Updated Today, Feb 12, 2025, 1:20 PM UTC
Overwatch 2, the sequel to Activision Blizzard’s hit hero shooter Overwatch, is finally launching in October after first being announced in 2019. One major change is the shift to five-on-five matches in PVP, and Blizzard is also adding new characters, including Overwatch’s first Black female hero. The PVP multiplayer will be available in early access on October 4th and will be free to play. The PVE portion will be released at a later date.
Catch up on The Verge’s coverage of the game right here.
Overwatch 2 is getting quite the shakeup in 2025 as it faces growing competition from other online shooters.
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