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Overwatch 2

Blizzards Overwatch 2 is a fast paced FPS with 35 characters to choose from. Split into tank, dps and support, choose the best matchup to beat your opponents.

Available on:

Nintendo Switch

PS5

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series X

Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play, team-based action game set in the optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 battlefield brawl. Play 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

Specifications

Typical game length

10-15

mins

Players

5v5

Genre

FPS

Price

Free

To play

Publisher

Blizzard Entertainment

Developer

Blizzard Entertainment

Noteable Tournaments

Overwatch League 2022 - Playoffs

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Launched

Oct

2022

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