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 Officially Has Cross-Play Now, Here's How to Set It Up

It's technically still in beta, but Overwatch finally has cross-play across all platforms and it's relatively easy to set up for console players.

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Overwatch Launching Ashe's Deadlock Challenge This Week

Overwatch fans can unlock a new look for Ashe this week, as the hero is getting her own special Challenge themed around the Deadlock Gang.

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Overwatch 2's Hero Reworks Will Make or Break 5v5 PvP

Overwatch 2 is shaking up the classic team shooter by moving from 6v6 to 5v5, but for it to work well, there will need to be some major reworks.

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Overwatch 2's Redesigns of Baptiste and Sombra Look Promising For the Rest

Overwatch 2 reveals two more hero redesigns, and the quality of Baptiste and Sombra’s new looks are promising for the other character changes.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals New Looks for Baptiste and Sombra

Blizzard arrives at the Summer Game Fest Kickoff Live event to share the redesigns for two Overwatch 2 characters, Baptiste and Sombra.

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Blizzard Explains How It's Improving Overwatch 2's Environments and Weather Effects

Developer Blizzard details some new environment and weather technology that will bring some big changes with Overwatch 2's maps.

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Is Overwatch Cross-Platform?

With so many popular games having cross-play nowadays, Overwatch fans may be wondering if the hero shooter features a cross-platform option.

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Overwatch Player Uses Ring Fit Ring-Con as a Controller

A game dev creates a mod that lets players play Overwatch using the Ring Fit controller from Ring Fit Adventure, and it works.

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How Overwatch 2 Orisa's Leaked Ability Could Change Her Meta

Overwatch 2 fans have seemingly discovered a brand-new ability for Orisa, and it could add a lot of depth to the tank's playstyle in the sequel.