Overwatch 2 is around the corner, and fans are ready to finally jump into the sequel to Blizzard’s incredibly popular hero-based shooter.
Now thatOverwatchhas permanently shut down, it’s time for heroes everywhere to move on toBlizzard‘s newest game.
Butwhen doesOverwatch 2go live?Read on to find out.
Overwatch 2: When does Overwatch 2 go live?
Overwatch 2 preload is now live forPCplayers who already own Overwatch.
On console, preloading for the game is expected to take place on October 4, at 9am PT / 12pm PT / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST.
The game will then launch later that day on October 4, at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST / 9pm CEST.
Overwatch 2: What’s in the Overwatch 2 Watchpoint Pack?
Players looking to buy the game’s Battle Pass can do so as part of a bundle which also gives out new skins and some in-game currency.
The Battle Pass will feature 80 tiers, with rewards including the new hero, Kiriko, new skins and other items.
Players who purchased the Overwatch 2 Watchpoint Pack will receive:
Blizzard recently revealed new Overwatch 2 hero Kiriko andexplained how the free-to-play game’s battle pass will work.
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The premium battle pass will cost 1,000 Overwatch Coins (equivalent of $10), which can be purchased directly or earned over time by completing weekly challenges.
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