During the Overwatch 2 gameplay reveal event, Blizzard Entertainment released new gameplay footage and all new information for the upcoming free-to-play multiplayer FPS Overwatch 2, including the content roadmap, details on the new playable hero Junker Queen, and more. Additionally, Blizzard announced the game’s beta will begin on June 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Battle.net, with sign-ups now available via the game’s official website. Overwatch 2 will launch in Early Access for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on October 4.
A Free-to-Play, Live Experience
Making Overwatch 2 free-to play is a natural step forward for our game and our players. Overwatch, even since its debut, has always been a social game, and our community has always has the most fun when we come together. Free-to-play removes the barrier to entry, allowing anyone, anywhere to jump into the game, group up with friends, or find people to play with online. Along with this shift to free-to-play, we’ll be adding cross–progression, enabling everyone to play, progress, and access their unlocked content seamlessly across all game platforms.
There will be no Loot Boxes in Overwatch 2. Instead, the modernized live service will give our players the power to shape their own experiences. Players can acquire the items they want directly through the Battle Pass and an all-new and consistently updated in-game shop. Our team will create and deliver seasonal content every nine weeks to ensure there’s always something fresh and exciting waiting for everyone.
Roadmap
Season 1 (October 4)
Three new heroes
Six new maps
New game mode
Over 30 new skins
New Mythic skin
Season 1 will feature Sojourn, Junker Queen, and an unannounced support hero, as well as the new five-versus-five player-versus-player experience, reworked heroes, new maps and modes, and more. We’re also releasing a reimagined competitive experience that was created to give players more tools to improve gameplay and feel a sense of progression in competitive play. Players will have more of an impact on individual matches with the shift to five-versus-five, and there will be additional systems in place to help you discern your contributions per match. More details on the competitive overhaul will be shared soon!
Season 2 (December 6)
New tank hero
New map
Over 30 new skins
New Mythic skin
New Battle Pass
Season 2 will introduce a new tank hero, map, and a collection of unique skins. We’ll also move the story forward with the release of the new player-versus-environment experience in 2023, along with more new heroes, maps, and game modes. We can’t wait to share more information closer to release!
Future Seasons (2023 and beyond)
New heroes
New maps
New modes
Over 100 new skins
Player-versus-environment begins
