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Overwatch 2's long-awaited 6v6 tests start in December
Blizzard has revealed some details for its tests of six-player teams in Overwatch 2. When the transition from the original game took place just over two years ago, Blizzard switched to a 5v5 format.
Kris Holt10.24.2024Overwatch 2 may test a return to six-player teams
Two years after switching to five-player teams in Overwatch 2, Blizzard says it has heard the fans and is willing to test a return to a 6v6 format.
Kris Holt07.25.2024You can try new Overwatch 2 support hero Juno this weekend
Overwatch 2 fans can check out the game's latest hero, Juno, for a trial weekend that starts on July 19. She's a support hero who hails from Mars.
Kris Holt07.18.2024Blizzard shows off Overwatch 2 Transformers skins in animated trailer
Blizzard and Hasbro released an animated trailer showing off the Transformers skins that are coming to Overwatch 2.
Cristina Alexander07.08.2024Blizzard takes aim at Overwatch 2 console cheaters
Blizzard is targeting Overwatch 2 cheaters who use a keyboard and mouse on consoles to gain an advantage over controller users.
Kris Holt04.18.2024Overwatch 2 introduces harsher punishments for players who leave mid-match
Leaving 10 out of 20 competitive games will get you banned for the rest of the season.
Mariella Moon04.10.2024Overwatch 2 players won't have to pay or grind through a battle pass to unlock new heroes
Blizzard just announced some major changes to Overwatch 2 that should please players. Starting with season 10, new heroes will automatically unlock upon launch.
Lawrence Bonk03.19.2024Blizzard partners with ESL for an open Overwatch 2 esports circuit
After the death of the Overwatch League, Overwatch esports will have a more open format starting in 2024. Teams from North America, Europe, Middle East, North Africa and Asia can compete to take part in two global Overwatch Champions Series tournaments.
Kris Holt01.23.2024Overwatch 2 players say that frame rate drops are making the game 'unplayable' on PS5
Some Overwatch 2 players say the game is 'unplayable' due to severe frame rate drops after season eight went live on Tuesday. Blizzard is looking into 'reports of performance issues for some platforms.'
Kris Holt12.06.2023You can try new Overwatch 2 hero Mauga this weekend
Blizzard revealed the next Overwatch 2 hero, Mauga, at BlizzCon. The new tanks is playable this weekend before his official arrival in December.
Kris Holt11.03.2023Activision Blizzard lays off around 50 esports staff amid a potential Overwatch League overhaul
Activision Blizzard has laid off around 50 employees from its esports division. The company is also preparing for some potentially huge changes to the Overwatch League, which spell an end for its city-based franchise format.
Kris Holt07.19.2023An Overwatch anime miniseries will debut on July 6th
Blizzard is finally starting to bring together the strands of the Overwatch narrative. To help with that, an anime miniseries that ties into Overwatch 2 will premiere on July 6th.
Kris Holt06.30.2023Overwatch 2's story missions and new PvP mode will land on August 10th
Blizzard has revealed more details about Overwatch 2's co-op missions, which will start arriving in August, as well as a new PvP mode.
Kris Holt06.11.2023‘Overwatch 2’ director explains why hero missions were canceled
When Blizzard announced earlier this week that it had canceled Overwatch 2’s hero missions, a central part of its player vs. environment (PvE) story mode, fans were none too pleased. So director Aaron Keller published a blog post today to ease the concerns and offer more transparency about the development team’s “incredibly difficult decision.”
Will Shanklin05.19.2023Overwatch 2's long-awaited co-op story missions will go live in August
Blizzard will finally add permanent co-op missions to Overwatch 2 in August, but the studio has dialed back its PvE ambitions.
Kris Holt05.16.2023Overwatch's new support hero, Lifeweaver, arrives on April 11th
You'll be able to play the new character for free for a limited time.
Sean Buckley04.04.2023Overwatch 2's third season will let you turn Doomfist into One-Punch Man
Season three of Overwatch 2 will offer the franchise's first crossover skin and an online dating sim for players to complete.
Igor Bonifacic02.06.2023‘Overwatch 2’ will punish players who regularly team up with cheaters
When Overwatch 2's next season starts, Blizzard will start suspending players who willingly group with known cheaters.
Igor Bonifacic02.01.2023Blizzard is making it easier to unlock new 'Overwatch 2' heroes
You'll need to reach level 45 of the free battle pass to unlock new hero Ramattra, rather than level 55.
Kris Holt12.05.2022Overwatch 2's season two trailer teases a new game mode and the latest map
A new tank will be available in Overwatch 2 starting on December 6th.
Kris Holt11.29.2022