Overwatch: Everything You Need to Know About the Popular Hero Shooter

Overwatch 2, the follow-up to the beloved hero shooter, was first revealed in 2019 but took three years to launch. The game introduced a new five-on-five format for player-versus-player matches and added several new characters, including the franchise’s first Black female hero.

After scrapping planned PvE content and making the hero roster accessible, the developers decided to reintroduce many features, such as 6v6 gameplay and loot boxes. In 2026, the game reverted to its original title, simply becoming Overwatch once more.