<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Overwatch-2 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/overwatch-2 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:38 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Ex-Overwatch director says Blizzard threatened to lay off 1,000 devs if the game didn't make enough money, and blame him for it — "the biggest 'F*** you' moment I had in my career" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/ex-overwatch-director-says-blizzard-threatened-to-lay-off-1-000-devs-if-the-game-didnt-make-enough-money js86HRqdRQDwDCf5A7rnuT Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:38 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:35:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch's massive Season 1 update and Reign of Talon relaunch is live with 5 new hero characters and more — I'm not coming back, but you may want to ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/overwatchs-massive-season-1-update-and-reign-of-talon-relaunch-is-live-with-5-new-hero-characters-and-more Mq3AqXQDUzy6CAW256FJ2C Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:00:19 +0000 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:36:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Everyone is editing their own Jetpack Cats for Overwatch and it's the best thing on the internet right now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/everyone-is-editing-their-own-jetpack-cats-for-overwatch-and-its-the-best-thing-on-the-internet-right-now uB76Umxu4ZbDJdXRQMX5HT Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:30:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch to redesign Anran as Blizzard responds to the VA's criticism — aligning her in-game appearance with expectations ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/overwatch-to-redesign-anran 8cRE5Cryhc6nTRn4DS8EAH Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0000 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:49:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 drops the 2 with a colossal overhaul — the Reign of Talon begins with 5 new characters dropping next week and a freakin' Hello Kitty collab ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/overwatch-2-drops-the-2-with-a-colossal-overhaul-the-reign-of-talon-begins-with-5-new-characters-dropping-next-week-and-a-freakin-hello-kitty-collab JeyK9WuxhUxMdg4wJGMuo8 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:51:03 +0000 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:57:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Diablo reveal Blizzard has been teasing now has an official date — alongside big announcements for Overwatch, World of Warcraft and Hearthstone ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-diablo-reveal-blizzard-has-been-teasing-now-has-an-official-date-alongside-big-announcements-for-overwatch-world-of-warcraft-and-hearthstone 9GKCWsBhawxJkwjCCiLUXC Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:07:24 +0000 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:14:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ My 5 wishes for Blizzard Entertainment in 2026 range from a single-player Overwatch to the return of Starcraft — they may never happen, but a man can dream ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/things-i-wish-from-blizzard-entertainment-in-2026 LNkuA6ZieNKZyyCEMqdwv8 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2’s new support hero Wuyang brings water-based healing and crowd control — here’s why he might be season 18’s meta breaker ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/overwatch-2-wuyang-support-gameplay-reveal ZnkJMvFkTitZMpXAmaagQP Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:36:00 +0000 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:14:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 developers at Blizzard Entertainment form union under Microsoft ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/overwatch-2-team-union-blizzard-entertainment-microsoft e4nWrswVqoY39567YEZKYb Fri, 09 May 2025 19:52:07 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:27:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 joins up with Street Fighter 6 in this dream-come-true collaboration ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-street-fighter-6-dream-come-true-collaboration WNQidh8AvWc7ijBJ6oULAU Fri, 09 May 2025 12:57:59 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:27:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2: All available Heroes, abilities and items in Stadium Mode ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-all-available-heroes-abilities-and-items-in-stadium-mode FzqBshp4TjymnxXL3o6vph Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:39:55 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 Stadium Mode — Best Moira Builds: Best items, powers, and gameplay tips ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch/overwatch-2-stadium-mode-best-moira-builds-best-items-powers-and-gameplay-tips 59aBCcTWm67ZBzTsfAzZjm Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:48:47 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2's Gundam Wing crossover event has been fully revealed with a new trailer ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2s-gundam-wing-crossover-event-has-been-fully-revealed-with-a-new-trailer v7CSKKzHanBg7nAiBED9g5 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:08:30 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:04:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 Stadium Mode — Best Juno Builds: Best items, powers, and gameplay tips ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch/overwatch-2-stadium-mode-best-juno-builds gYBMrQnKGbgq3SjeLb3rsF Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:53:57 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 shows off its ambitious Stadium Mode, new hero, launch date, and more in the new Season 16 gameplay trailer ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-shows-off-its-ambitious-stadium-mode-new-hero-launch-date-and-more-in-the-new-season-16-gameplay-trailer wdYHMCqgYUFgLzTQMwHLv3 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:38:26 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 gets a 'Stadium Mode' gameplay trailer, marking the biggest change the game has seen in years ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-gets-a-stadium-mode-gameplay-trailer-marking-the-biggest-change-the-game-has-seen-in-years 2mDpkcY4zY2aPxbis2bLEa Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:11:47 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rejoice: Overwatch 2's popular 6v6 