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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 Players Can Unlock Tiers For Next Battle Pass After Earning All Prestige Titles

One high-level Overwatch 2 player reveals that fans are able to unlock tiers for next season's battle pass upon earning all prestige titles.

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Overwatch 2 Bans Thousands of Cheaters in Purge

Blizzard confirms that it has delivered what may be Overwatch 2's first ban wave, though it's only been confirmed for South Korean servers.

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Overwatch 2 Players Allege Shop Pricing Could Be Illegal in Certain Countries

Overwatch 2 players are questioning whether one of Blizzard's monetization choices could be illegal in countries including Australia.

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Overwatch 2 Halloween Terror Confirms End Date

Activision Blizzard confirms the end date for Overwatch 2 Halloween Terror 2022 and the challenges and free rewards associated with it.

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Overwatch 2 Players Are Not Happy About Halloween Event Skin Prices

As Overwatch 2 Halloween Terror 2022 begins, many Overwatch 2 players voice their displeasure about Halloween-themed skin prices in the shop.

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Overwatch 2 Halloween Terror 2022 Trailer Shows Skins and More

Overwatch 2 reveals details about its annual seasonal event, Halloween Terror, including new spooky skins for fans to get their hands on.

Overwatch 2 Clip Shows How Effective Mei Can Be at Blocking Enemies in Their Spawn Room
Overwatch 2 Clip Shows How Effective Mei Can Be at Blocking Enemies in Their Spawn Room

One Overwatch 2 player uses Mei’s suite of abilities effectively during a game on Route 66, causing the enemy team a great deal of frustration.

Overwatch 2 Orisa Kills Multiple Enemies While Falling to Her Death
Overwatch 2 Orisa Kills Multiple Enemies While Falling to Her Death

While falling to their death as Orisa during a game on the Ilios map, one Overwatch 2 player makes the best of a bad situation.

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Activision Patents System for Customizing Replays

A new patent filed by Activision suggests the studio is working on a system for players to customize in-game replays in games like Call of Duty.

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Overwatch 2 Shows Absolutely Devastating Team Combo

Daniel "dafran" Francesca, a former Overwatch professional player, demonstrates a devastating team ultimate combo on Overwatch 2.

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Overwatch 2 Fan Has Fun Suggestion to Improve Cassidy's Dodge

One Overwatch 2 fan has suggested a small adjustment that could be made to Cassidy's dodge ability that would bring with it some funny interactions.

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Overwatch 2 Player Outsmarts Enemy Team With Their Orisa Ultimate

One Overwatch 2 fan playing as Orisa has discovered a clever way of putting the hero's new Ultimate ability to use on one of the maps.

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Overwatch 2 Kicks Off First Double XP Weekend

Blizzard kicks off the first Overwatch 2 double XP weekend, with more double XP weekend taking place in the weekends ahead.

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Overwatch 2 Adds Kiriko to Competitive

Overwatch 2 finally adds the new Support hero Kiriko to Competitive Play, though the decision may not be without controversy.

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Overwatch 2 Player Has Idea to Improve Role Mastery Challenge

An Overwatch 2 fan makes an interesting suggestion to Blizzard for a simple addition to the Role Mastery Weekly Challenge taskbar.

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Overwatch 2 Video Shows Battle Pass Prestige Titles Obtainable After Level 80

An Overwatch 2 video unveils Prestige Titles that unlock after level 80 in the Battle Pass, providing additional content beyond the base levels.

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Overwatch 2 Bug Lets Players Easily Escape Mei's Wall

When coming up against Mei's Ice Wall in an Overwatch 2 match, players encounter a bug that makes the ability completely useless.

Overwatch 2 Damage and Tank Players Dealing With Long Role Queue Times
Overwatch 2 Damage and Tank Players Dealing With Long Role Queue Times

One Overwatch 2 player points out the long hero queue times for tank and damage roles, spurring a flood of comments online.

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Some Overwatch 2 Players Getting Trapped in Spawn Room During Overtime

Some Overwatch 2 players discover a new bug that not only prevents the match from ending, but traps players within their spawn rooms with no escape.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals Dates for Double XP Weekends

Blizzard confirms the dates of its planned Double XP weekends coming to Overwatch 2, planned in recompense for server issues.

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