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 2 weeks ago

May 26, 2026

Bug Fix Patch

This is a bug fix patch. Replay codes have been wiped.

Bug Fixes

General

Fixed an issue that prevented users from selecting multiple currency options in the store.
Fixed an issue that incorrectly calculated Junker Queen’s stats in Post Match Accolades.
Fixed an issue with the time remaining calculation on the Battle Pass.
Fixed an issue where targets of Nano Boost would not see the appropriate VFX.

PatchBot BOT 2 weeks ago

May 21, 2026

Hotfix Patch

This is a hotfix patch. All replay codes from the May 12th patch are still available.

Stadium Updates

Jetpack Cat

Bouncing Biscuits

Bounce healing increased to 35% (up from 25%).

Ambidexfurous

Bonus Shot damage increased to 30% (up from 25%).

Bell Bomb

Explosion Damage increased to 120 (up from 100).

Tow-Beans

Ability Damage per 1% Fuel decreased to 7.5 (down from 10).

Bug Fixes

Stadium ...

PatchBot BOT 3 weeks ago

May 13, 2026

Bug Fix Hotfix Patch This is a bug fixing hotfix patch. All replay codes from the May 12th patch are still available. Stadium Updates Jetpack Cat

Increased currency gain from healing and damage by 7.14%. Bug Fixes General
Fixed an issue where recipients of Nano Boost from Ana's Mythic 'Ra' Skin would not see the appropriate visual effects. Stadium
Fixed an issue where Freja's Mini Bola from Lille Fælde was doing more damage than intended. Lille Fælde has been re-enabled. ...

PatchBot BOT 4 weeks ago

10th Anniversary The last 10 years have been full of countless memories and epic matches, and we couldn't be more grateful to this amazing community. Whether you've been here since Day 1 or since our most recent Season 1, thank you for playing! To celebrate, from 5/12 - 6/1 you can complete challenges to earn unique Anniversary Lootboxes packed with both new and nostalgic cosmetics - many created by players just like you! On top of that, each challenge you complete contributes to a Global Community...

PatchBot BOT 1 month ago

April 28, 2026

Bug Fix Update This is a bug fix update. Replay codes have been wiped. Bug Fixes General

Fixed an issue where players were unable to jump while the scoreboard was open.
Fixed an issue where Ramattra's ultimate could sometimes play louder than intended.

PatchBot BOT 1 month ago

April 23, 2026

Balance Hotfix Update This is a balance hotfix update. Replay codes from the April 14, 2026 patch and onwards are still available. Hero Balance Updates These changes aim to re-adjust heroes whose win rates have fallen further than intended since the start of Season 2. We’re continuing to monitor mobile heroes adjusted this season to help inform the mid‑season changes. Our focus is on ensuring heroes feel viable and fun to play both as and against, while still meeting our goal of addressing...

PatchBot BOT 1 day 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 weeks 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 2 weeks 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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