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Overwatch 2
News and Latest Updates
The Halloween Terror event is now live!
★10/25/2022 Patch Notes | Dev Blog #6
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There's so much to learn about Overwatch 2, from hero reworks to general balance changes. Check this page for news and updates about Overwatch 2, including new heroes, hero reworks, beta drops, and more!
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Latest Overwatch 2 News
Halloween Terror Is Live!
| Halloween Terror 2022 Countdown |
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| Event is live! |
Halloween Terror 2022 has begun and comes with a new co-op mode: Wrath of the Bride. The update also came with a small balance patch focused on heroes and the existing map pool. This event will run until November 8, 2022.
Halloween Terror Event Patch Notes
Other Overwatch 2 News
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Server Status
Updated 10/25/2022
Read on to check whether the servers are up!
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Double Match XP Event Dates
Updated 10/25/2022
Read on and check when the double match XP event starts and ends.
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Torbjörn and Bastion Returns in Upcoming Patch
Updated 10/20/2022
Read on to check when they plan to restore the map, Junkertown, and the two heroes, Bastion and Torbjörn, in Overwatch 2!
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Server Maintenance (19/10/2022)
Updated 10/19/2022
Overwatch 2 Servers will undergo emergency maintenance on October 19, 2022. See all of the info regarding the maintenance here!
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Kiriko Added to Competitive Mode
Updated 10/19/2022
Read on for more details including why she was not available previously, as well as tips on how to play Kiriko.
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All Comics and Short Stories
Updated 10/20/2022
Read on to see all comics and short stories for Overwatch 2 and Overwatch 1!
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Overwatch 2 Reaches 25 Million Players in 1 Week
Updated 10/15/2022
Read on to find out about the good, the bad and everything in between!
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Competitive Suspension Bug
Updated 10/14/2022
Read on to learn more about the competitive suspension bug and the different methods you can use to resolve this issue!
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Unable to Access Certain Game Modes
Updated 10/14/2022
Read on to learn why you aren't able to access certain game modes and all the methods you can try to fix the issue.
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Server Maintenance (10/13/2022)
Updated 10/14/2022
Overwatch 2 Servers will undergo live maintenance on October 13, 2022. See all of the info regarding the maintenance here!
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McDonalds x Overwatch Collaboration Confirmed
Updated 10/19/2022
Read on for more details of what this collaboration will entail and what countries are included.
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Server Maintenance (10/10/2022)
Updated 10/11/2022
Overwatch 2 Servers will undergo emergency maintenance on October 10, 2022. See all of the info regarding the maintenance here!
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Aim Assist Bug- How to Fix Floaty Aim
Updated 10/14/2022
Read on to find out more about this bug and improve your aim technique.
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Server Issues Compensation- Free Cursed Captain Reaper Legendary Skin and More
Updated 10/12/2022
Read on to find out about the compensation bonuses such as the Cursed Reaper Legendary Skin, Health Pack Weapon Charm and 2x Match XP.
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Battle.Net Under DDoS Attack
Updated 10/11/2022
Read on to learn why you need to queue to log in to Battle.net and how DDoS prevents players from playing the game.
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Bastion and Torbjörn Removed Temporarily Due to Bug
Updated 10/21/2022
Read on to find out what this bug was and when you can expect them back.
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Bronze 5 Bug- Competitive Rank Progression Error
Updated 10/14/2022
Read on to find out more about this bug, as well as possible causes and solutions.
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All Removed Maps
Updated 10/11/2022
Read on to find out which maps have been removed, as well as the reasons why!
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Hero Challenges Bug
Updated 10/9/2022
Are your Hero Challenges not appearing? Read on to know what's up!
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Server Maintenance (10/7/2022)
Updated 10/8/2022
Overwatch 2 Servers will undergo scheduled maintenance on October 7, 2022. See all of the info regarding the maintenance here!
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Why Are Some Characters Locked?
Updated 10/11/2022
Read on to learn the reasons why some of your characters are locked!
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All Common Error Codes And How to Fix Them
Updated 10/9/2022
Read on to find out about what causes these bugs and how to fix them!
