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 Players Are Unhappy With 'Underwhelming' Pride Month Event

Many players slam Overwatch 2's Pride Month event for the lack of content, saying that they can't overstate how 'underwhelming' it feels.

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Overwatch 2's Free Pride Content is a Much-Needed Win for the Game

Though Overwatch 2 has a reputation for not offering enough free cosmetics, Blizzard has done an excellent job with the game’s Pride event.

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Overwatch 2 is Taking the Right Steps for LGBTQ+ Rights

With more of its characters recently confirmed to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, Overwatch 2 is affirming its support of LGBTQ+ rights.

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Overwatch 2's Next Collaboration is Already Better Than One-Punch Man in a Key Way

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Brutal Reaper Fail Makes Overwatch 2 Player Uninstall The Game

One tragic Overwatch 2 clip demonstrates the danger of premature celebration, and leads one Reaper player to uninstall the game completely.

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Overwatch 2's Most Promising Upcoming Feature Comes Straight From Jedi: Survivor

Blizzard is bringing a long-awaited feature to its hero shooter Overwatch 2 in Season 6 that games like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor use perfectly.

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The Most Important Part of Overwatch 2's PvE Mode Survived Being Scrapped

Overwatch 2's co-op PvE mode may be canceled, but its most important element will be repurposed for future content, according to developers.

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Overwatch 2 Still Getting Co-Op Story Missions Even Though Hero Mode is Canceled

Blizzard confirms that Overwatch 2 is still getting co-op missions that will tell a linear story even though Hero Mode is canceled.

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Overwatch 2's Next Animated Short Can Change the Narrative Around Sojourn

With Blizzard announcing a new cinematic short coming in Overwatch 2 Season 5, there's good reason to believe that it'll focus on Sojourn's backstory.

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