a vignette from its new short story anthology that finally teases the true nature of Junkrat's top secret treasure after 8 years.

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Overwatch 2 Seemingly Delays Season 10

Overwatch 2 quietly pushes back the unofficial start date for Season 10, forcing players to wait a little longer to try out the shooter's 40th hero.

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Rumor: Blizzard May Restore Partnership With NetEase Soon

Blizzard allegedly plans to announce its reunion with NetEase soon, potentially bringing access to its games back to China after over a year.

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Overwatch 2 Confirms When Wrecking Ball Rework Is Coming

Overwatch 2 confirms Wrecking Ball, the shooter's resident rodent and its trickiest Tank hero, is getting a rework is in the near future.

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Overwatch 2 Planning New Quick Play: Hacked Soon

Overwatch 2 is planning a new Quick Play: Hacked later on in Season 9, featuring a twist on a nostalgic play style from the original game.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals Mid-Season 9 Tank and Support Buffs, DPS Passive Nerf

Overwatch 2 reveals some changes coming in the mid-Season 9 patch, including a nerf to the DPS passive, and buffs to several tank and support heroes.

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Overwatch 2 Is Officially Crossing Over With Cowboy Bebop

Blizzard officially reveals Overwatch 2's collaboration with Cowboy Bebop, which includes skins, emotes, and more inspired by the popular anime.

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Overwatch 2: 23 Hardest Heroes To Play As, Ranked

These Overwatch 2 characters can be tricky to play as effectively, especially for beginners.

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Overwatch Fan Shows Off Neat Garage Sale Find

An Overwatch fan makes a stunning find at a garage sale, bringing home an exclusive limited edition piece of merchandise from the popular shooter.