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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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Watch The End of Overwatch 1 on Video

A new video emerges online that showcases some players' final moments with the original Overwatch as the servers shut down for the last time.

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Overwatch 1 is Officially Dead

Blizzard is officially shuts down the servers for its first-person hero shooter Overwatch in preparation for the sequel's launch.

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Creative Overwatch Fan Transforms Their Dog Into an Omnic With Cute Art Piece

A gamer posts an adorable drawing of their French bulldog transformed into a mechanical pet that resembles one of Overwatch’s Omnic robots.

Overwatch Opens All 1,256 of xQc's Collected Loot Boxes for Him
Overwatch Opens All 1,256 of xQc's Loot Boxes for Him

Former Overwatch pro Felix 'xQc' Lengyel loses all of his loot boxes as Activision Blizzard's hero shooter opens all 1,256 of them for him.

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Overwatch 2 Preload Times Confirmed for Consoles and PC

Blizzard confirms the exact days and times that excited Overwatch fans can preload the upcoming Overwatch 2.

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Overwatch 2 Launch Time Confirmed

Blizzard confirms the Overwatch 2 launch time, so fans know exactly when they will get to jump in and play come the release date.

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Overwatch 2 Gets Action-Packed Launch Trailer

Blizzard releases a high-flying trailer to celebrate the launch of Overwatch 2, with the sequel set to debut in early access next week.

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Overwatch 2 Will Record Voice Chat, Requires a Phone Number to Play

Blizzard details some ways it will combat 'disruptive players' in Overwatch 2, which includes voice chat recordings and a phone number requirement.

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Weird Overwatch Bug Causes Black Hole To Appear on Blizzard World

Blizzard is shutting Overwatch servers down in a week from now, but for one player, a visual glitch spells out the foreboding end in a dramatic way.

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Overwatch 2 Short Story Details Kiriko's Yokai Group

A short story released by Blizzard delves into the character and backstory of Overwatch 2's new hero Kiriko and what she stands for.

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Overwatch 2 Highlights Esperanca Map in New Video

Blizzard shows off the new Overwatch 2 Push map Esperanca, which is set in Portugal, in a brand-new fly-through video.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals Kiriko's Origin Story

A new Overwatch 2 video reveals Kiriko's past and shows a quick glimpse into her personality, what inspired her combat skills, and her motivations.

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Overwatch 2 Players Are Trying To Come Up With a Name For Kiriko’s Fox

As Overwatch 2 fans wait for Blizzard to unveil an official title for Kiriko’s fox companion, some players are coming up with funny names.

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Overwatch 1 End Date Confirmed By Blizzard

Blizzard confirms the last day that fans of hero-shooter Overwatch will be able to play the original game before the sequel launches.

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Overwatch 2 Confirms Halloween Event for Season 1

Blizzard confirms that Overwatch 2 will be hosting a Halloween event during Season 1, confirming the dates and a new game mode.

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Blizzard Reveals Next Overwatch Competitive Season Will Be the Game’s Last

Blizzard moves to sunset Overwatch with the announcement of its final season as the game's free-to-play sequel inches closer to release.

Spectacular Overwatch Clip Shows Symmetra Blocking Cassidy Ultimate With a Turret
Spectacular Overwatch Clip Shows Symmetra Blocking Cassidy Ultimate With a Turret

An Overwatch player reveals that Symmetra’s Sentry Turrets can be used for much more than damaging enemies, such as blocking Cassidy’s Deadeye.

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Overwatch Player Creates Impressive Drawings of Winston and Reaper

An artistic Overwatch fan makes incredible portraits of two of the title's most prominent and unique characters, Winston and Reaper.

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Overwatch Brings Back Halloween Event for Very Limited Time

For Overwatch's Anniversary Remix Vol. 3 event, Blizzard is bringing back Junkenstein's Revenge but only for a very limited time.

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Overwatch Fan Shares Hilarious UI Mockup For Rude Players

An Overwatch fan shares their idea for a sarcastic message that could appear for rude players who abandon their teammates in the middle of a match.