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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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Overwatch 2 Reveals More Details About Stadium

Overwatch 2 reveals tons of new information detailing the minutiae of Stadium, the new game mode coming to the FPS in Season 16.

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Overwatch 2 Shows Off Stadium Gameplay

Overwatch 2 gives players a hands-on look at the exciting new Stadium game mode coming to the FPS as one of the headlining features of Season 16.

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Overwatch 2 Fans Should Mark April 14 on Their Calendars

Overwatch 2 fans who are looking forward to the next big update for the first-person shooter will want to pay attention on April 14.

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A Bunch of Ex-Overwatch Players Reportedly Jumped Ship to Marvel Rivals

A new report details the impressive success of Marvel Rivals, revealing how many ex-Overwatch players moved to the NetEase game.

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Overwatch 2 Has Good News for 6v6 Fans

In light of Overwatch 2's ongoing 6v6 experiments, Blizzard has some good news for fans of the game mode as Season 15 draws to a close.

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Overwatch and World of Warcraft Art Director Has Died

Longtime Blizzard art director Bill Petras has passed away, most well-known for his work on World of Warcraft and the Overwatch franchise.

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Overwatch 2 Teases Gundam Collaboration

Overwatch 2 indirectly teases a potential collaboration with one of the most popular Gundam series that could be coming in the near future.

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Rumor: Overwatch 2 Fans Think the Game Could Be Getting a Name Change

A recent Overwatch 2 is suggesting that the Blizzard-developer hero shooter may be considering making a change to its name soon.

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'Awful' Elon Musk's Daughter Comments on His Overwatch Skills

Elon Musk's eldest daughter, Vivian Wilson, belittles the billionaire's gaming skills, especially in Overwatch, during a recent livestream.

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Overwatch: Classic Brings Back One of the Game's Most Infamous Eras

For a limited time, Overwatch 2 players can jump into one of the most infamous metas in history during a brand-new Overwatch: Classic 6v6 event.

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Overwatch 2 Adds In-Game Teases for New Hero Freja

Overwatch 2 follows its recent trend of teasing upcoming characters using in-game Easter eggs with Freja, the new damage hero coming in Season 16.

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Overwatch 2 Season 15 Mythic Weapon Skin for Widowmaker Available Now

The new Mythic weapon skin for Widowmaker in Overwatch 2 Season 15 can officially be purchased in multiple tiers of unlockable effects.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals Freja's Backstory, Teases New Hero

Overwatch 2 reveals an action-packed scene that showcases Freja's abilities and story, including some surprising cameos and exciting teasers.

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Overwatch 2 Discord Quest Offers a New Legendary Skin

Overwatch 2 gives away a brand-new Legendary skin for free via a simple Discord Quest that players can complete without even booting up the game.

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Overwatch 2 Mid-Season 15 Twitch Drops Now Available

Overwatch 2 celebrates the launch of its mid-Season 15 patch and the second LE SSERAFIM collaboration with a new batch of Twitch Drops.

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Overwatch 2 Releases New Update for March 2025

Overwatch 2 releases a big update to mark the halfway point of Season 15, featuring Perk adjustments, the second LE SSERAFIM collaboration, and more.

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Overwatch 2 Has a New Associate Director

A big promotion within Team 4 gives Overwatch 2 a new associate director with an impressive resume of game development for Blizzard Entertainment.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals When You Can Play Freja

Freja may not be coming until Season 16, but Overwatch 2 reveals when players can take the bounty-hunting damage hero for a spin ahead of her release.

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Heroes of the Storm Reveals Huge March 2025 Balance Update

Heroes of the Storm rolls out its second major update of 2025, featuring hero balance adjustments, bug fixes, and changes to the Draft game mode.

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Overwatch 2 Perk Makes Junker Queen Virtually Invincible

An unexpected interaction with one of Junker Queen's Perks in Overwatch 2 Season 15 makes the Australian brawler tank extremely hard to take down.

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