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.

Blizzard will provide players balance notes ahead of the Overwatch 2 beta going live.
Overwatch 2 Dev Discusses Balancing Plans For Sojourn and Other Characters Ahead of PvP Beta

Blizzard's Jon Spector says the studio will provide fans a balance outline for Sojourn, Orisa, and Doomfist ahead of the April 26 beta.

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Awesome Overwatch Clip Sees Zenyatta Player Blocking Five Ultimates at Once

In an amazing Play of the Game in Overwatch, a Zenyatta player is able to protect his teammates from five ultimate abilities.

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Overwatch 2 is Officially Turning Doomfist Into a Tank

Blizzard confirms the rumors that Overwatch 2 damage hero Doomfist is going to be reworked into a tank for the upcoming sequel.

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Overwatch 2 Leaving Out Console Players is a Huge Mistake

Overwatch 2’s first playtest is kicking off next month, but the decision to keep it exclusive to PC is disappointing for a number of reasons.

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Leaked Overwatch 2 Hero Select Screen Shows Potential Soldier 76 Redesign

A screenshot from the Overwatch 2 Alpha Hero Select screen seems to show off a surprising element of Soldier: 76's redesign.

Overwatch League Reveals New Legendary Zhulong Sombra Skin
Overwatch League Reveals New Legendary Zhulong Sombra Skin

Blizzard reveals the Legendary Zhulong Sombra skin, which was designed for the Shanghai Dragons, the Overwatch League champions in 2021.

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How Will Overwatch 2's Changes Affect the First Overwatch?

Overwatch 2 is bringing several significant changes to PvP, but its place as a sequel is perplexing because of its connection to the first game.

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Overwatch 2 Fans Believe They Spotted a New Hero on The Colosseo Map

With Overwatch 2’s private Alpha launching, plenty are discussing the game again, and fans seem to have found a hero tease in the Colosseo map.

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Overwatch League Details Shift to Overwatch 2 for Season 5

Blizzard details its early plans for the Overwatch League's fifth season, confirming a shift to an early version of Overwatch 2.

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