![Artwork for Overwatch 2 showing a selection of its heroes posing dramatically against a reddening sky.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-tier-list-1.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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Essential | Overwatch Review
O Kaplan! My Kaplan!
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Overwatch 2 exploring reintroduction of 6v6 in a series of upcoming tests
"We always remain open-minded to re-evaluating our decisions."
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Overwatch 2 release time, and when Overwatch 1 is shutting down
When to say farewell to the original Overwatch - and hello to its sequel.
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Feature | Don't diss patch notes - they're more exciting than we're willing to admit
Bullet-point lust.
![Artwork for Overwatch 2 showing a selection of its heroes posing dramatically against a reddening sky.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-tier-list-1.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![A ridiculous photograph of two middle-aged people sitting in a park and getting very excited about whatever it is they're looking at on a laptop.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/AdobeStock_284840120_16-9_excited_resized.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Don't diss patch notes - they're more exciting than we're willing to admit
![A vibrant illustration from Hades of the Greek god Hermes, who's running with his cloak and toga flowing.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/hermes_hades.jpeg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Screenshot from Overwatch 2 showing a character levitating a strange purple orb](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Blizzard-Overwatch-2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Blizzard bring games back to China via new NetEase agreement
![Artwork for Overwatch 2 showing a selection of its heroes posing dramatically against a reddening sky.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-tier-list-1.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![This new Overwatch animated mini-series, Genesis, debuts later this week](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Screenshot-2023-07-02-at-14.17.51.png?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
This new Overwatch animated mini-series, Genesis, debuts later this week
![Blizzard hops on controversial AI train with concept art tool](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/wow_bWPmDr4.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Blizzard hops on controversial AI train with concept art tool
![A white BlizzCon logo on a blue gradient background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/blizzcon-logo_uoLgdeF.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
BlizzCon returns this November for its first in-person event since 2019
![NetEase's Blizzard team disbands following collapse of 14-year Chinese deal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/diablo_fcPRDgs.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
NetEase's Blizzard team disbands following collapse of 14-year Chinese deal
![Retailers are still selling physical copies of Overwatch even though it no longer exists](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/digitalfoundry-2016-overwatch-face-off-1462882071808.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Retailers are still selling physical copies of Overwatch even though it no longer exists
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![Overwatch 2 release time, and when Overwatch 1 is shutting down](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-release-time-shutdown.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Overwatch 2 release time, and when Overwatch 1 is shutting down
![This is the moment Overwatch 1 died forever](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-release-time-shutdown.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Players say goodbye to Overwatch](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/OW_heroes.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Overwatch 2 asks new players to unlock characters over 100 matches](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/kiriko_overwatch2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Muscled Overwatch 2 hero Junker Queen shrugs to the camera.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/junkerqueen_overwatch2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Blizzard details Overwatch account merging ahead of cross-progression launch](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Overwatch-2-beta-release-date-and-time%2C-and-how-to-sign-up-for-Overwatch-2-beta.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Blizzard details Overwatch account merging ahead of cross-progression launch
![Overwatch loot boxes will be withdrawn from sale at the end of the month](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Untitled-2_XAzE2s3.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Overwatch loot boxes will be withdrawn from sale at the end of the month
![Blizzard responds to fan outcry after Overwatch 2 microtransaction debacle](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2_pUyHjKq.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Blizzard responds to fan outcry after Overwatch 2 microtransaction debacle
![Can we really only be wowed by something once?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/tracer_art.png?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Blizzard confirms Overwatch 2 will replace its predecessor](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Overwatch-2-beta-release-date-and-time%2C-and-how-to-sign-up-for-Overwatch-2-beta.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Overwatch 2 beta release time, end date, and how to sign up for Overwatch 2 beta](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Overwatch-2-beta-release-date-and-time%2C-and-how-to-sign-up-for-Overwatch-2-beta.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Overwatch 2 beta release time, end date, and how to sign up for Overwatch 2 beta
![Overwatch currencies will be transferred into sequel](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-junker-queen.jpeg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Overwatch currencies will be transferred into sequel
![Overwatch 2 ditching lootboxes for seasonal battle pass and in-game store](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-junker-queen.jpeg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Overwatch 2 ditching lootboxes for seasonal battle pass and in-game store
![Overwatch 2's second closed beta starts later this month](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-junker-queen.jpeg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)