How to pre-download Overwatch 2 Season 3
With Overwatch 2 Season 2 coming to an end, the third season is just around the corner. Seasonal patches for the action hero shooter are usually deployed through sizeable updates, and the new season is no exception. In fact, players can now start downloading the Season 3 patch ahead of its release.
Blizzard kicks off a pre-download period for every in-game update before it goes live. According to the trend, Overwatch 2’s Season 3 update is now available for players to preload, four days before its official launch.
The upcoming season is set to bring widespread changes to existing systems, including monetization, ranked modes, and more. It will also host new in-game content, including Overwatch 2’s first-ever Control map and a new Battle Pass featuring a mythic Kiriko skin.
Naturally, fans are excited to receive a new content-rich update in their favorite competitive first-person shooter. Preload support for the update is an added advantage, letting players gear up and dive into the new season as soon as it goes live.
According to the latest reports, a new update for Overwatch 2 is now available for installation via the Battle.net launcher. The update is likely the one for Season 3, which will be released on February 7, 2023.
The download size of Season 3’s update is around 4.06GB. Make sure to initiate the pre-download at a time when you don't intend to play the game.
To pre-download the Season 3 update, follow these steps:
Note that if you have automatic updates enabled, the launcher should complete the preload process for the Overwatch 2 Season 3 update, numbered 2.3.0.0.109420, on its own.
Pre-downloading the update saves players from the hassle of installing it after launch. It’s a great perk to have for impatient fans who
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