Overwatch 2

NEW GAME WHO DIS Activision Blizzard is hiring senior staff for a brand-new game

Currently unannounced, Activision Blizzard is looking for various senior staff for an mysterious title.

2 SEQUEL 2 FURIOUS Overwatch 2 fails to justify its existence as Blizzard reportedly plans to scrap PvE altogether

The future of the hero shooter is looking a bit muddled.

NO COMING BACK Former Call of Duty boss is now in charge of Blizzard, and she knows what she's walking into

The former head of Call of Duty has moved on to Blizzard, can she fix Blizzard’s haemorrhaging image?

HEALP US UNDERSTAND Overwatch 2's director says that controversial self-heal change shouldn't have been revealed on its own

Aaron Keller says it’s just part of a wider array of changes coming with season nine.

HEALING TOUCH Blizzard says forget about Overwatch 2's support players, soon anyone can heal themselves

Overwatch 2 Season 9 is adding in a big change.

DAY 2 BlizzCon 2023 Day 2 - WoW, Diablo 4, Overwatch 2 sessions, and more

Watch to find out what's next and check out some deep dives.

BIG GUNS Overwatch 2 gets its first Samoan character with Mauga

A frontline tank with two massive machine guns, Mauga looks absolutely huge.

POTENTIAL X-FACTOR Xbox’s Activision deal is already working: data suggests more US adults are becoming interested in Game Pass

Uh oh, spicy numbers alert.

DESTINY IN MOTION Overwatch 2 embraces the inevitable with a K-pop collaboration

It was a question of when, not if.

IT'S OVER, IT'S DONE Microsoft has completed its Activision Blizzard acquisition and, oh God, there’s even a trailer

Was the statement alone somehow not enough?

HIGH PRICED GOODIES? BlizzCon Collection draws criticism for its high price and locking Overwatch 2 skins behind an extra paywall

Want the Lilith skin for Moira? Then you will have to make a choice.

Game Not So Over Overwatch 2 director touches on the future of the game following Steam review bombing

"Although being review-bombed isn't a fun experience, it's been great to see lots of new players jump into Overwatch 2 for the first time."

Yikes! Overwatch 2 makes Steam history... as the worst reviewed game on the platform

It's not been a good week for the hero shooter.

HARSH WELCOME Overwatch 2's Steam debut is big, but those user reviews are rough

Blizzard's first Steam game has been well received - in that people are playing it, but maybe not quite enjoying it.

Can You See Him? John Cena isn't in Overwatch 2, but he is helping advertise it

Bit of an enigma, this one.

STEAM POWERED Blizzard is bringing a selection of its games to Steam, starting with Overwatch 2

You'll still need a Battle.net account though.

IS OVERWATCH BACK? Overwatch 2 disappointment continues - August's story levels are all you're going to get this year

No new story missions for the next two seasons post august update, according to executive producer Jared Neuss.

2D, Or Not 2D Overwatch 2 is getting what looks like an animated prequel mini-series next week

The first episode will feature heroes like Reaper and Ana.

It Was Destiny Overwatch 2 director shares he wanted the shooter to return to its MMO origins

Blizzard recently announced that Overwatch 2 would no longer be receiving its defining Hero Mode.

Blizzard is reportedly facing a $43.5 million lawsuit from NetEase over refunds

It's unclear how far along the lawsuit might be.

Life Saver Overwatch 2's Lifeweaver is already getting some changes

The new addition isn't quite where he needs to be just yet.

FLORA FIGHT Overwatch 2 reveals new support hero, Lifeweaver

Lifeweaver is about to blossom.

Not Just One Punch You can expect more Overwatch 2 crossover events in the future

Plus, changes to help make the game feel more rewarding.

See Ya Later! Overwatch 2's vice president is leaving after six years at Blizzard

A replacement hasn't been announced as of yet.

For The Fun Of It Overwatch 2's director says that most players don't choose characters based on win rates

A good lesson to be learned here.

PACHIMARCHI RETURNS Overwatch 2 is collaborating with One Punch Man, hosting a dating sim, and more in Season 3

Season 3 is going to be packed with content.

Stay Frosty Overwatch 2's next map breaks the ice on Mei's backstory

Antarctic Peninsula arrives when Season 3 drops next week.

OVERWATCHING YOU Overwatch 2 will penalise players who are friends with cheaters, and monitor voice comms more heavily

Blizzard is ramping up its Overwatch 2 Defense Matrix initiative.

Ranking Of Kings Overwatch 2 dev gives an update on ranked issues and more

A few changes are coming to the competitive shooter.

SURRENDER TO MY WILL Overwatch 2’s Lunar New Year event adds new skins, Arcade Brawls, and Twitch Drops

The event will run until February 6.

Get Your Soaps On Overwatch 2's Season 2 battle pass reduces the grind for its newest hero

You'll only have to reach tier 45 on the free battle pass for Ramattra.

OVERWATCH DEMIGODS Overwatch 2 season 2 trailer shows off new map, mythological skins, and holiday events

Let’s not also forget about new tank, Ramattra.

Overwatch Out Blizzard isn't planning to disable Tracer over an Overwatch 2 bug that gives her a major buff

The cavalry's here, but it's a bit too strong.

Step By Step Blizzard is currently testing voice chat transcriptions in Overwatch 2 to combat "disruptive behaviour"

The feature is only available on PC and in select countries.

ON THE HORIZON Blizzard planning changes to Overwatch 2 Battle Passes with future seasons

"Today’s experience has opportunity for improvement that we need to focus on."

Can't Cheat Me Blizzard is starting to take serious action against Overwatch 2 cheaters

The company appears to be threatening legal action against one major cheat software provider.

