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First-Person Shooter
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 96%
Released
May 24, 2016
ESRB
T for Teen: Blood, Use of Tobacco, Violence (online interactions not rated)
Developer(s)
Blizzard
Publisher(s)
Blizzard

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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.

Genre(s)
First-Person Shooter
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Overwatch 2 Anime Episode 2 Explains How the Omnic Crisis Happened

The latest episode of the Overwatch 2 anime series explains how exactly the Omnic Crisis happened and why Overwatch was formed.

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Overwatch 2 Update Secretly Gives Symmetra a Massive Buff

Recent Overwatch 2 patch notes reveal a significant change to Symmetra, but an even bigger upgrade for the character isn't even mentioned.

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Some Overwatch 2 Maps Are Foreshadowing Upcoming PvE Content

Some Overwatch 2 maps have seen some tweaks since the latest patch, now including a sinister presence that hints at some of the upcoming PvE missions.

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Hilarious Overwatch 2 Clip Sees Doomfist’s Empowered Punch Backfire

An unfortunate Overwatch 2 clip shows a Doomfist player being robbed of a triple kill when their Rocket Punch does a little too much knockback.

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Overwatch 2 Dev Teases Possible Return of Classic OW1 Map With a New Twist

Overwatch 2 executive producer Jared Neuss teases the eventual return of a reworked classic and fan favorite map from the original game.

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Overwatch 2 Dev Gives Update on When a Sombra Rework Could Be Coming

Overwatch 2 executive producer Jared Neuss gives a timeframe on when players can expect a rework of the slippery hacker DPS hero.

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Overwatch 2 Dev Reveals Disappointing News About the Launch of Flashpoint Mode

The upcoming game mode for Overwatch 2 known as Flashpoint was only recently revealed, though Blizzard already has some bad news for fans.

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Overwatch 2 Will Not Be Getting Any More PvE Missions Until 2024

Overwatch 2 fans are looking forward to the first batch of PvE missions in August, but they will seemingly be waiting several months for the next set.

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Overwatch 2 Exploit Reveals Just How Large the Oasis Map Actually Is

A recently found map exploit in Overwatch 2 reveals how massive Oasis actually is, letting players leave the play space to see the full region.

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Some Overwatch 2 Fans Think They've Figured Out the New Hero's Name

After an Overwatch 2 live stream event, some detail-oriented fans believe they have figured out the identity of the newest Support hero.

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Overwatch 2 is Giving Away a Free Legendary Tracer Skin for a Limited Time

Fans of Overwatch 2 can start preparing for the Summer Games with a free Legendary Tracer skin, but it's available for a limited time only.

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Overwatch 2: Invasion Game Modes and Systems Revealed

Overwatch 2 shows off some of the new features coming in Season 6, including PvE, Hero Mastery, a new progression system, and the Flashpoint mode.

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Overwatch 2 Ult Changes Could Be on the Way

In a development blog, Overwatch 2 hints that there could be some big changes made to how heroes generate their ultimate abilities in the future.

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Overwatch 2 Player Captures Hilarious Horror Movie Moment

A hilarious and perfectly-cut clip from Overwatch 2 shows why many support players should never let their guard down, even when all seems quiet.

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Overwatch 2 Has Delayed Hero Mastery Mode

According to the developers, Overwatch 2's Hero Mastery mode has been delayed until the Season 6 mid-season update for quality assurance reasons.

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Overwatch 2 Shares Better Look at New Support Hero

An official Overwatch 2 account draws attention to a piece of fan art meant to provide a clearer view of Season 6’s upcoming Support hero.

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Overwatch 2 Adding Ocean Goddess Skin for Sojourn

As a part of its crowdfunding for the World Cup prize pool, Overwatch 2 reveals a look at an upcoming skin for Sojourn.

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Overwatch 2 Releases Season 5 Update

Overwatch 2's fantasy-inspired Season 5 update is live, with updates to heroes and maps, a return of the On Fire system, and a Battle Pass refresh.

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Overwatch 2 Is Making Players Pay to Keep Story Missions [UPDATED]

In a controversial move, Blizzard confirms that Overwatch 2 players will have to pay if they want to keep access to the game's story missions.

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Overwatch 2 Season 5 Making Changes to Mei and Cassidy

Overwatch 2 Season 5 is making some big changes to popular characters like Damage heroes Mei and Cassidy.