Overwatch

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Description Fast-paced, team-based 5v5 hero shooter where players choose distinct heroes with unique abilities and roles, coordinating tactics and synergies to secure objectives and win matches.
Genre First-Person Shooter, Hero Shooter, Multiplayer, Team-Based, Competitive, PvP
Developer Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher Blizzard Entertainment
Release Date May 24, 2016
Free to Play Yes

Latest updates

PatchBot BOT 21 hours ago

July 1, 2026

Hotfix Update

This is a hotfix update. Replay codes from the June 30 patch are still available.

Community Crafted Event

"Streamer Luck" (Win with different heroes in Community Crafted) challenge requirement reduced from 20 to 3.
"Chat, Are We Cooked?" meta challenge challenges completed requirement reduced from 14 to 13.
"Clickbait Mitigation" damage mitigation requirement reduced from 15,000 to 5,000.

PatchBot BOT 1 day ago

Game Client Update This is a game client patch introducing the new Community Crafted game mode, alongside several bug fixes. Replay codes have been wiped. Community Crafted Experience a whole new version of Overwatch created with the help of four of your favorite creators: Guxue, Apply, Ocie, and mL7support. Every hero (except Shion) has changes for you to try out based on what our creators wanted to see these heroes play like, so jump into the Arcade to try out this new game mode from June...

PatchBot BOT 6 days ago

June 25, 2026

Hotfix Update This is a hotfix containing gameplay updates and bug fixes. Replay codes from the June 16 patch are still available. Hero Updates Shion Execution

Projectile size reduced from 0.17 to 0.07.
Recovery time increased from 0 to 0.4s. Stadium Updates

Following the recent sweeping Stadium changes, we've been keeping a close eye on the performance of all heroes, their powers, and items. We're tuning down some early overperformers while buffing some of the underperforming...

PatchBot BOT 1 week ago

June 24, 2026

Hotfix Gameplay Update

This is a hotfix containing gameplay updates. Replay codes from the June 16 patch are still available.

Anima Strike Event

Daily quest requirements for games played lowered from 3/7/12 to 3/6/10.
Weekly quest requirements for games played lowered from 25/30/50 to 20/30/45.

PatchBot BOT 1 week ago

June 23, 2026

Hotfix Gameplay Update This is a hotfix containing gameplay updates. Replay codes from the June 16 patch are still available. Neon Junction

Slightly lowered payload speed.
Increased payload unlock time after point capture.
Increased payload wait time at the end of area 2.

PatchBot BOT 1 week ago

June 18, 2026

Bug Fix Patch This is a Bug Fix Patch. Replay codes have NOT been wiped. Bug Fixes - General Game Updates

Resolved an issue with Shion's Joyride leaving collision behind for a period of time after throwing it at an enemy
Resolved an issue with Kiriko's Ofuda range being set to the incorrect value
Fixed an instance of Ramattra's Void Barrier's cooldown incorrectly resetting
Fixed a bug with Shion's Joyride that allowed for bypassing of some animations ...

PatchBot BOT 2 weeks ago

Weekly Recall: Going Ultra

Hey there, Heroes! We hope you’ve been enjoying Season 3 and dodging trains in Neon Junction as best you can. This season has more features than Shion has spare motorcycles, but one major addition to the shop may have caught your attention. We introduced a new line of cosmetics called Ultra Skins and they’re full of goodies, from thematic VFX and head-turning sound effects to adorable feline familiars. , which star Sierra and Kiriko as Kanezaka baristas who are more formidable than they appear. Creating...

PatchBot BOT 2 weeks ago

Weekly Recall: Charting The Summit

Hi, everyone! Season 3 is around the corner and we know that you’re eager to play evil with our newest Hero and hop into Neon Junction. Catch us in the cat café reading up on the latest Shimada drama. Before we start the descent from Season 2: Summit, though, it’s time for one of your favorite Weekly Recall topics: data, data, data! Our data analyst Ben Trautman provided us with some glorious charts about a particular...

PatchBot BOT 3 weeks ago

Weekly Recall: Overwatch Pride Lore Guide

From all of us on the Community team and beyond, happy Pride Month! For many of you, this might be your first time celebrating Pride with our crew; the Reign of Talon brought in tons of new Overwatch enthusiasts and convinced quite a few of you to hop back into our fair queues. It’s easy enough to learn the ropes from Winston and pick a favorite Hero (or 5) but getting caught up on a decade of cinematics, short stories, comics, and other lore can be overwhelming. Worry not, gamers. Our resident...

PatchBot BOT 1 month ago

Weekly-ish Recall: Always Climb, Never Fall

Some Heroes enter the Overwatch universe cloaked in darkness, sneaking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.

Sierra Woods? Not so much. If the hot pink drone didn’t get your attention when Season 2 debuted, her sparkling grenades and sugar-sweet Southern drawl should do the job. Whether she’s facing a steep peak or Talon’s newest agents of misery, Sierra carries her responsibilities—and her own mysteries—with whimsy and a healthy dose of confidence.

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PatchBot BOT 1 month ago

Director's Take: Small Steps, Big Leaps

Hey, everyone! Alec here, checking in as we wrap up this wild season. It’s been an absolute privilege watching you experience The Reign of Talon and pick up our newest Heroes. Whether you’ve just joined (or re-joined!) the Overwatch community or you’ve been here since day one, we can’t thank you enough for coming on this journey and believing in our vision for Overwatch.

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