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First-Person Shooter
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 96%
Released
May 24, 2016
ESRB
T for Teen: Blood, Use of Tobacco, Violence (online interactions not rated)
Developer(s)
Blizzard
Publisher(s)
Blizzard

WHERE TO PLAY

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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.

Genre(s)
First-Person Shooter
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Overwatch 2 Offering Another Free Legendary Skin Via Twitch Drops

Overwatch 2 reveals new Twitch Drops rewards, and players have the chance to get three new items completely free, including a Legendary skin.

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Overwatch 2 Releases Hotfix Update to Fix Frustrating Season 10 Bug

Blizzard releases an Overwatch 2 hotfix update to address a frustrating Season 10 bug that can negatively impact one specific hero.

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Heroes of the Storm Gets Big PTR Update

Blizzard releases a major update for Heroes of the Storm on the Public Test Realm, featuring substantial changes and additions to the game.

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Overwatch 2 Season 10 Battle Pass Drops the Ball With Venture

Ironically, Overwatch 2's Season 10: Venture Forth comes with something of a drawback for the most recent addition to the hero roster.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals Season 10 Update Patch Notes

Blizzard reveals the full patch notes for the big Season 10 update that's coming to hero shooter Overwatch 2 in the near future.

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Overwatch 2 Considering Even More Changes to DPS Passive

The new DPS passive in Overwatch 2 may have only recently been nerfed, but the shooter is already considering further changes to the healing penalty.

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Rumor: Marvel Overwatch Clone in the Works

Rumors swirl about the possibility of an Overwatch-inspired Marvel multiplayer hero shooter potentially being revealed in the coming months.

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Overwatch 2 Fan Shares Brilliant Idea For Lucio Mythic Skin

A creative Overwatch 2 fan shares an incredible idea for a Lucio Mythic skin that would give the support hero a whole new level of style.

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Overwatch 2 Devs Reportedly Made No Profit Share This Month

Recent reports indicate Overwatch 2 is doing poorly, and that developers made a staggering 0% profit share from this month's semi-annual payout.

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Overwatch 2 Teases New Maps and Big Changes to Existing Ones

Blizzard teases new maps that are coming to Overwatch 2, as well as some maps that will be getting big changes.

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Overwatch 2 Has Great News About New Heroes

Blizzard shares an exciting update on how exactly Overwatch 2 will distribute new heroes in future seasons of the game.

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Ex-Blizzard Devs Think Overwatch 2 Story Missions Have Been Canceled

Overwatch 2 has been radio silent about its PvE Story Missions since Season 6, and some former Blizzard devs don't have high hopes for their future.

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Frustrating Overwatch 2 Bug Puts Teams With Illari and Reaper at a Disadvantage

Overwatch 2 players who main Reaper and the latest support hero Illiari may need to consider a strange bug that puts a damper on the latter's healing.

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Overwatch 2 Makes Big Limited-Time Change to Quick Play

Overwatch 2's second Quick Play: Hacked experiment is live, but players will need to act fast if they want to get in on the chaos before it ends.

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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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