Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2 is the sequel to Blizzard's hit 2016 hero shooter. Unlike its predecessor, Overwatch 2 was launched as a free-to-play game and also ditched loot boxes in favour of Battle Passes.
Other major changes from the original included reducing the team size from six to five.
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Review | Overwatch 2 review - a brilliant teamplay experience in the grip of an existential crisis
Tracer of doubt.
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Feature | Here's how much power your consoles use, and how much that costs in the UK
UPDATE: All three Switch models re-tested.
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Feature | Games of the Decade: Overwatch shows how fun lore can enrich a competitive shooter
Our world is worth fighting for.
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Feature | So far, Overwatch 2 is a clever but underwhelming free-to-play compromise
Blizzness-minded
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How to complete Witch's Brew challenge in Overwatch 2
Where to find the hidden corner of Adlersbrunn.
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Overwatch 2's mysterious "Enigma" is John Cena
"Sometimes a face you can't see is just what the world needs."
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Activision Blizzard lays off 50 employees from esports division
Despite record sales numbers thanks to Diablo 4.
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Overwatch 2 comes to Steam next month, more Blizzard games on the way
"Gaming is no longer just for specific communities".
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This new Overwatch animated mini-series, Genesis, debuts later this week
Genesis – Part One: Dawn, launches on YouTube on 6th July.
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Blizzard confirms sexuality of two Overwatch characters for Pride Month
"There is power in ensuring we all feel welcome."
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Blizzard hops on controversial AI train with concept art tool
"We are on the brink of a major evolution."
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BlizzCon returns this November for its first in-person event since 2019
More details to be revealed next month.
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Overwatch 2's long-promised flagship PvE mode has been scrapped
UPDATE: But other PvE elements still coming, Blizzard says.
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Blizzard hits back at NetEase amid lawsuit reports
"This persistent campaign is disappointing and puzzling."
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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."
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Activision settles US Justice Department lawsuit over esports salary caps
"We have always believed [it] was lawful."
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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."
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Overwatch 2 making big bucks for Activision Blizzard
World of Warcraft: Dragonflight sales down on previous expansion.
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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."
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Microsoft admits unconstitutional FTC lawsuit claim was a mistake
"[We] should have dropped these defences before we filed."
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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".