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Error Code BN-043- How to Fix
Updated 10/9/2022
Read on to check out all the solutions you can try to resolve the BN-043 error!
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How to Fix Rendering Device Lost Error
Updated 10/8/2022
Read on to learn what causes the Rendering Device Lost error and the steps you can take to fix the error!
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Overwatch League October Full Schedule- Get Free OWL Tokens
Updated 10/24/2022
Read on for every date, time and match detailed, as well as info on how to get your free Overwatch Tokens!
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Missing Skins Bug- What to do When Your Skins are Gone
Updated 10/8/2022
Read on to find out more about the bug and how to get your skins back!
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Twitch Drops Now Live! How to Get the Sukajan Kiriko Skin
Updated 10/9/2022
Read on for details on how to unlock this legendary skin and the other cosmetics available through Twitch Drops, as well as how to link you twitch and battle.net accounts.
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What is the Overwatch League (OWL)?
Updated 10/7/2022
Read on to know more about the Overwatch League, the teams, what viewers can get from watching matches, and more!
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Overwatch 2 is Not Loading
Updated 10/7/2022
Read on to check all the ways you can take to get your Overwatch 2 to load again!
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Server Maintenance (10/6/2022)
Updated 10/7/2022
Overwatch 2 Servers will undergo scheduled maintenance on October 6, 2022. See all of the info regarding the maintenance here!
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SMS Protection
Updated 10/7/2022
Read on to check if you're eligible to skip the SMS protection and how to register your number for SMS protection!
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Is Overwatch 2 Free-To-Play?
Updated 10/7/2022
Read on to find out if Overwatch 2 is free-to-play and if cash is required to unlock heroes and cosmetics in the game!
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Account Merge Issue
Updated 10/8/2022
Read on to learn why your account got wiped and the methods you can use to get your account back!
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Can't Invite Friends Bug | All Fixes
Updated 10/11/2022
Read on for more on “can't invite friend”/“friend on different version” error messages in Overwatch 2.
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PvE Mode Release Date
Updated 10/11/2022
Know what to expect once PvE mode comes out!
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How to Redeem Your 2000 Coins
Updated 10/6/2022
Read on to find out more this bug and how to redeem your coins.
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Characters Locked Bug | Fixes
Updated 10/10/2022
Read on to find out more about this Character Lock Bug and how to solve it!
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All New Heroes
Updated 10/14/2022
Read on to find out about Sojourn, Junker Queen and Kiriko's roles, abilities, ultimates and more!
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All New Maps
Updated 10/6/2022
Read on to find out what type of maps these are, where they are based on and more.
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Season 1 Battle Pass
Updated 10/14/2022
See all of the new skins, Heroes, challenges, and other rewards of the Season 1 Battle Pass!
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How to Fix BC-153 Error
Updated 10/9/2022
Read on to check out all the solutions you can try to resolve the BC-153 error!
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0 Players Ahead of You | How to Fix
Updated 10/6/2022
Read on to find out what this means and how to fix this issue.
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How to Fix Error LC- 208
Updated 10/9/2022
Read on to learn how to fix this server error
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All Known Bugs and Issues | How to Fix
Updated 10/14/2022
Read on to learn about all of the gameplay and server bugs currently affecting Overwatch 2
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Overwatch 2 Servers Are Under DDoS Attack
Updated 10/7/2022
Read on to learn why Overwatch 2 servers are currently experiencing problems!
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How to Fix Game Server Connection Failed Error
Updated 10/7/2022
Read on to learn ways you can fix the game server connected failed error!
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How Long Do Queues Take?
Updated 10/7/2022
Read on to learn the average wait times for these queues!
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Defense Matrix Initiative
Updated 10/2/2022
Read all about Overwatch 2's Defense Matrix Initiative!
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Activating SMS Protection
Updated 10/7/2022
Learn to verify your phone number using Battle.net!
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First Time User Experience - Features and Restrictions
Updated 9/29/2022
Learn all about the FTUE, its restrictions and more!
