Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2 adds Seasons, with a new hero or map every nine weeks
New content has been scarce in Overwatch 1, so Overwatch 2 is coming out of the gate with big promises for a steady schedule of content releases.
How to sign up for the Overwatch 2 beta, starting on June 28
Even though we now know Overwatch 2's PVP mode is launching on October 4, the beta test is still a hot ticket. The next round of PVP beta testing starts on June 28, 2022, but you'll still have to sign up to have the opportunity to jump in to the game early.
Overwatch 2 PVP release date is October 4, with new hero Junker Queen
We've been waiting for it for a very long time, but now we finally know: Overwatch 2 releases on October 4, just a few months away.
What’s your favorite in-game parody or reference to real life?
Video games are full of real-life references -- some of them are more overt, like WoW's Floyd Pinkus, while others are a little less obvious, like a license plate on a car or a background piece of artwork that reference something a little more niche.
A gallery of in-universe Overwatch 2 art and branding that’ll make you say, “Oh, whoa!”
It's the little details that really bring Overwatch maps to life, and Overwach 2's initial batch of new maps are no exception.
Introducing Sojourn, the first new Overwatch 2 hero
With the Overwatch 2 beta arriving on April 26, we've been introduced to Sojourn—the first new character added to Overwatch in 2 years.
Overwatch 2 hopes new ping system can improve communication and reduce toxicity
Having watched a lot of competitive Overwatch League play, I had a few thoughts on the introduction of a ping system in Overwatch 2, which will allow players to "ping" the map to organize without relying on voice chat.
When is the Overwatch 2 PVP beta? The beta test kicks off on April 26
Overwatch 2 will officially start its beta test on April 26 — at least for the PVP portion of the game.
Closed alpha testing begins for Overwatch 2 PVP mode, which will now release before PVE mode
The Overwatch team and game director Aaron Keller announced today that Overwatch 2 is moving into the testing phase, with the PVP modes being tested first and the PVE mode will come later.
Which upcoming Blizzard game are you most excited for?
They probably won't be here anytime soon — we know for a fact that some of Blizzard's biggest titles that are still in development, like Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2, won't be released in 2022.
