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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The launch of Overwatch 2's closed beta saw an astonishing increase in Twitch viewership, but it has all but disappeared since.

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A new survey suggests that Blizzard may be considering a major gameplay change when it comes to Overwatch 2.

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Blizzard Addresses Overwatch 2 Support Complaints

Blizzard is reportedly looking into the strength of Overwatch 2's support heroes due to fan complaints saying that it doesn't feel good to play them.

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Entertaining Overwatch Clip Shows How Even a Bad Mercy Rez Can Turn Out Well

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For players tired of being hit by Cassidy’s High Noon, a Soldier 76 player finds a perfect way to dodge this Ultimate ability in Overwatch 2.

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Overwatch 2 Clip Shows Genji Deflecting Bastion’s New Ultimate

While playing the Overwatch 2 beta, a player discovers that Bastion’s new Artillery Strike Ultimate can be deflected by Genji.

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Overwatch 2 Hackers Already Ruining Games in the Beta

With the Overwatch 2 beta finally kicking off, players already see a rise in cheating and hacking ruining matches with aimbotting and wallhacks.