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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

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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 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 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.

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Overwatch 2 Targeted by DDoS Attack

The Overwatch 2 team at Blizzard reports that the game was being targeted by a DDoS attack, causing latency, disconnects, and other ongoing issues.

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Overwatch 2 Pro Player Kai Banned

Blizzard Entertainment issues a ban to Overwatch 2 pro player Kai mid-game despite the popular streamer denying any claims of wrongdoing.

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Overwatch 2 Update Nerfs Zenyatta

A new Overwatch 2 update is out with nerfs for heroes like Zenyatta in order to contain the omnic monk's firepower in the game's meta.

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Overwatch 2 Makes Fan-Requested Improvement to Season 9 Mythic Skin

Overwatch 2 fixes a major issue players had involving some Mythic Skins with Ancient Caller Moira, the premium customizable cosmetic from Season 9.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals Massive Season 9 Patch Notes

Overwatch 2 releases the patch notes for Season 9: Champions in one of its largest balance updates since the sequel FPS first launched.

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Overwatch 2 Fan Notices Subtle Detail That is Unique to Junker Queen

While messing around in the practice range mode, one Overwatch 2 fan notices a strange yet subtle detail that only applies to the Junker Queen.

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Overwatch 2 Season 9 Leak Reveals Possible Buff for One DPS Character

An Overwatch 2 leak teases a major buff for one of its DPS heroes, and players debate the implications of this adjustment on the game's meta.

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Overwatch 2 Esports Making a Comeback With New Partnership

Blizzard announces an intriguing new partnership that will look to bring Overwatch 2 esports back in a big way for 2024.

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Amazon Prime Gaming Members Can Get a Free Overwatch 2 Skin for a Limited Time

Overwatch 2 players can grab a free skin through Prime Gaming, but they need to be quick because it will only be available for a limited time.

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Overwatch 2 Dev Apologizes After Announcing Controversial Season 9 Change

An Overwatch 2 developer apologizes after the reveal of controversial new changes coming to the game with the Season 9 update.

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Hilarious Overwatch Animation Highlights Every Annoying Tank Meta So Far

An Overwatch player creates a hilarious animation highlighting every annoying tank meta from each season of both games up until now.

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Overwatch 2 Making Big Tank and Damage Change in Season 9

Overwatch 2 reveals a big change coming to Tank and Damage heroes in Season 9 that might significantly change the game's meta.

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Overwatch 2 Temporarily Disables Illari

Illari is in trouble once again, as the discovery of a new Overwatch 2 bug makes the developers temporarily disable the support hero.

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Awesome Overwatch 2 Skin Concept Transforms Doomfist Into God of War's Kratos

An Overwatch 2 fan creates a high-quality skin that transforms Doomfist into God of War's Kratos, and the crossover is surprisingly fitting.

Harsh Nerfs Incoming for Controversial Overwatch 2 Hero Mauga
Harsh Nerfs Incoming for Controversial Overwatch 2 Hero Mauga

Blizzard's Overwatch 2 lead hero designer Alec Dawson confirms that major nerfs will be applied to Samoan tank hero Mauga soon.

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New Overwatch 2 Comic Introduces Kiriko's Yokai Gang

Overwatch 2 releases a new comic called 'Guardian of Tetsuzaka' that introduces some of the members Yokai, Kiriko's gang of vigilantes.

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Overwatch 2 Player Has Spent an Incredible Number of Hours Playing D.Va

One Overwatch 2 player logs a staggering amount of hours playing D.Va, cementing themselves as one of the hero's most diehard fans.

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Overwatch 2 Wants to Improve Future Mythic Skins

After lukewarm reception to recent Overwatch 2 Mythic skins, executive producer Jared Neuss says future cosmetics will be improved.

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