Overwatch 2, the sequel to Activision Blizzard’s hit hero shooter Overwatch, was announced in 2019 but didn’t arrive for another three years, eventually bringing a shift to five-on-five matches in PVP, and a few new characters, including Overwatch’s first Black female hero. After ca nceling planned PvE content and unlocking its hero pool, the game’s developers eventually brought back a lot of things, like 6v6 gameplay, loot boxes, and, in 2026, its name. Overwatch 2 is now just Overwatch again. Catch up on The Verge’s coverage of the game right here. Overwatch 2 is gone — now it’s just Overwatch. Overwatch MOBA? Overwatch 2 is adding a CS:GO-style mode and bringing back loot boxes Marvel Rivals takes a page from Rocket League (and Overwatch). For a limited time, Overwatch returns to its roots. Overwatch 2 and Apex Legends follow Fortnite by going back to the beginning. Overwatch 2 opens the door to a return for 6v6 Overwatch 2 targets console cheaters using XIM, ReaSnow, and Cronus devices. April Fools’ 2024: Overwatch 2 “Really, really balanced.” Overwatch 2 unlocks all of its heroes Overwatch 2 and Apex Legends hit the reset button. Competitive Overwatch won’t end with the League Blizzard says it’s building ‘revitalized’ Overwatch esports after OWL season ends Overwatch 2 needs a win — the Invasion event, at best, is a draw Illari illuminates the battlefield as Overwatch 2’s newest support hero. Fighting evil by moonlight, eating bread by daylight. And his name is JOHN CENA! *do do-do doooo* Overwatch 2’s newest cinematic is the next big step in the game’s journey Overwatch 2’s new story missions will be paywalled Overwatch 2 celebrates its first in-game Pride event Overwatch 2’s director explains why its big PvE mode was canceled Overwatch 2’s ambitious hero mode scrapped to focus on live game The weaver is live. Overwatch 2 season 4 trailer got me right in the feels Overwatch 2’s new hero Lifeweaver puts down roots in season 4 April Fools’ 2023: Overwatch 2. Overwatch 2’s season 3 changes make Mercy weaker Introducing the Overwatch 2 dating sim Overwatch 2 is making it easier and cheaper for you to get older skins Overwatch 2’s Battle For Olympus event is a step in the right direction Blizzard offers Overwatch 2 holiday skin for cheap amid pricing controversy The Overwatch League World Cup is back Don’t you forget about me. Ramattra will be easier to earn in the Overwatch 2 battle pass Overwatch 2’s Season 2 is a battle for Olympus The “Zeus” skin for Junker Queen is the star of the Overwatch 2, season two trailer. Mei day: Overwatch 2 frees controversial hero Overwatch 2’s newest hero is the scary but sexy Ramattra Overwatch 2 is putting Mei… *on ice* Bastion and Torbjörn have been temporarily removed from Overwatch 2 Blizzard will be taking Overwatch 2 offline again Overwatch 2’s new animated short is a new introduction to Kiriko Blizzard is taking Overwatch 2 offline to make some fixes Overwatch 2 is less of a sequel and more of a remix Blizzard reveals a suite of Overwatch 2 tools to fight cheaters and toxic players Overwatch 2 loses lead hero designer just before sequel launches October 2nd is Overwatch’s last day on earth Overwatch 2 developers explain the new battle pass Overwatch 2’s new heroes won’t be free Overwatch 2 players can now merge accounts to get their old gear Overwatch 2 will replace the original Overwatch Everything we know about Overwatch 2 Overwatch 2 will get rid of loot boxes Overwatch 2’s next beta kicks off at the end of June, and it’s coming to PlayStation and Xbox Overwatch 2 will be free to play and has an early access release date As the Overwatch 2 beta ends, a new Overwatch remix event begins Blizzard is hoping Overwatch 2 leads to a superb OWL season 5 How to get into the Overwatch 2 beta Overwatch 2’s new hero Sojourn was a long time coming The Overwatch 2 closed beta starts April 26th on PC only The Overwatch 2 closed beta will finally let you play as a Black woman Overwatch 2 and Diablo IV delayed again with no release date in sight Blizzard shows off Overwatch 2’s new 5 vs. 5 multiplayer and a trio of maps Diablo IV and Overwatch 2 aren’t launching this year ...read more read less