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How to Download Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 - How to Download Overwatch 2
Newcomers looking to jump into Overwatch 2 will first have to create an account from Battle.net and download its launcher. Read on to learn how to download and start playing Overwatch 2!

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How to Download Overwatch 2

How to Download Overwatch 2
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Create a Battle.net Account

A Battle.net Account is required to play Overwatch 2 on every platform. You can create your own Battle.net account here!

How to Create a Battle.net Account
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Input your country and date of birth.
2 Signup with Google
Alternatively, you can sign-up by connecting to your Facebook, Apple, or Google accounts.
3 Give First and Last Names
Give your first and last name.
4 Identify Your Account
Input the email address you will use.
5 Review Terms
Review the terms.
6 Set Password
Set your password.
7 Create your Battle Tag
Create your unique Battle Tag.
8 Download Battlenet
Download the Battle.net App.
9 Overwatch 2 - Log in Battle net app
Once you finish installing the Battle.net App, open it and log in with your newly created account.
10 Overwatch 2 - Download Overwatch 2
When you're done logging in, select the "All Games" tab in the launcher and select Overwatch 2 from the list.
11 Overwatch 2 - Finish
In the Overwatch 2 page, click on the "Play For Free" button to start downloading Overwatch 2!

Phone Number Is Required

Enter Phone Number
To play Overwatch 2 as a newcomer, you need to provide a phone number and have it verified through their website. This is due to the SMS protection put in place by Blizzard to ensure the game is well protected against cheaters.

Visit https://account.battle.net/, log in to your account and set your phone number in "Account Details".

SMS Protection: Requirements & How to Enable

Pre-Load Availability

Pre-Downloads Were Available Starting September 30


Before Overwatch 2's release, existing Overwatch players and those who purchased the Watchpoint Pack were able to preload the game at 1:30 PM (PDT) on September 30, 2022. Existing console players, on the other hand, were only able to pre-load the game by 9:00 AM (PDT) on October 4, 2022.

Players who didn't own Overwatch 1 or the Watchpoint Pack were not allowed to pre-load the game until Overwatch 2's release on October 4, 2022.

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