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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.

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First-Person Shooter
Overwatch 2 Director Talks 'Demoralizing' Leaks

Director Jeff Kaplan discusses the Overwatch 2 leaks and the impact that the early information had on his development team's morale.

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Why Overwatch 2 Won't Have as Many New Characters as Overwatch

Overwatch 2 director Jeff Kaplan reveals new details his team's plan for new heroes being available at launch.

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Overwatch 2 Release Date is a Ways Off, Hints Kaplan

Despite the hype surrounding Overwatch 2's announcement at BlizzCon 2019, Blizzard only hints ambiguously at its release plans.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals New Designs for Seven Heroes

A big part of Overwatch 2 is that every single one of the game's heroes will be getting a visual overhaul, so here're the seven we know of.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals Four New Maps

Overwatch 2 is adding four new maps like Rio to the multiplayer shooter, including map variants for the new PvP and PvE modes.

Overwatch 2's Release Platforms Revealed
Overwatch 2's Release Platforms Revealed

BlizzCon had a lot of Overwatch 2 announcements, including a new hero, new maps, and what consoles the new game will be appearing on.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals New Hero Sojourn

Blizzard reveals a new character, Sojourn, for its forthcoming game Overwatch 2, a sequel to the company's popular hero shooter.

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Overwatch 1 Getting Same New Maps and Heroes As Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 will be a sequel to the original Overwatch, but players of the original game will get the same multiplayer maps and new heroes.

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Overwatch 2 Confirms New PvP Mode Push

At BlizzCon 2019, Blizzard confirms the existence of the previously-leaked 'Push' PvP mode for the upcoming Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 Gameplay Trailer Confirms Story Missions, New Hero, and Much More

Overwatch 2 has been officially announced at BlizzCon 2019, and a gameplay trailer reveals all sorts of new content for the FPS sequel.

Overwatch 2 Will Carry Over Progression From Overwatch 1, Including Cosmetics

Overwatch 2 finally gets announced, and alongside it comes confirmation as to questions of progression in the team-based shooter's sequel.

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Overwatch 2 Confirmed With Incredible Cinematic at BlizzCon 2019

After months of rumors, leaks, and speculation, Blizzard finally announces Overwatch 2 with an incredible new cinematic trailer.

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Overwatch 2 Leaks Vague Release Window, But We Can Narrow It Down

A frequent Overwatch leaker reveals the potential Overwatch 2 release window, which can actually be narrowed down quite a bit.

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Rumor: Overwatch Could Be Going Free to Play

A frequent Overwatch leaker who has been right about leaks in the past claims that the game will be going free to play in the future.

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Overwatch 2 Leaked Art Shows Redesigned Characters, Future Hero

Art of the unannounced Overwatch 2 appears on the Blizzard Gear website, showing new looks for some characters like the cyborg ninja Genji.

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Rumor: Overwatch Will Be 'Scrapped' And Completely Replaced By Overwatch 2

A new rumor making the rounds online about the supposed Overwatch 2 claims that the original game will be scrapped and completely replaced.

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Overwatch 2 Will Not Be a Traditional Sequel

The rumored Overwatch 2, the next iteration of Blizzard's popular shooter series, may not be a traditional sequel.

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Overwatch 2 Game Modes and Maps Seemingly Revealed

Ahead of an official BlizzCon 2019 reveal of Overwatch 2, new details concerning game modes and maps for the team-based shooter come to light.

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Overwatch 2 BlizzCon Reveal Reportedly Confirmed, Including New Hero, Mode, and Story Details

A new report claims to have confirmation of Overwatch 2's announcement at BlizzCon 2019, as well as early details about what to expect.

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Rumor: Overwatch 2 Logo Leaked Online Ahead of BlizzCon 2019 Reveal

A couple of images appear online that claim to leak the official Overwatch 2 logo ahead of the game's expected BlizzCon 2019 announcement.