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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 Buffs Roadhog and More in PTR Update

Blizzard reveals the patch notes for the next PTR update in Overwatch, which will include buffs for Roadhog and the addition of the new Deathmatch modes.

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Overwatch: Mercy Summer Games Skin Leaks

An image of a supposed new Mercy Summer skin leaks a day prior to the launch of the Overwatch Summer Games 2017 event, hinting at an ancient Greek theme this time around.

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Overwatch: Orisa Buff May Be on the Way

Relative newcomer Orisa may not be the most popular character in Overwatch, but Blizzard is hoping to increase her viability by buffing her attacks and abilities.

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Overwatch Summer Games 2017 Start Date Confirmed

Jeff Kaplan drops all of the details regarding Overwatch's Summer Games 2017 event, including the new Copa Lucioball ranked arcade mode and Legendary skins.

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Heroes of the Storm PTR Gives Characters Mustaches

A load of Heroes of the Storm's characters have a cosmetic item appearing on their face: mustaches. It's not clear whether this is intentional or a brilliant mistake.

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Is Lucioball Returning to Overwatch?

Reddit users discovered the stealth addition of three achievements to the Xbox One version of Overwatch, which seem to hint at the return of last year's Summer Games mode, Lucioball.

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Did Overwatch's Next New Hero Leak Already?

New information and concept art pertaining to Overwatch's supposed new hero has been leaked, though fans are skeptical over the authenticity of the leaks.

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Blizzard Explains Overwatch Respawn Changes

Due to the confusion surrounding the latest adjustments to respawn timing in Overwatch, Blizzard reaches through the community forums to explain the change.

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Overwatch's Penalty System Knows When Players Abandon the Game

Blizzard's game director Jeff Kaplan confirms that the developer 'definitely knows' when Overwatch players select the Leave Game button in the team-based shooter.

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How Overwatch Balances for Pros and New Players Alike

Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan explains how Blizzard takes careful consideration into balancing the team-based shooter when introducing new characters and maps.

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Here's Why Overwatch PTR Doesn't Offer More Rewards

Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan explains why the game's PTR doesn't offer more incentives for playing, responding to complains about the test server.

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Overwatch Datamine Teases Doomfist Brawl Mode

A datamined music file leads Overwatch fans to believe that a new Brawl is in store for the Summer Games 2017 event, and will replace the popular Lucioball mode.

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Overwatch: Why Doomfist isn't Voiced by Terry Crews

Doomfist may not have been voiced by Terry Crews in the end, but Senior Designer Michael Chu explains that Blizzard has its reasons for going in a different direction.

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Overwatch: Upcoming Zarya Comic Leaked at SDCC

Fresh off the floor at San Diego Comic Con, a new image seems to reveal that Blizzard's next Overwatch comic will feature the Russian body-builder, Zarya.

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MLB Battles Blizzard on Overwatch League Logo

The MLB enters a trademark dispute with Blizzard over the Overwatch League logo, arguing that the logo is too similar to its own and could potentially confuse fans.

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Overwatch: Doomfist Leaves PTR and Joins Game Next Week

The video game publisher and developer Blizzard officially announces Doomfist's departure from Overwatch's Public Test Region to join the game next week.

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Overwatch: Terry Crews Teases Potential Role in the Future

Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor and video game enthusiast Terry Crews teases a potential role sometime in the future for Blizzard's team-based shooter, Overwatch.

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Overwatch Nerfs Doomfist Abilities, Buffs Attacking Heroes, and More

Blizzard unveils a series of balance changes for Doomfist, McCree, Reaper, and Zarya on the Overwatch PTR, as well as looking into reported issues with Reinhardt.

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Blizzard Announces First Seven Overwatch League Teams and Owners

Blizzard announces the first seven teams set to make up its first season of Overwatch League along with many big name owners representing each of the various cities.

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Overwatch Player Busts Doomfist Myths

A popular Overwatch player busts several myths about new character Doomfist, including whether Meteor Strike makes him invulnerable to enemy attacks.