Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player) (10 Player Online)
- Genre
- Release Date
Switch eShop
4th Oct 2022, Free
4th Oct 2022, Free
- Also Available On
- Series
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
- Addons / DLC
- Overwatch 2: Watchpoint Pack
Reviews
Review Overwatch 2 (Switch) - Solid F2P Shooting That Doesn't Yet Justify The '2'
You're powered up, get in there!
The recent release of Splatoon 3 spawned an interesting discussion over what justifies a sequel. Considering that Splatoon 2 is still playable on the Switch and maintains a healthy player base, its follow-up was viewed by some as an unnecessary iteration that failed to meaningfully innovate. Blizzard’s recent...
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Guide Most Addictive Nintendo Switch Games
Just one more
Updated with Balatro. Enjoy (responsibly)! Video games. They can transport you to other worlds, put you in someone else's shoes, and artfully illuminate and educate while engaging your grey matter with entertainment of astonishing variety. There's no end to the incredible, life-affirming experiences on offer: from thought-provoking,...
Guide Overwatch 2 Tips, Tricks, And Hints
Someone to overwatch me
Overwatch 2 is the follow-up to the enormously successful team-based first-person shooter. In fact, replaced its predecessor entirely when it launched at the start of October 2022, with the original Overwatch being taken offline. On this page you'll find links to our Overwatch 2 guides, covering character recommendations,...
Guide Overwatch 2: Tank Tier List
Not just sponges anymore
Picking the best Overwatch 2 tanks is tougher than ever now that the FPS game altered the role defenders play. In a game that now prioritizes speed and damage over defense, the quality of a tank depends on what they bring to the field aside from absorbing hits. In this guide, we'll take you through the best tank picks for...
Guide Overwatch 2: What's New?
All the major changes Blizzard made in Overwatch 2
While it might seem like the same FPS game as before on the surface, there are quite a few Overwatch 2 changes compared to the original Overwatch, especially when it comes to how battles unfold. Some behind-the-scenes changes also influence Overwatch 2’s structure, including the change to...
Guide Overwatch 2: DPS Tier List
Numbers go up
Picking the best Overwatch 2 DPS characters is a daunting task. Overwatch 2 presents nearly two dozen damage dealers to choose from, each with unique playstyles, strengths, and weaknesses, and while the game may have changed to suit DPS players over tanks, that doesn’t mean every damage dealer is viable. Some take much more work to...
Guide Overwatch 2: Best Characters For Beginners - How To Unlock More Heroes
If you're just diving into Overwatch, these heroes are your new best friends
The best Overwatch 2 heroes for beginners help ease you into Blizzard’s FPS game, whether you’re a total newcomer or only dabbled in the original Overwatch. While the full range of characters is blocked off for first-time Overwatch players, that’s not necessarily an...
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Overwatch 2 News
News Overwatch 2 Celebrates World Of Warcraft's 20th Anniversary With "Legendary Crossover Event"
Worlds collide next week
The PC gaming giant Blizzard has announced it will celebrate 20 years of its massive multiplayer online game World of Warcraft in its free-to-play hero shooter Overwatch 2 later this month. Players will be able to go on an epic ride in this "legendary crossover event" which features iconic characters from Azeroth. The event...
News Transformers Collab Announced For Blizzard's F2P Shooter Overwatch 2
Roll out today, squad
Blizzard's free-to-play hero shooter Overwatch 2 has announced it's teaming up with Transformers in a new collaboration.This new update, which is now available, will bring new skins, rewards and some "fan-favourite ways to play" as players join an epic battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. "Calling all TRANSFORMERS...
News Overwatch 2 Announces Collab With Legendary Anime 'Cowboy Bebop'
Get ready for the return of the space cowboy next week
Blizzard's free-to-play shooter Overwatch 2 hasn't exactly blown up like the original game but it has delivered some new ideas (and collabs). The latest one is another anime-inspired crossover and this time it adds new cosmetics based on the legendary '90s anime Cowboy Bebop. Yes, Spike...
News Overwatch 2 Reveals Brand New Tank Hero At BlizzCon 2023
"Limited-time free trial" available now
It's BlizzCon 2023 this weekend, and in addition to announcements for games like Diablo IV and World of Warcraft, Blizzard has unveiled a brand new tank hero for the free-to-play class-based shooter, Overwatch 2. This new character is a Samoan hero named Mauga (meaning "mountain" in Samoan) and is a dual...
News Blizzard Cancels Overwatch 2's Long-Awaited PvE Hero Mode
Update: Executive producer responds to community backlash
Update [Thu 18th May, 2023 03:05 BST]: Overwatch 2 executive producer Jared Neuss has now responded to the community backlash in a series of tweets, reiterating how the cancellation of the PvE Hero Mode wasn't an easy decision and was equally as difficult for the development team. A...
News Overwatch 2 Launches Its First Ever Anime Collab, Available In Season 3
Get a One Punch Man outfit for Doomfist
Update [Wed 8th Mar, 2023 04:25 GMT]: The One Punch Man Overwatch 2 collaboration is now officially live. This collection of cosmetics includes four cosplay hero skins inspired by Saitama (Doomfist), Genos (Genji), Tatsumaki (Kiriko) and a Muren Rider skin for Soldier 76 (obtainable by completing in-game...
News Overwatch 2 Launches Season Two With New Heroes, Maps, And Game Modes
Bang bang, shooty shooty
Activision-Blizzard has kicked off Season Two for Overwatch 2, launching new heroes, maps and game modes for the free-to-play FPS. The key addition here, of course, is the new Tank hero Ramattra, but we've also got the new Shambali map, a whole bunch of unlockable rewards via the Battle Pass, and even some festive events on...
News Overwatch 2 Previews Season 2 - New Tank Hero, New Events & Much More
Launching on December 6th
Following a troubled launch in October, Blizzard's team-based hero shooter Overwatch 2 has now almost made it to Season 2. The second season will be dropping on December 6 and comes with the new tank Ramattra, the new map 'Shambali Monastery map', a new Greek Mythology-themed event and a new round of balance changes...
News Overwatch 2 Reveals Gameplay Footage Of New Tank Hero
Coming December 6th
Update [Sun 27th Nov, 2022 02:55 GMT]: Blizzard has now released gameplay footage of Ramattra. He'll make his debut in Season 2 on December 6. Original article [Wed 23rd Nov, 2022 02:05 GMT]: If you're still playing Blizzard's free-to-play title Overwatch 2 on a regular basis, you might be interested to know there's a double...
News Blizzard Delays Overwatch 2 Mid-Season Update Due To "Critical Issue"
A last minute delay
Blizzard's new free-to-play hero shooter Overwatch 2 had all sorts of issues when it arrived on Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms last month, and unfortunately, it's still dealing with some problems. In the latest development, Blizzard has made the tough decision to delay a major mid-season cycle patch just hours...
About The Game
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. Team up with friends and dive into the reimagined PvP experience as a time-jumping freedom fighter, a beat-dropping battlefield DJ, or one of over 30 other unique heroes as you battle it out around the globe.
35 HEROES, 22 MAPS AND 6 GAME MODES
Lead the charge, ambush your enemies, or aid your allies as one of 35 distinct heroes. Take them into battle across 22 futuristic maps inspired by real-world locations, and master six unique game modes.
New heroes, maps, and game modes will be added in seasonal updates every nine weeks. Drop into Season One and unlock the latest hero, Kiriko, and over 20 tiers of completely free rewards on the Battle Pass. Purchase the Premium Battle Pass to unlock even more cosmetic rewards including the all-new Demon Genji Mythic skin, legendary skins, sprays, voice lines, weapon charms, and more!
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