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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
One fan shared her cosplay of Tracer's look in Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2 Fan Reveals Impressive Tracer Cosplay Based On Her New Look

One dedicated fan and cosplayer captures every detail of Tracer's new look from the upcoming sequel as part of her newest Overwatch cosplay.

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Overwatch Players Reportedly Getting Banned for Strange Reason

Overwatch players receive a mass ban for playing the game on the Linux operating system, creating a frustrating situation for a devoted following.

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Bungie Could Be Making Hero Shooter Game Similar to Overwatch

A recent leaked job listing seemingly reveals more details regarding Bungie's upcoming IP, placing a strong focus on multiplayer character action.

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Overwatch 2 Orisa Ability May Have Been Discovered

The Orisa-mains out there are hoping the tank character will get a new melee ability so she's better served in a fist fight when Overwatch 2 releases.

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Overwatch 2 Will Include Ping System

Blizzard reveals another reason to be excited about Overwatch 2, as the hero shooter will be incorporating the always helpful ping system.

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Malicious Overwatch Exploit is Crashing Players' Computers

Players have found a potential game-breaking exploit in Overwatch, causing ripples of concern to form across social media, with no update as of yet.

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Overwatch 2 Has Secret Game Mode in Development

Blizzard announces two new PvP game modes for Overwatch 2, the first being Push and the second being a secret to be revealed 'soon.'

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Overwatch 2 Map Has Jeff Kaplan Tribute

Following the departure of former Overwatch 2 director Jeff Kaplan, Blizzard reveals a couple of subtle tributes inside of the New York map.

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Overwatch 2 Will Reduce Team Sizes to 5v5

Blizzard Entertainment confirms Overwatch 2 will be ditching 6v6 PvP in favor of 5v5 after testing various team composition sizes.

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Overwatch Anniversary 2021 Trailer Reveals New Skins and Seasonal Brawls

To celebrate Overwatch's fifth anniversary, Blizzard is letting players replay previous seasonal events, and unlock both new and returning skins.

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Overwatch is Adding an Awesome Baptise Skin for Anniversary 2021

For Overwatch’s upcoming Anniversary event, the Support hero Baptiste is getting what might just be his coolest and most unique skin yet.

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Overwatch League Players from China Threaten Boycott over Taiwan, Hong Kong Statement

After Korean Overwatch pro 'Saebyeolbe' makes controversial comments, Chinese Overwatch League teams are proposing a boycott of league matches.

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Overwatch Bug is Giving Low-Ranked Players High-Tier Rewards

Overwatch players report that they are receiving awards meant for the game's top-500 players despite having a lower competitive rank.

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New Overwatch 2 Director Discusses Whether Blizzard is Considering a Battle Pass

While Overwatch 2's director doesn't confirm a Battle Pass for the sequel, he does discuss Blizzard's values and intentions for the game's content.

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New Overwatch 2 Director Discusses Direction of Sequel

Blizzard's new game director for the Overwatch franchise, Aaron Keller, is asked what his vision is for the series moving forward.

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Jeff Kaplan Asks Overwatch Community to Support the Development Team

Overwatch's now-departed game director Jeff Kaplan asks his ardent followers on Reddit to continue supporting the game's developers.

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Overwatch Fan Reveals Impressive Widowmaker Cosplay

Overwatch fan Valentina Kyrp reveals her extremely impressive cosplay for the shooter game's famous femme fatale sniper, Widowmaker.

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Overwatch Fans React to Jeff Kaplan Departure

Following Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan's departure from Blizzard, Twitter erupts in a wide array of positive and negative reactions to the news.

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Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan Has Left Blizzard, New Leadership Announced

Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan is unexpectedly leaving Activision Blizzard before Overwatch 2 has even come out, with his replacement already known.

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Overwatch Fans Aren't Happy About Latest Experimental Mode Update

The Overwatch community is sharing its frustration with the game’s latest experimental update, as several players are questioning the changes.