When does Overwatch 2 launch today? Release date & time for regions, system requirements, and more
Overwatch 2 is all set to launch and bring a reignited interest in the genre and franchise. Servers of the original game have already been shut down permanently and are set to be replaced by the sequel in due time.
The first title, developed by Blizzard Entertainment, became a global hit when it launched back in 2016. Ranging from casual plays to competitive esports in Overwatch League, the game cultivated a massive player base in the following years.
Overwatch 2, also referred to as OW2, is a free-to-play sequel to its predecessor, and is built on an improved version of the engine. The title will carry over all of the previous heroes and maps, whilst introducing new characters and elements to the game as well.
Overwatch servers are already offline and a 27-hour-long maintenance period is currently going on. The servers will be back online with the launch of OW2 across all of its platforms. Let's take a look at the launch times across all region for all platforms.
The game will be launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via battle.net. It will have cross-play and cross-progression support, and will also let players carry over skins and other progression from the original title.
Blizzard Entertainment has already revealed the system requirements for OW2. The low-range specifications required are in line with other esports games and will certainly make the new title accessible to a larger player base.
The minimum and recommended system requirements for the game on PC are as follows:
OW2 builds upon the tried-and-true gameplay of the original title. It blends in action-filled first-person shooting and strategic map placement with essential teamwork and class-play.
With the sequel, the developers
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