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Overwatch
First-Person Shooter
Systems
super greyscale 8-bit logo PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
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 Clip Highlights Incredibly Rare Voice Line
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An Overwatch 2 clip highlights an incredibly rare voice line between two heroes that requires multiple criteria to be met to accomplish.

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Overwatch 2 Producer Reveals Major Console Improvements Are in Development
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Jared Neuss, executive producer for Overwatch 2, comments on what Blizzard is doing to remedy the game's console-specific issues.

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Overwatch 2 Releases Jingle Belle Mercy Skin Early
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Overwatch 2 gives players an unexpected surprise by making the highly-anticipated Jingle Belle Mercy skin available for purchase early.

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Blizzard May Soon Make New Overwatch 2 Heroes Easier to Unlock
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Comments from an Overwatch 2 dev suggest that new heroes might be available to all players on day one of a new season moving forward.

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Overwatch 2 Devs Tease Additional Balance Changes for Mauga
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An Overwatch 2 developer reveals that Mauga will receive more balance changes sooner rather than later, following the tank hero's rocky introduction.

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Overwatch 2 Survey Reveals Dozens of Potential New Skins
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An Overwatch 2 player shares a gallery of concept art featuring dozens of potential new skin ideas that appeared in a survey they received.

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Overwatch 2 Might Add Hero Banning in the Future
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Overwatch 2 is internally testing some major overhauls to how hero swapping works, including a potential system to ban certain characters from play.

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New Overwatch 2 Mercy Skin Was Teased Almost 2 Years Ago
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Players point out a new Overwatch 2 Mercy skin was teased almost 2 years ago, leading to speculation about other potential skins.

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Overwatch 2's Mauga is Missing an Important Feature All Other Heroes Have
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For an unknown reason, Mauga is missing a key cosmetic type in Overwatch 2, and fans are noticeably frustrated by its absence.

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Overwatch 2 Adds New Way to Get Some Exclusive Skins
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Overwatch 2 adds a new way to get premium skins from Season 8, as well as some popular skins that haven't been seen in the game for months.

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Overwatch 2 Players Aren’t Happy About Brigitte Nerf
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Overwatch 2 players aren't happy that Blizzard is planning on nerfing Support hero Brigitte in a future update for the game.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals Season 8 Mythic Skin For Orisa
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Overwatch 2 unveils Orisa's new Mythic skin, which will become available as the grand prize of Season 8's battle pass next month. 

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Overwatch 2 Player Reveals Idea to Bring Classic 6v6 Format to the Game
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Overwatch 2 fans haven't forgotten the series' classic 6v6 format, as fans continue to think of interesting new ways to implement the classic mode.

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Overwatch 2 Player Turns D.Va Fail Into a Hilarious Quad Kill
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A viral Overwatch 2 clip surfaces, showcasing how one player somehow managed to turn a whiffed D.Va ultimate into a quad kill.

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Overwatch 2 Finally Reveals Roadhog Rework
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Blizzard finally reveals the long-awaited Overwatch 2 Roadhog rework, which will be going live in the hero-shooter soon.

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PS Plus Subscribers Can Get Free Overwatch 2 Bonus Pack
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PlayStation users who are subscribed to PS Plus are treated to an Overwatch 2 cosmetic bundle they can claim for free.

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Overwatch 2 Details Competitive Rework at BlizzCon 2023
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Blizzard announces upcoming changes to competitive ranks in Overwatch 2, letting players better understand their progress in competitive games.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals How Genji Looked After Hanzo Almost Killed Him
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Artwork from an upcoming book gives Overwatch 2 fans a glimpse at Genji's state shortly after he was 'killed' by his brother, Hanzo.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals New PvP Mode and 2 New Heroes Coming in 2024
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Blizzard kicks off BlizzCon 2023 with some major reveals for popular hero shooter Overwatch 2, including two new heroes coming in 2024.

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Overwatch 2 Update Buffs D.Va, Nerfs Doomfist
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A new balance update for Overwatch 2 introduces a bunch of nerfs to heroes like Doomfist, as well as a few buffs for characters like D.Va.

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