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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

WHERE TO PLAY

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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 Fans Aren't Happy About Spotlight Twitch Partners

Overwatch 2 fans voice their complaints about some of the Twitch streamers Blizzard selected to participate in the upcoming Spotlight event.

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Overwatch 2 Keeping a Popular Cosmetic Unlock in Season 15

Overwatch 2 reverses its decision to vault a popular cosmetic in Season 15, giving players the chance to unlock it in the game indefinitely.

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Overwatch 2 Season 15 Making Big Change to Comp

Blizzard confirms that it is making a big change to Overwatch 2's Competitive Play mode with the arrival of Season 15.

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Overwatch 2 Players Left Frustrated Over Premium Skin Controversy

Overwatch 2 players voice their frustrations at the game after a controversial move involving one of its premium character skins.

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February 12 is Going to Be a Big Day for Overwatch 2

Thanks to a recent announcement by Blizzard, Overwatch 2 fans need to make sure that they circle February 12 on their calendars.

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Heroes of the Storm Gets First Update of 2025

Heroes of the Storm rolls out its first major update for 2025, including some new balance updates, bug fixes, and the return of a popular game mode.

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Overwatch 2 Answers a Nine-Year-Old Mystery

After almost 10 years, Overwatch 2 finally reveals the shocking truth behind one of the oldest mysteries in the history of Future Earth.

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Overwatch 2 Fans Think Blizzard is Teasing the Game's Next Hero

Overwatch 2 fans notice a well-hidden Easter egg that Blizzard might have left as a teaser as to who the 43rd hero coming in Season 16 might be.

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Overwatch 2 Season 14 Mythic Weapon Skin for Ashe Available Now

Lead Rose, the new Mythic weapon skin for Ashe in Overwatch 2 Season 14, is available for purchase, featuring multiple tiers of unlockable effects.

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Overwatch 2 Mid-Season 14 Twitch Drops Available Now

Overwatch 2 celebrates the launch of its mid-Season 14 update with some free cosmetics players can get simply by watching streamers on Twitch.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals Mid-Season 14 Update Patch Notes

Overwatch 2's mid-Season 14 patch brings back Overwatch: Classic, the second 6v6 experiment, holiday game modes, class balance, and more.

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Overwatch 2 Adding New Mythic Weapon for Ashe Very Soon

The Overwatch 2 team confirms that fans won't have to wait long before they can get their hands on Ashe's Mythic Lead Rose weapon skin.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals New China-Exclusive Events

Overwatch 2 reveals some new events to celebrate its return to China, along with some potential teasers for what could be coming in Season 15.

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Overwatch 2 Extends 6v6 Playtest

Overwatch 2's limited-time 6v6 game mode gets extended thanks to its massive popularity after returning in the game's latest season.

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Heroes of the Storm Bringing Back Popular Game Mode

The latest Public Test Realm patch for Heroes of the Storm revives a popular game mode that hasn't been seen in the MOBA for nearly five years.

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Overwatch 2 Finally Returning to China

After over two years since the fallout between Blizzard and NetEase, Overwatch 2 finally announces the imminent return of the sequel shooter to China.

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Overwatch 2 Fan Has Interesting Suggestion to Improve Push Maps

An Overwatch 2 fan shares a clever and controversial change to the Push game mode that could make the tug-of-war game mode much different.

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Overwatch 2 6v6 Role Queue Times Are Proving to Be a Problem

Overwatch 2 runs into a classic conundrum during its 6v6 tests, with players suffering from long queue times while hoping to play certain roles.

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Neat Overwatch 2 x Avatar Skin Concept Highlights Big Missed Opportunity

A fan-made Overwatch 2 skin concept reveals a big way the game's Avatar: The Last Airbender collaboration could have been even better.

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New Overwatch 2 Twitch Drops Are Available Now

Overwatch 2 celebrates the holidays with a massive pack of free cosmetics players can earn simply by watching their favorite Twitch streamers.

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