When was Overwatch released?

Overwatch was released on May 24, 2016.

What platforms is Overwatch available on?

Overwatch is available on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch.

Who developed Overwatch?

Overwatch was developed by Blizzard Entertainment.

Where can I buy Overwatch?

Overwatch is available starting at 0 USD.

Overwatch

About

Join the fight for the future in the world of Overwatch and choose your hero from a diverse cast of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities. Bend time, defy physics, and unleash a dizzying array of extraordinary powers and weapons. Engage your enemies in iconic locations from around the globe in the ultimate team-based shooter.

Storyline

Soldiers. Scientists. Adventurers. Oddities. In a time of global crisis, an international task force of heroes banded together to restore peace to a war-torn world: OVERWATCH. It ended the crisis and helped to maintain peace in the decades that followed, inspiring an era of exploration, innovation, and discovery. But after many years, Overwatch's influence waned, and it was eventually disbanded. Overwatch is gone… but the world still needs heroes.

Where to buy

Prices for US · Updated 9/1/2026

News

Blizzard Reportedly Leads Xbox as 'Top-Performing' Studio Thanks to Overwatch and Diablo - IGN

IGN · 8/9/2026

Epic settles with Fortnite leaker who shared South Park, Minecraft and Overwatch collabs - Video Games Chronicle

Video Games Chronicle · 7/6/2026

Video: Overwatch Official Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch 1 & 2) - Nintendo Life

Nintendo Life · 4/20/2026

Blizzard’s Overwatch (previously known as Overwatch 2) is now available as 60fps Switch 2 version - Video Games Chronicle

Video Games Chronicle · 4/14/2026

Former Overwatch lead Jeff Kaplan has "over 5,000 hours" in Rust and calls it "the pinnacle of PvP games," but his own survival game takes cues from World of Warcraft - GamesRadar+

GamesRadar+ · 3/31/2026

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