mode is here to stay — at least during Season 16 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/rejoice-overwatch-2s-popular-6v6-mode-is-here-to-stay-at-least-during-season-16 hihBLdrM6jJYnw4dWSsE5a Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:08:57 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 fights back — closing the gap with Marvel Rivals ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-fights-back-closing-the-gap-with-marvel-rivals 3wAhyctijfrE75GnKzJBPk Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:55:59 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:33:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spoke to Blizzard Entertainment President Johanna Faries on her first year in the job, and how Blizzard games like Warcraft and Overwatch are reaching for greater heights ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/johanna-faries-blizzard-president-interview-past-present-future f3tLmApEQ3a4ipuLCqoKPY Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:30:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:35:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 devs say Stadium is "the biggest game mode we've ever made," and it looks wild enough to make my head spin ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-devs-say-stadium-is-the-biggest-game-mode-and-it-looks-wild-enough-to-make-head-spin 8cwyXX2HP4TVrw2TfghwXe Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:10 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 is fighting back against Marvel Rivals with a crazy third-person mode, ability perks, loot boxes, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-fighting-back-against-marvel-rivals-with-a-crazy-mode-ability-perks-loot-boxes-and-more ZGtwgkSAowCNuwRuPzpRAZ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:10 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2's Perk system radically changes how the game is played ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/overwatch-2-perk-system-radically-changes-game DSety3yMn3TdYoeEHt3Uo6 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2's next hero 'Freja' is a crossbow sniper with an arsenal of explosives ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/overwatch-2-next-hero-freja-explosives cxJXnHoRVuPooAFvQF6G2C Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 teases "groundbreaking PvP gameplay changes" as Marvel Rivals dominates charts — here's when they're coming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-teases-groundbreaking-pvp-gameplay-changes-as-marvel-rivals-dominates-charts-heres-when-theyre-coming DyVB7DpFVqpiZrAEdXFbPY Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:59:42 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Over 8 billion game hours were spent with Blizzard in 2024 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/8-34-billion-game-hours-were-spent-with-blizzard-in-2024 YfDZgLvBQ7LdCbjrX5MMqn Tue, 17 Dec 2024 23:02:04 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:35:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 comes to Xbox Game Pass — but you can't play it on the cloud for one annoying reason ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/overwatch-2-comes-to-xbox-game-pass-but-no-you-cant-play-it-on-the-cloud-for-one-annoying-reason BXvQpmuPugHEiaWo4dRz4P Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:14:16 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 crosses over with World of Warcraft, bringing new skins for characters like Reinhardt — here's when it begins ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/overwatch-2-crosses-over-with-world-of-warcraft-bringing-new-skins-for-characters-like-reinhardt-heres-when-it-begins cQyy9oqc5gYYT29XW39CrA Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:09:50 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:40:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 Season 12: New Frontiers introduces a Martian Support hero, Xbox Game Pass benefits, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/overwatch-2-season-12-new-frontiers-introduces-a-martian-support-hero-xbox-game-pass-benefits-and-more ravGbp4eGLMnWjS5DvPpBA Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:21:25 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:40:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 is testing a 6v6 return, but that alone won't fix the game's biggest problem ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-is-testing-a-6v6-return-but-that-alone-wont-fix-the-games-biggest-problem UiHNTCQa34sYqu7WxzB8EE Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:48:04 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:41:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2's new hero Space Ranger is Juno and is crash-landing in Season 12, but she's playable this weekend ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2s-new-hero-space-ranger-is-juno-and-is-crash-landing-in-season-12-but-shes-playable-this-weekend DNZVCPTyopGe6Wfd8KzQzF Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:21:39 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:41:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 Transformers collaboration rolls out — here's what you need to know ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/overwatch-2-transformers-collaboration-rolls-out-heres-what-you-need-to-know qE2gMifBHNP2Fd4XbHh5bN Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:46:31 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:41:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blizzard partnered with Gunnar to make some LEGENDARY Overwatch blue-light-blocking glasses for gamers ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/wearable-tech/blizzard-partnered-with-gunnar-to-make-some-legendary-overwatch-themed-blue-light-blocking-glasses HwhfjoRM85kaWnB8pNjqBk Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:04:26 +0000 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:16:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2's upcoming Power Rangers-inspired season and Transformers collaboration may convince me to jump back in ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2s-upcoming-power-rangers-themed-season-and-transformers-collaboration-may-convince-me-to-jump-back-in i8FeALUzxpHRozthgauiBS Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:46:36 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:41:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ BlizzCon is skipping 2024 in favor for multiple global events to showcase World of Warcraft, Diablo's expansion, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzcon-is-skipping-2024 