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How to Unlock All Heroes
Updated 10/15/2022
Read on to learn how to unlock the entire roster for Overwatch 2!
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Competitive Play Update
Updated 9/29/2022
Read all the changed the developers made to the competitive mode!
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How to Preload Overwatch 2
Updated 10/11/2022
Read on to learn when you can preload the game!
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Watchpoint Pack Price and Release Date
Updated 9/29/2022
Read a detailed breakdown of the Watchpoint Pack's release date, price, and rewards!
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Content Roadmap
Updated 9/29/2022
Read all about Overwatch 2's upcoming content updates for 2022 and 2023!
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Overwatch 2 Season 1 Details
Updated 10/9/2022
Learn all about Overwatch's first ever Season and all of its new content!
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Cross-Progression Guide
Updated 10/9/2022
Learn more about Overwatch 2's incoming cross-progression and how to enable it!
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Cross-Play Guide
Updated 9/29/2022
Read all about Overwatch 2's cross-platform features!
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Battle Pass Explained
Updated 9/29/2022
Learn everything you need to know about Overwatch 2's upcoming Battle Pass!
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June 16 Overwatch 2 Reveal Event
Updated 9/29/2022
Read more about what went down during Overwatch 2's June 16 Reveal Event!
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How to Get Access to Beta Drops
Updated 9/29/2022
Learn how to get access to the Overwatch 2 Beta.
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When Does Overwatch 2 Beta End?
Updated 10/3/2022
Learn until when the Overwatch 2 Beta ends.
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Is Overwatch 2 Beta on Consoles?
Updated 9/29/2022
Know if and when the Overwatch 2 Beta comes to consoles.
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When Is the Full Game Coming Out?
Updated 10/7/2022
Learn all about overwatch 2's release date.
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Minimum and Recommended System Requirements
Updated 10/9/2022
Learn all about Overwatch 2's PC requirements.
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How to Use the Ping System
Updated 10/5/2022
Read and learn all about the new Ping System.
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List of All Balance Changes and Hero Reworks
Updated 10/3/2022
Read all about the updates to certain heroes.
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List of All Official Overwatch 2 Trailers
Updated 10/18/2022
Watch all the trailers released for Overwatch 2!
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All Shorts and Cinematics
Updated 10/18/2022
Watch all the shorts and cinematics released for Overwatch 2!
Overwatch 2 Patch Notes
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October 25 2022 Patch Notes
Updated 10/25/2022
Read about Bastion and Torbjörn returning back and the Halloween Terror event!
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October 13 2022 Patch Notes
Updated 10/15/2022
Read about the nerf to Zennyata and Competitive Play Updates!
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May 12 2022 Patch Notes
Updated 5/14/2022
Read about the buffs to Baptiste and Sojourn, and Mercy's improved Super Jump tech!
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May 5 2022 Patch Notes
Updated 5/14/2022
Read about Zenyatta's new Snap Kick passive and the Soldier nerfs!
Overwatch 2 Developer Updates
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Post-Launch Updates on Gameplay Maps and Competitive | Developer Blog #6
Updated 10/14/2022
Developers discuss the range of changes and balance updates scheduled for gameplay, maps, and competitive in Season 2.
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Tuning Hero Balance | Developer Blog #5
Updated 10/3/2022
Developers detail all off the buffs and nerfs to Heroes after analyzing Beta play data and community feedback.
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Hero Updates and Junker Queen First Impressions | Developer Blog #4
Updated 10/3/2022
Developers discuss changes to old Heroes and their impressions on the new hero, Junker Queen.
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Hero Balancing and Design Process | Developer Blog #3
Updated 10/3/2022
Developers reveal their hero design process using Moira's new ability as an example.
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Support Improvements & Planned Balance Changes | Developer Blog #2
Updated 5/14/2022
Developers talk about the effect of support balance changes as well as their planned future changes.
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Support Changes and Ranked Overhaul | Developer Blog #1
Updated 9/22/2022
Developers talk about changes to support heroes, UI, and the new scoreboard, as well as news on ranked matches.
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