Overwatch 2

The Steam Awards 2023 shortlist has been revealed - here's what Steam players think are 2023's best games

Steamed up.

Overwatch 2 players keep getting frozen in place on Colosseo

"It must be a fairly common issue."

Overwatch 2's 39th hero is double chaingun wielding tank Mauga

Getting limited-time trial this weekend.

Blizzard reveals next weekend's full BlizzCon 2023 broadcast schedule

"What's next" for WoW, Hearthstone, more.

US union praises Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal closure

CWA says Xbox ownership a "new day" for staff.

Blizzard feels hellish heat as fans complain about Overwatch 2 Lilith skin locked behind hefty price tag

Slash and burn.

Overwatch 2 has banned 250,000+ cheaters since launch

"We're continuously refining our anti-cheat detections against cheating and botting."

Blizzard notes Overwatch 2's review bombs but insists players say it's "in the best state it's ever been"

"If we can’t turn back the clock, then what can we do? We can keep adding to and improving Overwatch 2."

Overwatch 2 is now Steam's "worst game of all time"

"Welcome to Steam, Blizzard. Here are all the honest reviews."

Overwatch 2's mysterious "Enigma" is John Cena

"Sometimes a face you can't see is just what the world needs."

Activision Blizzard lays off 50 employees from esports division

Despite record sales numbers thanks to Diablo 4.

Overwatch 2 comes to Steam next month, more Blizzard games on the way

"Gaming is no longer just for specific communities".

This new Overwatch animated mini-series, Genesis, debuts later this week

Genesis – Part One: Dawn, launches on YouTube on 6th July.

Blizzard selling Overwatch 2 story missions for $15

Not quidding.

Blizzard confirms sexuality of two Overwatch characters for Pride Month

"There is power in ensuring we all feel welcome."

Blizzard hops on controversial AI train with concept art tool

"We are on the brink of a major evolution."

BlizzCon returns this November for its first in-person event since 2019

More details to be revealed next month.

Overwatch 2's long-promised flagship PvE mode has been scrapped

UPDATE: But other PvE elements still coming, Blizzard says.

Blizzard hits back at NetEase amid lawsuit reports

"This persistent campaign is disappointing and puzzling."

Blizzard calls on Overwatch 2 players to stop putting their teammates down

"Our data shows that players rarely win when they start to attack their teammates."

Activision settles US Justice Department lawsuit over esports salary caps

"We have always believed [it] was lawful."

Lifeweaver, Overwatch 2's new pansexual hero, leaks ahead of official reveal

Flower Ranger.

The best gaming jokes from April Fool's Day

Death by laughter.

Overwatch 2's vice president, Jon Spector, is leaving Blizzard

"There are so many exciting things coming that I can't wait to see as a player."

Overwatch 2 making big bucks for Activision Blizzard

World of Warcraft: Dragonflight sales down on previous expansion.

Overwatch 2 adds dating sim for season three

Have Mercy on Mei.

Blizzard admits Overwatch 2's new Ranked mode "suffered from poor comprehension"

"We will be implementing changes in S3 and quite a few more in S4."

Overwatch 2's Battle for Olympus time-limited mode is now live

Wonders never Greece.

Microsoft admits unconstitutional FTC lawsuit claim was a mistake

"[We] should have dropped these defences before we filed."

Blizzard reveals Overwatch 2 Season 2 content

New hero! New map! New game mode!

Overwatch 2 adds audio transcription to PC chat to beat "disruptive behaviour"

Right now, though, it's a "limited rollout for PC players in select countries".

Blizzard planning significant Overwatch 2 changes, particularly to Support heroes and Battle Pass

Mei day!

Activision Blizzard eases SMS verification requirements for Call of Duty and Overwatch

Over and out.

Mei temporarily disabled in Overwatch 2 for two weeks

UPDATE: ... and two days due to "critical issue".

Overwatch 2 had 35m players in first month

Free-to-play model has "driven community engagement".

Overwatch 2's new hero Ramattra drops next month

"The leader is on a mission to create a better world… no matter what it takes."

Overwatch 2 wants your views on its store and microtransactions

"I really hope this is a first step towards change."

