Overwatch 2

Overview

Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play multiplayer first-person hero-shooter developed and digitally published by Blizzard for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC on October 4, 2022.

A free-to-play sequel to the 2016 game Overwatch, Overwatch 2 brings most of the content from the original while revamping both the monetization system (replacing loot boxes with a free-to-play seasonal pass system) and multiplayer gameplay (focusing on 5v5 gameplay, rebalanced classes, a ping system, and new game modes).

The game was originally planned to focus on a new story-based co-operative PVE mode (with persistent leveling and unlockable Hero perks), but this was later scrapped.

The PC version was later released on Steam on August 10, 2023, making it Blizzard's first game released for the platform.