Attention all Overwatch heroes! Overwatch 2 is coming October 4 to PS4 and PS5 as an always-on, free-to-play experience. Team up with friends on PlayStation and enjoy the revamped 5v5 gameplay with all new content rolling out on a seasonal basis. Daily challenges and frequent updates mean there’s always something new to play.
Let’s break it down. Take a look at what’s coming to the game, starting in October.
Overwatch 2 roadmap
October 4 – Season 1
- 3 new heroes: Sojourn, Junker Queen, and a supporting hero yet to be revealed
- 6 new cards: Toronto, New York, Rome, Monte Carlo, Portugal and Rio
- New mode: To push
- 30+ new skins
- New mythical skin
December 6 – Season 2
- New tank hero
- New card
- 30+ new skins
- New mythical skin
- New battle pass
2023 and after
- New heroes
- New maps
- New Modes
- 100+ new skins
- PvE begins
Seasons full of new content
Overwatch will continue to evolve and grow with regular seasonal content rolling out every nine weeks. And, starting in 2023, we’ll delve deeper into the world of Overwatch and the heroes who inhabit it with new narrative experiences and PvE gameplay updates.
With the new Battle Pass system, you’ll be able to unlock themed cosmetic items and complete weekly challenges for unique rewards. Instead of relying on Loot Box luck, you’ll be able to choose how you want to invest and progress to new content throughout each season.
With cross-progression enabled, all of your unlocks, progress, and rewards will transfer seamlessly to any device you’re actively playing on.
Take the fight to new destinations
Overwatch 2 will be a true globetrotting experience. Toronto, New York, Rome, and Monte Carlo will come into play on October 4, along with two new maps.
Battle through the streets of Rio, the iconic Brazilian city and home base of everyone’s favorite DJ, Lucio. And travel to Portugal, a new Push map that transports players to another dynamic and inspired environment to experience the new game mode. Overwatch 2 will regularly roll out more maps so there are always new places to battle.
Competitive 2.0
Along with cosmetic updates, Overwatch 2 will also launch with reworked competitive gameplay.
A revamped scoreboard system will provide players with more detailed information throughout matches as well as an after action report once the match is over.
Skill ratings will no longer update immediately after each game, but will instead wait until after seven wins to evaluate and update. And instead of a numerical skill rating, each skill level will contain five sublevels ranked from highest to lowest.
Are you here for the glory? Stay tuned for more details regarding Competitive 2.0.
Overwatch 2 Beta
Can’t wait until October? Starting June 28, dive into the Overwatch 2 beta.
Fire your railgun and disrupt the battlefield as Sojourn, or wield your ax and solidify your reign as Junker Queen. Fight to propel your robot into the enemy base in the new Push mode. Make global destinations like New York, Rome, Monte Carlo and Rio your battleground with new maps.
The Overwatch 2 beta is available on PS4 and PS5, allowing players to experience all of the above along with the completely revamped 5v5 gameplay.
Head to playoverwatch.com/beta to register !
Each account can only register once; choose your preferred platform to request access. PlayStation players can find more information here on selecting your region to register.
Get a head start with the Watchpoint Pack
You can get a head start with the Watchpoint Pack, including everything you need to get started with Overwatch 2 on Day 1. With the purchase of the pack, you will gain access to exclusive content such as legendary hero skins and an Overwatch 2 player icon, as well as immediate access to the Overwatch 2 beta that launched on June 28.
Let’s resume the fight. Pre-purchase the Watchpoint Bundle available on PlayStation Store today and take a look at what the pack has to offer below:
Arrive in style with two (2) Overwatch 2 legendary hero skins
Kick off your Overwatch 2 collection with a set of two (2) new legendary hero skins – Space Raider Soldier 76 and Space Raider Cassidy.
Premium Battle Pass for Season 1
Overwatch 2 will operate as a live game service that will bring more new maps, features, and modes to battle in a seasonal format. Get started with the Premium Battle Pass for Season 1, which offers unique cosmetics and early access to new heroes and launches alongside Overwatch 2 Early Access on October 4.
Equip yourself with 2000 Overwatch 2 virtual currencies
Overwatch 2 will have a new in-game store experience centered around player choice. With the Watchpoint Bundle, receive 2,000 Overwatch 2 Virtual Currency to level up your Battle Pass or equip new cosmetics for your favorite heroes.
Pre-Purchase Exclusive: Overwatch 2 Player Icon
Purchase the Watchpoint Bundle before October 4 and receive an exclusive Overwatch 2 player icon to use at launch.
Overwatch: Legendary Edition Included
Get started on Overwatch now with Overwatch: Legendary Edition. Customize the look of fan-favorite Overwatch heroes with five (5) epic skins and five (5) legendary skins included in the Watchpoint Bundle.
See you soon on the battlefield. Well done, my love!
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