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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GameStop Orders Employees to Destroy Copies of Overwatch 1

A GameStop employee receives orders that tell her to destroy copies of the first Overwatch game on PS4 and Xbox One.

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Overwatch 2 is Being Review Bombed

Overwatch 2 gets flooded with negative reviews from frustrated fans due to a variety of issues, including long queues and server problems.

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Overwatch 2 Removing Phone Number Requirement for Some Players

Blizzard announces that certain Overwatch 2 players won't be forced to use the onboard SMS Protect security service to play the game.

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Blizzard Provides Update on Ongoing Overwatch 2 Issues

Blizzard Entertainment releases a lengthy forum post listing all of the known issues with Overwatch 2 and addresses how it's fixing them.

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Overwatch 2 Glitch Makes Characters Bald

A hilarious graphical glitch causes one of the new Overwatch 2 heroes to lose their hair, and this bug seemingly extends to the rest of the cast too.

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Overwatch 2 Fans Are Not Happy With the Updated Character Bios

Passionate players of Overwatch 2 express their frustration at the way with which Blizzard has treated the game's heroes.

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Overwatch 2: The Biggest Changes from OW1

Overwatch 2 has officially been released, and while similar to its predecessor, it has several changes that alter its overall gameplay.

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Overwatch 2 Players Are Not Happy About Legendary Skin Prices and Weekly Challenge Rewards

Overwatch 2 players are shocked to see just how long it will take them to earn enough Overwatch Coins to unlock a single legendary skin.

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Overwatch 2: How to Get Overwatch Coins

This guide details how to get Overwatch Coins, a currency in Overwatch 2 that is used to buy skins, the Premium Battle Pass, and more.