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August 10, 2023

Overwatch® 2

Strategy MMORPG Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)

Summary

A fast tactical pitch for elite competitors, Overwatch 2 is a 5v5 hero shooter from Blizzard Entertainment that blends strategy, action, and precise shooter fundamentals. Released October 4, 2022, it fields over 35 distinct heroes across dynamic maps and objective modes, rewarding crisp mechanics, smart ult economy, and disciplined teamwork. Ranked play and seasonal updates keep the meta shifting, while role queues, counters, and map rotations encourage mastery and bold, pro-level shotcalling. On PC and PlayStation 5, responsive controls and cross-play feed the esports scene with highlight-friendly plays and clutch turnarounds. For fans of team shooter games like Apex Legends and those scanning lists of the best shooter games 2024, this hero roster, high skill ceiling, and leaderboard grind make a convincing case for long-term progression, squad synergy, and champion status.

Developers

Blizzard Entertainment

Publishers

Blizzard Entertainment
Activision Blizzard

Genres

Strategy
MMORPG
Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)
Shooter
Action

Platforms

Pc Microsoft Windows
Nintendo Switch 2
Playstation 5
Xbox One
Pc
Xbox Series Xs
Playstation 4
Xbox Series
Xbox Series Sx
Nintendo Switch
Windows

Release Date

August 10, 2023

Metacritic Score

78

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