The Latest Breaking News from Overwatch

Blizzard is planning Overwatch 2 balance changes for season 2

The Overwatch 2 balance is right where Blizzard wants it, at least for the time being, but changes are coming to the FPS game soon

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 14, 2022

'Overwatch 2': How to unlock all 35 characters for new and returning players

Here is everything you need to know about unlocking that massive 'Overwatch 2' roster for both new and returning players.

Inverse · Oct 11, 2022

'Overwatch 2' Halloween event dates, modes, and rewards for Junkenstein's Revenge

The return of the annual 'Overwatch' Halloween event brings with it new spooky skins, game modes, and maps to enjoy for a limited time.

Inverse · Oct 10, 2022

'Overwatch 2' release time, download size, and when 'Overwatch 1' ends

Here is everything you need to know about how to pre-load 'Overwatch 2' and when it releases as well as how to prepare your Battle.net account to play.

Inverse · Oct 3, 2022

Blizzard explains 'Overwatch 2' tournament's "gender verification system"

A new program from Blizzard to bring underrepresented genders into the Overwatch League places an unnecessary burden of proof on the applicants.

Inverse · Sep 30, 2022

Overwatch 2 release time, pre-load, and when Overwatch 1 is shutting down

Overwatch 2 is hoping to be a new era for the young series, and the original game is being shut down with it - here's when.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 30, 2022

Overwatch 2 boss is open to Fortnite-like crossovers

Blizzard's Jon Spector thought the Naruto event in Fortnite was 'awesome'

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 27, 2022

'Overwatch 2' devs reveal the "Swiss cheese" inspiration behind the Esperança map

'Overwatch 2' will introduce a new Push game mode with a map set in the fictional Esperança, Portugal. Devs say they took a "swiss cheese" approach.

Inverse · Sep 19, 2022

'Overwatch 2' battle pass makes characters more “valuable,” devs say

'Overwatch 2' will launch next month on October 4. The Overwatch team explains the reasoning behind the Battle Pass model and addresses other concerns.

Inverse · Sep 15, 2022

'Overwatch 2' is ditching the game industry's worst feature

By getting rid of the original's predatory loot boxes, 'Overwatch 2' is working towards making a more player-friendly game in the wake of so many missteps.

Inverse · Aug 11, 2022