Overwatch

An online first-person shooter franchise focused on teamwork, players in Overwatch take on the roles of iconic heroes, battling it out over objective-based game modes in maps set across the world. Overwatch 2 launched as a free-to-play title on October 4, 2022 for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. While Overwatch 2’s new characters, such as Sojourn and Ramattra have been popular with fans, the new battle pass structure has been contentious. The first Overwatch launched on the PS4, Xbox One, and Windows on May 24, 2016.

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Here’s Why Some Overwatch Heroes Get More Skins Than Others

Blizzard knows the Lúcio fans are starving and is hoping to do better by neglected heroes in 2026

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 4, 2026

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Did Overwatch Just Kill Off A Hero?

The hero shooter is bringing story back in a big way, and it kicked off the season with a major shake-up

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 4, 2026
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Overwatch Is Starting A New Story, But What About The One From Its Cancelled Campaign?

The hero shooter is bringing story back in a big way, but that does mean the one it left behind is staying dead, for now

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 4, 2026
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Overwatch 2 Drops The 2, Is Just Overwatch Again

The change comes as Blizzard is rethinking how it handles story in the hero shooter

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 4, 2026
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Everything Blizzard Announced For Overwatch’s Biggest Update Ever

The hero shooter is dropping the 2 from its name, but adding a lot more

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 4, 2026

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Ranking Blizzard’s Proposed Overwatch 2 Collabs By How Much I Do Or Don’t Want Them

A new survey listed a few dozen possible collaborations, and I want some of them kept as far away from the hero shooter as possible

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 29, 2025
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Kotaku’s Biggest Gaming Culture News For The Week July 05, 2025

There’s always something happening in the world of video games.

Kotaku Staff Published July 5, 2025
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Kotaku’s Opinions For The Week July 05, 2025

We’ve always got an opinion on the world of video games.

Kotaku Staff Published July 5, 2025
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This Pride Month, Overwatch 2 Made Good On A Years-Old Promise

Three years in, Blizzard's Pride event feels more vital than ever

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 30, 2025
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Overwatch 2’s Newest Addition Can’t Seem To Please Anyone

The community is split on the hero shooter’s map voting system

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 30, 2025

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Overwatch 2’s Latest Bug May Be The Most Disruptive The Game’s Ever Had

Players can equip far too many Perks at once right now

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 25, 2025
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After Six Years, Overwatch 2 Finally Acknowledges Soldier: 76’s Gay Ex-Boyfriend Again

Strike Commander Jack Morrison has been ‘out’ since 2019, but the game itself has mostly buried his old relationship

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 22, 2025
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Overwatch 2’s Street Fighter Skins Are A Knockout

Hanzo leads the charge as Ryu, alongside other heroes like Juno, Kiriko, and Winston

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 19, 2025
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Blizzard’s Overwatch Team Just Unionized: ‘What I Want To Protect Most Here Is The People’

The wall-to-wall union of Blizzard Team 4 includes nearly 200 developers

By Ethan Gach Published May 9, 2025
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Overwatch 2’s Street Fighter Collaboration Would Be Cool If The Game Wasn’t Becoming Fortnite

Blizzard has leaned so heavily on crossovers that Overwatch 2 ’s world feels underutilized

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 9, 2025

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Someone Made Marvel Rivals In Overwatch 2, And It Kinda Rules

No one commits to the bit like an Overwatch workshop user

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 1, 2025
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Overwatch 2 Fans Have Thrown Sombra In Jail

Now that the shooter has bans, long-time players are getting payback against bothersome heroes

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 1, 2025
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Everything You Need To Know About Overwatch 2’s Gundam Wing Collaboration

There's more to the event than what you see in the shop

Simon Estey Published April 30, 2025
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We'll also help you take down Hades 2 's Typhon and choose the right perks for your Overwatch 2 support heroes

Kotaku Staff Published April 20, 2025
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Overwatch 2: The Best Perk Choices For Support Heroes

Become a better healer, so maybe your team will blame someone else for losses

Samuel Moreno Published April 17, 2025

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