Overwatch

Overwatch is an online first-person shooter in which multiple players form teams and meet different objectives, depending on the game mode. The game's huge roster of heroes all have different abilities and playstyles, though success depends heavily on teamwork between players. The game has been listed as one of the greatest of all time and has one of the largest esports scenes in the world.

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First-Person Shooter
Released
May 24, 2016
ESRB
T for Teen: Blood, Use of Tobacco, Violence (online interactions not rated)
Developer(s)
Blizzard
Publisher(s)
Blizzard
Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

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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Overwatch 2 Might Add Hero Banning in the Future

Overwatch 2 is internally testing some major overhauls to how hero swapping works, including a potential system to ban certain characters from play.

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New Overwatch 2 Mercy Skin Was Teased Almost 2 Years Ago

Players point out a new Overwatch 2 Mercy skin was teased almost 2 years ago, leading to speculation about other potential skins.

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Overwatch 2's Mauga is Missing an Important Feature All Other Heroes Have

For an unknown reason, Mauga is missing a key cosmetic type in Overwatch 2, and fans are noticeably frustrated by its absence.

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Overwatch 2 Adds New Way to Get Some Exclusive Skins

Overwatch 2 adds a new way to get premium skins from Season 8, as well as some popular skins that haven't been seen in the game for months.

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Overwatch 2 Players Aren’t Happy About Brigitte Nerf

Overwatch 2 players aren't happy that Blizzard is planning on nerfing Support hero Brigitte in a future update for the game.

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5 Heroes Who Should Get Skins in Overwatch 2's Mirror Universe Battle Pass

Overwatch 2 is set to flip the alignment of its heroes with an upcoming battle pass, and a few characters would be especially fun to see altered.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals Season 8 Mythic Skin For Orisa

Overwatch 2 unveils Orisa's new Mythic skin, which will become available as the grand prize of Season 8's battle pass next month. 

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Overwatch 2 Player Reveals Idea to Bring Classic 6v6 Format to the Game

Overwatch 2 fans haven't forgotten the series' classic 6v6 format, as fans continue to think of interesting new ways to implement the classic mode.

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Overwatch 2 Player Turns D.Va Fail Into a Hilarious Quad Kill

A viral Overwatch 2 clip surfaces, showcasing how one player somehow managed to turn a whiffed D.Va ultimate into a quad kill.