Overwatch 2 is a team-based, multiplayer, first-person hero action game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. Overwatch 2 is rated T for Teen.
Overview
What's the game objective of Overwatch 2?
Overwatch 2 is a colorful, team-based, fantasy action game starring a diverse cast of powerful heroes. Build a team, travel the world, and compete in exhilarating 5v5 objective-based combat. Overwatch 2 requires tremendous critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity from players to control objectives and influence the match's outcome.
Which heroes, modes, and maps can I choose from?
Players select from a large pool of different heroes for their matches. Competitive Game Modes, and the maps for each mode, are set at the start of each season. View the international cast of powerful heroes in Overwatch 2.
Competition/Match Information
What is the match format?
Teams of five players will compete in a Best of Five (Bo5) format against one another, rotating through different Overwatch 2 Game Modes and Maps. The competitive Role Queue(1 Tank, 2 DPS, 2 Healers) format will be used in all PlayVS Matches. Hero Bans will also occur before the start of each map. For more information please refer to the Overwatch 2 Rulebook.
How long does each match take?
On average, each game is about 20 minutes. Match length total can be 90 minutes.
Time can vary based on team setup and match-up experience.
What platform will the game be played on?
Windows (PC)
Playstation 4/5
Xbox One/Series X/S
Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
What hardware or software will be required to play?
PC or Compatible Gaming Console
Compatible controller, or Mouse and Keyboard (for PC)
Stable Internet Connection
How to Download Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2 can be downloaded digitally on multiple platforms:
PC
Download either the Steam or Battle.net application.
Once downloaded, open your chosen application to search for Overwatch 2 in the store.
Click Play Game to start the installation process.
Consoles (PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, Nintendo Switch/Nintendo Switch 2)
Search for and download Overwatch 2 from your console’s respective store application (for example: Playstation users will use the Playstation Store to download Overwatch 2).