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Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2 is the sequel to Blizzard's hit 2016 hero shooter. Unlike its predecessor, Overwatch 2 was launched as a free-to-play game and also ditched loot boxes in favour of Battle Passes.
Other major changes from the original included reducing the te¡
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Tracer of doubt.
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Now Overwatch 2 is having a nostalgic throwback event, and it'll include the return of 6v6 matches
Overwatch: Classic starts this week.
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Overwatch 2 tier list ranking and best Heroes in Season 2
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Job's done?
![Blizzard artwork showing the familiar sight of hulking green orcs facing off against grey plate-wearing, blue-plume helmeted humans. Will they ever be friends?](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/warcraft_rts.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![An screenshot of Overwatch 2's limited-time Overwatch: Classic mode showing a number of character from the series' original line-up.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-classic.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Now Overwatch 2 is having a nostalgic throwback event, and it'll include the return of 6v6 matches
![Artwork for Overwatch 2 showing a selection of its heroes posing dramatically against a reddening sky.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-tier-list-1.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Overwatch 2 is testing the return of 6v6 next season, and Blizzard will be 'watching the results closely'
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It's been 12 months since Microsoft purchased Activision Blizzard, so what's changed?
![Overwatch 2 screenshot showing a female character with short purple hair wearing a space helmet and orange jacket](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Overwatch-2_dnoElW6.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![A shot from Overwatch 2's World of Warcraft Collaboration trailer showing its four new skins.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-wow-skins.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Overwatch 2's World of Warcraft 20th anniversary collaboration starts next week
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Blizzard has reportedly set up a "smaller" team to create AA games based on its franchises
![Artwork for Overwatch 2 showing a selection of its heroes posing dramatically against a reddening sky.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-tier-list-1.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Overwatch 2 exploring reintroduction of 6v6 in a series of upcoming tests
![An image showing Overwatch 2's space ranger hero Juno.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-juno-trailer-crop.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Overwatch 2's new hero is space ranger Juno and she's available to play today
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Pride Week 2024 | Autism, queerness, and unmasked gaming - a personal reflection
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Don't diss patch notes - they're more exciting than we're willing to admit
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![Artwork for Overwatch 2 showing a selection of its heroes posing dramatically against a reddening sky.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-tier-list-1.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Screenshot from Overwatch 2 showing a character levitating a strange purple orb](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Blizzard-Overwatch-2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Blizzard bring games back to China via new NetEase agreement
![Artwork for Overwatch 2 showing a selection of its heroes posing dramatically against a reddening sky.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-tier-list-1.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Overwatch 2's PvE content scrapped as devs are denied bonuses for the first time, report claims
![Promotional artwork showing new Overwatch 2 hero Mauga grinning at the camera and giving a thumbs-up in a tropical island setting.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-mauga.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Activision Blizzard is "revitalising the Overwatch 2 experience"
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Blizzard announces new era of Overwatch esports with Saudi-funded partnership
![Artwork for Overwatch 2 showing a selection of its heroes posing dramatically against a reddening sky.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-tier-list-1.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Overwatch 2 dev says revealing controversial healing changes without context was "mistake"
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![Screenshot of a round in Overwatch 2](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2_K8AphwT.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Overwatch 2 players keep getting frozen in place on Colosseo
![Promotional artwork showing new Overwatch 2 hero Mauga grinning at the camera and giving a thumbs-up in a tropical island setting.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-mauga.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Overwatch 2's 39th hero is double chaingun wielding tank Mauga
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Blizzard reveals next weekend's full BlizzCon 2023 broadcast schedule
![Overwatch 2 healer Kiriko](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2_qCCbDzS.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
US union praises Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal closure
![Lilith Moira in Overwatch 2](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Lilith-in-Overwatch.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Widowmaker in an Overwatch 2 cut-scene, peering down slightly at the camera with her gun held up beside her.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_widowmaker_lOKHtze.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)