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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

DIGITAL

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 Fans Have Mixed Reaction to OW2 McCree
PC Gaming

While Overwatch 2’s redesigns have been heavily praised by fans thus far, the rework of McCree is getting mixed reactions from the community.

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Overwatch 2 Will Have 'Hundreds' of Hero Missions
PC Gaming

Blizzard seems to be doing everything it can to make Overwatch 2’s PvE feel fresh and exciting, and this includes a massive hero mission count.

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Overwatch 2 May Include Friendly AI for Story Missions
PC Gaming

Overwatch 2 game director Jeff Kaplan reveals new details on friendly AI bots and whether or not the game can be played solo offline.

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Overwatch 2 Will Not Have Assault Maps in Competitive Play
Blizzard

Overwatch 2 confirms to not have Assault (2CP) maps within competitive play after struggling to make the scenario viable in the original title.

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Overwatch 2 Will Have More Frequent Updates After BlizzCon
Blizzard

After a long silence about the game, Jeff Kaplan promises at this year's BlizzCon event to keep fans updated about Overwatch 2 in the future.

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Overwatch 2 Will Likely Have An Open Beta
PC Gaming

Overwatch 2 Director Jeff Kaplan opens up about plans to introduce closed and open betas during the upcoming sequel's development process.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals New York and Rome Maps
PC Gaming

During the BlizzCon 2021 event, Blizzard reveals two new maps coming to the upcoming hero-shooter Overwatch 2: New York and Rome.

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Blizzard Explains the Meaning Behind Overwatch Year of the Ox Skins
PC Gaming

Two of Overwatch's concept artists discuss the 2021 Year of the Ox event, and in particular what inspired some of its new character skins.

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Overwatch Lead Writer Working on New Project for 2K
Blizzard

A new report indicates that former Overwatch lead writer Michael Chu has joined 2K Games for a brand new project at 31st Union.

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Overwatch Fans Are Unhappy About Recent Orisa Buff
PC Gaming

While some Orisa players may be happy about the hero’s latest buff, most Overwatch fans have taken issue with the recent changes to her kit.

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Overwatch Makes Weird Change to Volskaya Industries Map
PC Gaming

Overwatch players accidentally discover a subtle but important change to an area on the Volskaya Industries map making life much more difficult.

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Overwatch Releases Year of the Ox Event Trailer
PC Gaming

Overwatch’s latest Lunar New Year Event is live now, and Blizzard releases a special trailer showcasing the event's cosmetics and content.

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Call of Duty Model Will Be Applied To Future Franchises
Call of Duty

Activision intends to apply its 'Call of Duty model' to future games, possibly bringing battle passes and microtransactions into other franchises.

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Don't Expect Overwatch 2 to Release Anytime Soon
Blizzard

According to information relayed by Geoff Keighley, during an earnings call, Activision Blizzard says Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 won't be out soon.

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Overwatch Reveals Bull Demon Orisa Skin for Lunar New Year Event
PC Gaming

Blizzard reveals another skin from the upcoming Year of the Ox event, providing the tank hero Orisa with one of her coolest cosmetics yet.

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Overwatch Lunar New Year 2021 Echo Skin Revealed
PC Gaming

Another Lunar New Year skin is coming to Overwatch soon as part of the themed event and sees Echo turn into a Korean bird, with feathers and all.

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Blizzard Celebrating 30th Anniversary With Digital Rewards in Its Games
World of Warcraft

Blizzard's 30th anniversary is this February, and the company is bringing its fans into the celebration with goodies for all of its titles.

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Gamers Are Arguing Over What Constitutes a 'Dead Game'
Fortnite

The often commented phrase 'dead game' is put under a microscope as gamers begin to argue what exactly constitutes a 'dead' game on social media.

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Overwatch Experimental Mode Patch Testing Multiple Character Nerfs
PC Gaming

Blizzard releases a new patch for Overwatch’s experimental mode, and some changes are being tested for a few damage heroes and a healer.

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Overwatch 2 May Still Be Far From Release
Blizzard

Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch 2, but job postings may point to the game being far from release.

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