Blizzard insists it's "working to improve" Overwatch 2 moderation

Amid "sexual harassment simulator" custom game backlash

Overwatch 2 players have spotted a problem with Lucio's Snow Fox skin

"It gives you a positional disadvantage at all times."

Retailers are still selling physical copies of Overwatch even though it no longer exists

"What happens to people who buy this not knowing?"

Blizzard saving Overwatch 2 balance changes for Season 2

No wrecking balls just yet.

As the dust settles on Overwatch 2's disastrous launch, Blizzard promises double XP weekends, free skin

"Let's try that again."

Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs

Mei Mei.

Overwatch 2's "auto-purchase" bug has been fixed but Blizzard still won't issue refunds

"All those unlocks are meant to be final."

Learn more about Overwatch 2's Kiriko with this charming new animated short

"Discover the two sides of Kiriko, the loving daughter and the deadly protector."

Blizzard apologises, still working on Overwatch 2 launch woes

Updates fans on queues and crashes.

Blizzard backtracks on Overwatch 2 SMS verification for legacy players

We're all soldiers now.

Blizzard says Overwatch 2 servers experiencing "mass DDoS attack"

UPDATE: Team working through night to combat second attack.

This is the moment Overwatch 1 died forever

Servers now offline.

Players say goodbye to Overwatch

See you on the other side.

Overwatch 2 asks new players to unlock characters over 100 matches

Retracer your steps.

The last day of Overwatch 1 will be 2nd October, Blizzard confirms

Mercy.

Overwatch 2 heroes will be available on the free track of the Battle Pass

As new character Kiriko leaks.

Blizzard details Overwatch account merging ahead of cross-progression launch

Arriving alongside sequel this October.

Blizzard responds to fan outcry after Overwatch 2 microtransaction debacle

It's "not indicative of final pricing".

Overwatch 2 won't have another public beta

Full release expected in two months' time.

Overwatch 2 beta gets another mid-cycle patch

Tweaks hope to rebalance hero abilities, both old and new.

Overwatch 2 beta addresses Mercy nerf, even though her jump was "completely unintentional" in the first place

"We liked the idea of a bug turned into a feature."

Overwatch 2 beta reveals next-gen features and character nerfs

Blizzard giveth and taketh away.

Blizzard confirms Overwatch 2 will replace its predecessor

Over and out.

Overwatch currencies will be transferred into sequel

While unopened loot boxes will be opened automatically.

Overwatch 2 ditching lootboxes for seasonal battle pass and in-game store

And PvE will arrive next year.

Overwatch 2's second closed beta starts later this month

More details coming this Thursday.

Overwatch 2 launches as a free-to-play early access title in October

Junker Queen revealed.

Activision Blizzard staff criticise company's "dystopian" diversity tool

"I swear our own company tries so hard to slaughter any goodwill the actual devs who make the game have built."

Activision Blizzard stockholders vote in favour of Microsoft acquisition

But regulatory approval still required.

Blizzard celebrates Overwatch's highest day ever on Twitch

Shooting to the top.

New Overwatch 2 character Sojourn leaks in gameplay video

A railgun. She's got a railgun.

California governor accused of interfering to support Activision Blizzard in state discrimination lawsuit

Said to have "abruptly terminated" DFEH boss that fought to maintain agency independence.

Activision Blizzard faces fresh allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination in new lawsuit

Also accused of retaliation in response to complaints.

Overwatch 2 closed beta begins 26th April

Includes access to new maps, new hero, more.

Overwatch 2 closed beta launching next month, registrations now open

As Blizzard 'decouples' PvP and PvE modes.

Activision Blizzard being sued by family of employee who died by suicide

Sexual harassment said to be "significant factor".

Blizzard boss lays out plan to "rebuild trust"

"2021 was challenging for all of us."

Lego suspends release of Overwatch 2 set amid ongoing Activision Blizzard controversy

Is currently "reviewing partnership" with company.

Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 have been delayed

"Will benefit from more development time to reach...full potential."

Overwatch executive producer Chacko Sonny leaves Blizzard Entertainment

After five years with the company.

