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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Overwatch 2 Dev Reveals Lifeweaver Could Receive a Significant Rework in Season 5

An Overwatch 2 developer reveals that Lifeweaver, the game’s newest support hero added in Season 4, may receive a rework in Season 5.

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Blizzard is Leaving Money on the Table By Not Giving This Overwatch 2 Hero a Spin-Off

Overwatch 2 is full of interesting heroes who could support their own singleplayer game, but the most obvious choice is also the best one.

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Overwatch 2 Can Have Its Own Guardian Games Like Destiny 2

Overwatch 2 could take a page from Destiny 2's book and pit its damage, support, and tank roles against each other for rewards and bragging rights.

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The Case For and Against a PvPvE Mode in Overwatch 2

Other titles have proven that PvPvE modes can be compelling while remaining competitive, but for Overwatch 2 it might not work.

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Overwatch 2 Discovers Creative Mercy Revive Counter Using Lifeweaver

An Overwatch 2 player discovers a smart way to cancel Mercy's ultimate ability using one of Lifeweaver's abilities.

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Overwatch 2 Player Shows Off Wild Sombra and Ramattra Rollout Trick

One Overwatch 2 squad shows off an impressive rollout trick while using Ramattra to propel Sombra across the map at the start of the match.

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If Overwatch 2 Ever Wants to Kill Off a Hero, There is an Obvious Option

Though any Overwatch 2 heroes actually dying is unlikely, if Blizzard wanted to take that risk, there is one character that can he easily replaced.

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Overwatch 2 Meme Could Actually Make for an Interesting Hero Ability

A meme posted online for Overwatch 2 contains an interesting point regarding a hypothetical new hero's potential for a controversial ability.

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Overwatch 2 Player Shows How Effective Lifeweaver Can Be at Countering Roadhog’s Hook

One Overwatch 2 player learns firsthand how Lifeweaver lets support players go toe-to-toe with Roadhog at his own hook game.