zQ4T8Adw9EuTiGWoiBxRef Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:00:52 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:43:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can claim a three pack of free skins for Overwatch 2 for a limited time ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-subscribers-can-claim-a-three-pack-of-free-skins-for-overwatch-2-for-a-limited-time rfaTNANdaaw5ybTe9EXMzL Thu, 25 Apr 2024 03:23:41 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:43:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ I hope Call of Duty's anti-cheat team is paying attention to the latest crack down on unapproved peripherals in Overwatch 2 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-hope-call-of-dutys-anti-cheat-team-is-paying-attention-to-the-latest-crack-down-on-unapproved-peripherals-in-overwatch-2 yoR6G3eniJAhKpvZuPZR7H Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:27:05 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:43:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 Season 10: Venture Forth's roadmap has been announced ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-season-10-venture-forths-roadmap-has-been-announced qok2gFMAjdEmVGAzii58ZX Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:44:44 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:43:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Overwatch 2 April Fools' Day patch notes are here, and they're, uh, "really, really, really balanced" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-overwatch-2-april-fools-day-patch-notes-are-here-and-theyre-uh-really-really-really-balanced yzXSbgSUThGa9Gv7JRd7PQ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:22:52 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:06:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wish Overwatch 2 returned to 6v6? This Workshop custom game brings it back, complete with classic hero balancing ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/wish-overwatch-2-returned-to-6v6-this-workshop-custom-game-brings-it-back-complete-with-classic-hero-balancing nGTUEiGWZkwxL2Y9p9e855 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 20:30:56 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:06:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch's next Damage Hero is Venture and you can try out their earth-shattering abilities in a free trial this weekend ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatchs-next-damage-hero-is-venture-and-you-can-try-out-their-earth-shattering-abilities-in-a-free-trial-this-weekend XJm5UbXHbZFgajpvHAy8uK Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:02:09 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:06:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Overwatch 2 heroes will now be available for everyone, no Battle Pass required ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/new-overwatch-2-heroes-will-now-be-available-for-everyone-no-battle-pass-required ZuP7DkGQpeXsF6EQarzLtb Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:47:10 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:06:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ The release date and visuals for Overwatch 2's crazy Cowboy Bebop collaboration skins has been revealed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-release-date-for-overwatch-2s-crazy-cowboy-bebop-collaboration-skins-has-been-revealed sqWy5JvaYh3X4rXKpE4XTQ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:36:21 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:06:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ This crazy (and unlikely) Overwatch 2 collaboration will finally get to me play the game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/this-crazy-and-unlikely-overwatch-2-collaboration-will-finally-get-to-me-play-the-game syU5sGj5FJu6YvdvoLiXRA Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:06:35 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:06:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 nabs Cowboy Bebop collaboration with skins for Ashe, Cassidy, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/overwatch-2-nabs-cowboy-bebop-collaboration-with-skins-for-ashe-cassidy-and-more o7TEuGgt3mEVoucriFuATR Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:30:39 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:06:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 Season 9 patch notes reveal massive changes to the game's entire structure ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-season-9-patch-notes-reveal-massive-changes QebkHAP7CJi5oBE8DBbT7C Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:43:06 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:07:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 Season 9 is called 'Champions' and this is one of the game's biggest updates ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/overwatch-2-season-9-is-called-champions-and-this-is-one-of-the-games-biggest-updates Z6MnNBahcjYfMSNwSyNZFK Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:48:09 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:07:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blizzard's Overwatch 2 director responds as major upcoming change sends shockwaves through the community: "It was a mistake to talk about this lone change out of context" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-director-responds-as-upcoming-change-sends-shockwaves-through-community G3bqYkeGLKAQf6fG62XbZU Sun, 14 Jan 2024 23:40:50 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:07:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft may lose $120 million as Overwatch League shutdown is confirmed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/microsoft-may-lose-dollar120-million-due-to-the-overwatch-league-shutdown TP3ExGW5PCpw3D6FDCe9MD Sun, 05 Nov 2023 22:11:57 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:08:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Every Overwatch 2 BlizzCon 2023 announcement: Mauga, new heroes, Clash mode, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/every-overwatch-2-blizzcon-2023-announcement-mauga-new-heroes-clash-mode-and-more bmdizBAyLNujMoUVtRnfih Fri, 03 Nov 2023 22:32:23 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:08:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch 2 reveals new hero Mauga, future characters at BlizzCon 2023 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-reveals-new-hero-mauga-future-characters-at-blizzcon-2023 7BtQ2u4TpoRqQ8WDWznvA5 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 18:47:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:08:44 +0000