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 20 hours ago

August 19, 2026

Client Update

This is an update requiring an update to the game client. Replay codes have been wiped.

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue with the Eichenwalde map; this map has been re‑enabled in the competitive rotation.
Fixed an issue with the Genji Mythic voice lines that prevented them from playing.
Fixed an issue where banked tier skips earned prior to Season 4 were not applying to the Season 4 Battle Pass. ...

PatchBot BOT 5 days ago

August 14, 2026

Hotfix Update This is a hotfix update. Replay codes from the August 11 patch are still available. Hero Updates D.Mon

Fixed a bug with Portable Fusion Repeater that could result in hits failing to register.
Fixed a bug with Limit Break not correctly granting Overhealth for targets hit.
Fixed in a previous update - Resolved an issue that prevented Overhealth from being applied when Limit Break was activated. Hitbox Changes ...

PatchBot BOT 1 week ago

August 12, 2026

Hotfix Update

This is a hotfix update. Replay codes from the August 11 patch are still available.

Bug Fixes

Fixed a bug where Nano Boost was removed from Moira when she used Fade.
Fixed an issue preventing D.Mon's Power Barrier from fully protecting D.Mon if deployed while Fusion Repeater was active.
Fixed a bug where the second attacker spawn extended into playable areas on Paraíso.
Fixed a bug where D.Mon could become invulnerable temporarily.

PatchBot BOT 1 week ago

August 11, 2026

Reign of Talon - Season 4: Heroes of Busan

The Junkers and Talon descend on Busan, so new Tank Hero D.Mon joins D.Va and the rest of the MEKA Squad to protect their home! Choose your favorite pilot in the Shooting Stars: My MEKA Mania event, earning stars and unlocking the squad's story as your support helps them climb the global rankings. Then fight through a revamped Battle Pass with flexible progression and the option to swap an eligible Legendary reward. Plus, explore revitalized versions...

PatchBot BOT 2 weeks ago

August 4, 2026

Hello, heroes! We're here today to update you all on our efforts to combat the use of unauthorized peripherals within our console communities, often referred to as using XIM or Ximming. While our efforts to combat this form of unfair gameplay advantage are constant and ongoing, today marks the culmination of a months-long effort to identify and ban over 6000 accounts we've identified as using unauthorized peripherals.

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PatchBot BOT 2 weeks ago

July 30, 2026

Limited-Time Mode Specific Updates The following patch notes are applicable only to a specific, limited-time game mode. The documented changes do not apply to pre-existing queues, unless otherwise noted. Hero Updates

For the upcoming Quick Play Hacked, we're making several balance changes to test elements of 6v6 gameplay. The In-Combat Healing reduction has been lowered for all heroes to evaluate the impact of increased healing across the board while reducing the effectiveness of several...

PatchBot BOT 3 weeks ago

Weekly Recall: Neon Junction AMA Recap

Greetings, gamers! Last week, a few of the folks behind the glittering lights and mecha statues of our newest Hybrid map rallied to answer some community questions on the Overwatch subreddit. They touched on everything from complex map design concepts to Tokyo-tastic inspirations and…bees? Lead level designer Ryan Smith and associate art director Peter C. Lee captained the Neon Junction function, joined by worldbuilding producer Ren Soanes, senior concept artist Andrew Menjivar, and senior art...

PatchBot BOT 2 months 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 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 week ago

Director's Take: Battle Pass Revamp

Hi, everybody! I know we’d all like to slow down the pace of this summer (where did the past two months go!?) but game development waits for no one...not even me! We have so, so many cool things to show you over the coming months and our whole team is looking forward to seeing you at BlizzCon. While you may have to wait until September for that, we have something super exciting to talk about today. A revamp to the Battle Pass system has been one of the Overwatch community’s most-requested changes...

PatchBot BOT 1 month ago

Director's Take: Future Formats

Hey, everyone! One thing I hope you absorb from our blogs, streams, and social media posts is the fact that we regularly play and love Overwatch on Team 4. All of us have a stake in how enjoyable the experience is because we’re queueing up, too. We have our own big dreams and gut feelings about how the game can grow and evolve as time goes on. ...

PatchBot BOT 2 months 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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