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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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Rumor: Overwatch Skins and Progress Won't Carry Over to Sequel

A new rumor making the rounds online about Overwatch 2 claims that players won't be able to carry progress over from the first game.

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Overwatch Glitch Makes Baptiste's Immortality Field Invincible

Baptiste's Immortality Field is a powerful enough ability in Overwatch, but a newfound glitch can make it impossible for other players to counter it.

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Overwatch Streamer Breaks Massive Record

Twitch streamer, TreeboyDave hits an incredible milestone as he continues his success on Overwatch. Yet, the streamer was very relaxed.

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Rumor: Overwatch 2 Gameplay Features Leaked Ahead of BlizzCon 2019 Announcement

A leaker with a proven track record of Overwatch leaks claims to reveal gameplay details for the unannounced Overwatch 2.

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Overwatch Halloween Terror 2019 Skins Revealed

Blizzard reveals all of the new skins that Overwatch players will be able to unlock as part of the Halloween Terror 2019 event.

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Overwatch Halloween Terror 2019 Event Start and End Dates Finally Revealed

Overwatch has finally announced the dates for its Halloween event, and it's also shown Zenyatta standing on the ground to scare players.

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Blizzard Cancels Overwatch Launch Event at Nintendo

Blizzard has dropped out of the Overwatch Switch launch party with Nintendo NY, likely in response to the backlash the developer is receiving.

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Overwatch Switch Port Physical Edition Won't Include Cartridge

With Overwatch coming to the Nintendo Switch in two days, now's a good time to remind fans that the physical copy won't come with a game cartridge.

Blizzard Planning 'Big Announcements' for BlizzCon 2019 After Last Year's Backlash

Blizzard apparently has some big announcements planned for BlizzCon 2019 to make up for last year's disappointing event.

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Fired Hearthstone Caster Does Tear-Filled Stream, Confirms Removal from Overwatch Casting

The professional Overwatch and Hearthstone caster Mr. Yee confirms Blizzard has fired him from both games in a tear-filled stream.

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Blizzard Exploring the Possibility of Overwatch Cross-Play

Blizzard yet again acknowledges that fans want cross-play in Overwatch, but reiterates that it's evaluating the possibility and has no plans.

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Overwatch Switch Port Will Be Missing This Feature

Blizzard reveals that the Overwatch Switch port will be missing a feature that is commonly seen in other Switch games.

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Overwatch Has Cool Unique Feature on Nintendo Switch

The Switch version of Overwatch is getting a game-changing new feature that takes advantage of Nintendo's unique hardware.

BlizzCon 2019 Virtual Ticket Holders Get New WoW-Themed Overwatch Skins and Other Goodies

Blizzard has announced the awesome digital goodies that will be given to gamers that purchase a 2019 Blizzcon Virtual Ticket.

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Overwatch Doomfist Nerf is More Significant Than Previously Thought

The latest Overwatch PTR update nerfs Damage character Doomfist, and the change is rather significant for the character.

Professional Overwatch Team Possibly Has Ties to Organized Crime

Police in Australia reveal that they are investigating a professional Overwatch team over its owner's suspected ties to organized crime.

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Fan-Made Overwatch Trailer Adds Legend of Zelda's Link to the Game

Just before Overwatch arrives on the Nintendo Switch a group of fans put together an amazing teaser reel for how Link would look as a playable hero.

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Blizzard Comments on Overwatch Characters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Blizzard producers Wes Yanagi and Andrew Boyd comment on the possibility of Overwatch Heroes in Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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World of Warcraft, Overwatch DDoS Attacks Suspect Arrested

Blizzard reveals that a suspect has been arrested for the DDoS attacks staged against World of Warcraft Classic and Overwatch.

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Overwatch Lego Event Lets Players Unlock Brick Bastion Skin and More

Blizzard announces a new limited-time LEGO event in Overwatch that gives players the chance to unlock the epic-tier Brick Bastion skin and more.