Overwatch 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the 2016 smash hit Overwatch. The FPS game from Activision Blizzard took the world by storm and revived the hero shooter genre. Now, the devs are looking to once again capture the hearts and minds of gamers when Overwatch 2 hits shelves. Here is everything we know about the game so far.
What is Overwatch 2?
Overwatch 2 is a hero shooter and a direct sequel to the first game, Overwatch. The game will feature alarge cast of playable heroesfor you to choose from, with even more coming in the future. Working in a team of other heroes, you will try and winmultiplayermatches by completing objectives across various game modes. The multiplayer component will be totallyfree to play. It will also feature a sort ofstory mode, where you can complete missions by yourself or with a few friends. This story mode willrequire you to purchase the game.
When does Overwatch 2 begin early access?
As revealed in the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022, Overwatch 2 enters Early Access for PC and consoles onOct. 4, 2022. That means that before the end of the year, you’re able to find yourself in the shoes of your favorite hero. At this time, there is no official release date for the game, but we expect it not to be too far off from the early access date.
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What platforms will Overwatch 2 be playable on?
Overwatch is known for the various platforms it is playable on. Luckily, OVerwatch 2 will be playable on all of the same platforms it is playable on now. That means you can play Overwatch 2 onPC,Xbox consoles,PlayStation consoles, andNintendo Switch. This leaves you with plenty of options, and the game’s cross-play function means that you don’t have to sacrifice playing on your favorite platform just to play with your friends.
How does Overwatch 2’s live-service model work?
As revealed by devs in theOverwatch 2 reveal eventon June 16, 2025, the game will be a free-to-play,always-on live-service experience. Game Director Aaron Keller explains that the development team has crafteda seasonal modelfor the game that ensures players are always receiving game updates and new contentevery nine weeks. So far, short-term plans for Season One and Season Two, as well as long-term goals for 2023 and future seasons, have been laid out by Blizzard.
You can see the currently laid out roadmap in the image above. Basically, players will be getting new content each season, such as a new hero, new skins, or new maps. Looking ahead into 2023, players can see the launch of the PvE story mode, where seasonal content drops will add more stories to the ever-expanding world of Overwatch.
What to expect from Overwatch 2’s PvE mode?
PvE main goal in Overwatch 2 is to bring muchmore of the storyof Overwatch to players. It has long been one of the most intriguing parts of the game, and a PvE mode allows the devs to feed you that story content in a satisfying way.Null Sector has made a return, and they are here for vengeance. Veteran Overwatch members will be joined by the young heroes, and some of the stories will go into how they work together and the chemistry that is formed. We will also get adeeper look into certain characters' history, such as Torbjörns home turf and his factory.
The mode itself is comprised of story-driven missions that can becompleted either alone or co-op. They will be similar in style to the PvE missions we experienced in Overwatch 1. However, the gameplay and story content will go much deeper.
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All changes coming with the launch of Overwatch 2
Here is everything that will be changing with the launch of Overwatch 2:
Activision Blizzard will be providing more information on new content and other changes coming to Overwatch 2 leading up to its release. We will bring you all the news and updates about the game as soon as we know them.
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