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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 Reveals Hero 37 Lifeweaver

Overwatch 2 reveals Lifeweaver, a dashing support hero blooming onto the battlefield with the fourth season of the Battle Pass.

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Incredible Overwatch 2 Play Sees Reinhardt Go Flying to Kill Mercy

One player incredibly defies gravity as Reinhardt in Overwatch 2, flying through the air to kill Mercy due to April Fools playlist rule changes.

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Overwatch 2’s Sprays Have a Bunch of Pop Culture References

A compilation featuring different Overwatch 2 sprays details a variety of pop culture references that many players will enjoy.

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Doomfist Player Discovers a Neat Muhammad Ali Reference in Overwatch 2

A fan of Blizzard’s free-to-play shooter Overwatch 2 shares a picture of a sly reference to boxing legend Muhammad Ali in one of Doomfist’s sprays.

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Former Diablo Developers Form New Studio Gas Giant Games

Two famous Diablo developers join forces to create Gas Giant Games, a new video game studio staffed with veterans from a dozen AAA titles.

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Overwatch Vice President Jon Spector Reveals He's Leaving Blizzard

In a surprising announcement, the well-recognized Overwatch vice president Jon Spector announces he will be leaving Blizzard Entertainment.

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Overwatch 2 Dev Asks Players to Stop Smurfing

Overwatch 2 developers ask players to stop smurfing, as it is something that makes the gaming experience much more complicated.

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Overwatch 2 Clip Shows Genius Symmetra Teleporter Play Save Teammate at the Last Second

An Overwatch 2 support player shares a rare clip where their Symmetra teammate saves them with a clutch teleporter placement.

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Overwatch 2 Fan Makes Adorable Custom Emote for Kiriko

An Overwatch 2 fan makes a heartwarming custom emote for Kiriko, the fox-loving support hero introduced during Early Access.

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‘Rude’ Overwatch 2 Trick Helps Reaper Players Fool Their Opponents

One clever Overwatch 2 player comes up with a new trick while playing Reaper on the Numbani map, catching their opponents off guard.

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Overwatch 2 Clip Shows Sigma Ultimate End in Disaster

A Sigma player and Soldier:76 fan pull off an ultimate combo during an Overwatch 2 match which ends in disaster for the opposing team.

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Overwatch 2 Dev Makes Interesting Comments About Hero Balance in Season 3

A new blog post from the game director for Overwatch 2 gives players insight into Blizzard’s thoughts about hero balance in the free-to-play shooter.

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Overwatch League and Call of Duty League Teams in Jeopardy After The Guard Layoffs

Esports organization The Guard lays off its entire staff; Overwatch League and Call of Duty League could shutter at season's end if not sold.

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Entertaining Overwatch 2 Edit Brings Cupid Hanzo To Hades

A charming screenshot edit by an Overwatch 2 fan shows how Hanzo's new Cupid skin would look if he were to appear as a boon-giving god in Hades 2.

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Overwatch 2 Clip Reveals Useful Tip for Playing Wrecking Ball

One Overwatch 2 player shares an incredibly useful trick with Wrecking Ball's mechanics that can lead to impressive eliminations.

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Hilarious Overwatch 2 Clip Shows Doomfist Knock Nearly Entire Enemy Team Off Map

A hilarious Overwatch 2 clip shows a player using Doomfist knocking most of the enemy team off the map, earning an impressive Play of the Game.

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Overwatch 2 Fans Call Season 3 Battle Pass 'Deliberately Misleading'

Some Overwatch 2 players are alleging that Blizzard is being deliberately misleading with regard to its Battle Pass currency rewards.

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Overwatch 2 Dating Sim With Genji and Mercy is Available Now

Blizzard officially launches the Overwatch 2 dating sim, giving players the chance to romance Genji and Mercy.

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Overwatch 2 Fan Notices Interesting Change Made to Zenyatta’s Cultist Skin

A player notices that one of the fan-favorite Zenyatta skins in Overwatch 2 receives a fix that brings it back to its original Overwatch version.

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Funny Overwatch 2 Clip Highlights Poorly Timed Kiriko Teleport

Using the newer support hero Kiriko, one Overwatch 2 player unfortunately uses the teleport ability at the absolutely worst possible moment.