SYSTEMS RUNNING HOT Everyone is complaining about Overwatch 2's monetization, but no-one can stop playing it

35 million players later, are we just learning that people will use one hand to type out lengthy complaints on Reddit, whilst playing Overwatch 2 with the other?

A NEW TANK Overwatch 2 is getting a new tank in December named Ramattra

The leader of Null Sector is on a mission to create a better world... for Omnics.

KITSUNE & CABOODLE "A good Kiriko is almost impossible to kill": Overwatch 2 fans react to the latest hero, one month later

It's been almost a month since Overwatch 2 landed on our PCs and consoles, and the community is still torn on Kiriko – the latest arrival in the hero shooter.

DEFEND THE (CAL)ZONE Reddit Overwatch 2 poster expresses malcontent by turning original game's disc into pizza cutter

The Overwatch 1 disc is practically useless now – unless you're in ownership of a 3D printer and some good ideas, that is.

MEI DAY ALERT Overwatch 2: Mei is the third hero to be removed from the game thanks to bugs

Mei's Ice Wall means that the hero will be unavailable to players until at least November 15, leaving some fans out in the cold.

Such A D.Va Overwatch 2 is getting some hero balances before season 2 after all

Nerfs abound in this earlier-than-expected upcoming update.

IN CHARM’S WAY It’s cheaper to buy this Overwatch 2 charm in real life than it is in the actual game

To make a point about Overwatch 2’s monetization techniques, one user has purchased a keyring charm for less money in the real world as it costs in-game.

BAPTISTE OF FIRE Did you know one of Overwatch’s handiest PvE features can be enabled in Overwatch 2’s PvP?

If you played any of the seasonal events in the original Overwatch and enjoyed hearing when your teammates were offed, read this.

the flame of error As Overwatch 2's Halloween Terror event kicks off, fans can’t stop complaining about poor value

Back in the day, you'd get these Overwatch Halloween Terror events and all their themed loot boxes for free – now, it costs $40 for two skins.

It's Got To Be Her The best Overwatch 2 tank? All these pros say it’s Zarya

Players quite clearly favour the particle cannon-wielding beefcake.

COME WHAT MEI Someone has listed all the kinks of the Overwatch 2 heroes, and it’s probably horribly accurate

Ever wondered which of the Overwatch 2 heroes is into feet? What about being praised, or degraded? Well, wonder no more.

Bug Infestation Overwatch 2 players point out that a particular Lucio skin can be seen through walls

Not exactly ideal.

BACK AGAIN "It's about time" - Bastion and Torbjorn are coming back to Overwatch 2 very soon

With the two heroes and Junkertown making a return, we speak to players about the recent rollercoaster.

KING PHARA DAY Want to buy all the legacy cosmetics in Overwatch 2? The cost will make your eyes water

If you're the sort of player that wants to make sure you have everything from the first Overwatch game in your Overwatch 2 collection, you'd better be prepared to shell out.

NO MONEY, NO PROBLEM The best free-to-play games to try in 2024

Here are some good games for you to play without the need to splash the cash.

The best FPS games to play in 2024

Sometimes, you just need to pop some heads.

IT SUCKS, BLIZZ! Overwatch 2 is apparently seeking players opinions on its monetisation

As if players haven’t been vocal enough already about issues with the Overwatch 2 store.

DON'T CALL SUPPORT Overwatch 2 LC-208 console error: How to fix LC-208 error after Halloween Terror update

Since the most recent Overwatch 2 update dropped, players have been having trouble with server connection issues in Overwatch 2 – here's what you can do.

CAVALRY'S HERE Overwatch 2 Best Heroes Tier List: Best DPS, Tank and Support Heroes

Overwatch 2 is here, so let's get into the meta.

Unable to log you in to Overwatch 2 error message explained

Here's what little you can do to get around it.

Overwatch 2: Everything we know about the sequel

Here's everything we know so far about Blizzard's upcoming online shooter.

ROLE PLAY Overwatch 2 has an on-boarding problem, and it should look to Final Fantasy 14 to fix it

When it comes to helping players understand and actually enjoy the game, Overwatch 2 has a lot to learn from Final Fantasy 14.

IRELAND ON THE TEAM Mastering Moira in Overwatch 2 made me the best support player I could be – and she could do the same for you

There's a big support problem in Overwatch 2, but one Irish hero may hold the key to solving the problem for you – if you're anything like me.

BRIDE & PREJUDICE Overwatch 2’s Wrath of the Bride excites me for the game’s future, but monetisation issues remain rampant

Wrath of the Bride makes some pretty decent promises about what we can expect from Overwatch 2 PvE modes. It’s just a shame about the rest.

WEIRD FLEX, BUT OK I dismissed Nvidia Reflex as for esports superstars - but now I don’t want to go back to life without it

Nvidia's input lag reducing technology might seem like it's most suited for esports wannabes, but it's more useful than you'd think.

PAIN IN THE PASS Overwatch 2 needs loot boxes

Yes, loot boxes are bad… but when they’re done well, the controversial system can work a lot better than whatever Overwatch 2 is doing with season passes.

Hero to zero Overwatch 2 is the latest in a long line of terrible game launches – and I’m not even talking about the queues

Console players unable to log in, discriminatory phone number-based sign-in policies, removed features, soulless art… it’s another service game nightmare launch!

Feeling familiar? Overwatch 2 PVP Beta impressions: Has it come a little too late?

Dorrani sat down with the game for a while now. Here's what he thinks.

slay the spyro Here are the big Activision Blizzard games that could be coming to Xbox Game Pass

With Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard now very public – and very important – news, we've looked into which games could come to Xbox Game Pass when the deal completes.