Blizzard will rename Overwatch's McCree amid lawsuit fallout

"In-game characters will no longer be named after real employees."

Overwatch 2 will have "some compromises" on Nintendo Switch

"Switch is a little more challenging than some, and we'll have to make some compromises there."

Overwatch cross-play now live

Boop.

Overwatch 2 PvP is 5v5, Bastion reworked "from the ground up"

Tanks alot.

Blizzard showing off Overwatch 2 PvP in two-hour livestream next week

Will include new maps and design chat.

Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan announces departure from Blizzard after 19 years

"It was truly the honour of a lifetime."

Overwatch 2 didn't get a release date at BlizzConline, but it did get fresh gameplay

Railgun! New character looks! Hero missions! More!

Blizzard reveals full event schedule for next week's digital BlizzCon

Two days and six channels of activities.

Don't expect Overwatch 2 or Diablo 4 in 2021

"Multiple mobile free-to-play Warcraft experiences" in advanced development.

Here's what's happening at this month's digital BlizzConline

Including first looks, developer Q&As, more.

Blizzard announces digital BlizzCon for February 2021

Aims to "channel the spirit" of real-world event.

Blizzard cancels this year's BlizzCon, online event likely early next year

Is "deeply disappointed about this decision".

Activision's deal with YouTube is reportedly valued at $160m - almost doubling its prior deal with Twitch

The agreement is thought to have included "significant incentive clauses for ad sales and viewership targets".

British inventor creates working version of Junkrat's RIP-Tire from Overwatch

Ready to roll.

Overwatch short story gives glimpse at Mercy's life ahead of sequel

Plus a tease for a potential new skin.

Blizzard apology does not silence protestors at BlizzCon 2019

"It seems like they've forgotten their values."

Overwatch 2 officially announced at BlizzCon

And it's a full sequel.

Review | Overwatch 2 review - a brilliant teamplay experience in the grip of an existential crisis

Tracer of doubt.

Overwatch 2 tier list ranking and best Heroes in Season 2

Who are the best Heroes at launch?

How to complete Photozomb challenge in Overwatch 2

Say cheese and die!

How to complete Witch's Brew challenge in Overwatch 2

Where to find the hidden corner of Adlersbrunn.

How to complete Ominous Portent challenge in Overwatch 2

Get ready for a jump scare.

How to complete Lantern Lit challenge in Overwatch 2

Can't get to Hunter's Dream, though.

Overwatch 2 MIT scoreboard stat explained

Including why a high MIT is important.

Overwatch 2 Competitive explained, including how to unlock Competitive, rank up, and get Competitive Points

How the Competitive system works in Overwatch 2.

How to unlock heroes in Overwatch 2

How to expand your roster.

Overwatch 2 Season 1 Battle Pass skins list, how to unlock Kiriko and Mythic skin Cyber Demon

The biggest rewards from Overwatch 2's first Battle Pass.

Overwatch 2 release time, and when Overwatch 1 is shutting down

When to say farewell to the original Overwatch - and hello to its sequel.

Overwatch 2 beta release time, end date, and how to sign up for Overwatch 2 beta

How to get beta access to Overwatch 2 on consoles and PC.

Overwatch 2 beta Twitch drops times, streamer list, sign up access and end date explained

How to get beta access via Twitch today - and via sign ups in the coming weeks.

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Rogue likes.

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Feature | So far, Overwatch 2 is a clever but underwhelming free-to-play compromise

Blizzness-minded

Feature | How the Overwatch 2 battle pass works, and everything you need to know about it

Mei I?

Feature | Can the fundamental trouble with esports ever be properly solved?

No time to explain - Hit Points returns to Eurogamer.

Feature | Overwatch 2's Sojourn is great and its hero reworks are transformational

Orisan to go back?

Feature | Farewell Jeff from the Overwatch team

A Sombra occasion.

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"There are no limits" co-founder Marc Merrill tells us, as a new world order emerges.

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In an orderly Q.

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Our world is worth fighting for.

Feature | Everything we learned about Overwatch 2 at this year's BlizzCon

Story missions, character talents, Overwatch 1 compatibility, hands-on and more.