Overwatch

Overwatch

Shooter • Strategy
2016

Overwatch is an upcoming Shooter/Strategy game releasing on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One. Scheduled to launch on May 24, 2016.

Developed by Blizzard Entertainment and published by Blizzard Entertainment, Square Enix.

Release Date: 05/25/2016

Released
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Story

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.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Genres

ShooterStrategy

Developer

  • Blizzard Entertainment

Publishers

  • Blizzard Entertainment
  • Square Enix

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First person

Multiplayer

  • Online Co-op: 6 playersOnline: up to 12 players
  • Online Co-op: 6 playersOnline: up to 12 players
  • Online Co-op: 6 playersOnline: up to 12 players

Part of

  • Overwatch franchise

Ratings & Reviews

89%
Critic Score
24 reviews
82%
User Score
1101 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionScience fictionComedy

Game Modes

Multiplayer

Key Features

assassinmartial artscyberpunkcyberneticscompetitivegenetic experimentsoldierrobots

Game Engine

Built with Proprietary Engine

Release Information

Primary Release Date

May 24, 2016

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)

May 24, 2016
Worldwide
October 3, 2022
Worldwide

PlayStation 4

May 24, 2016
Worldwide
October 3, 2022
Worldwide

Xbox One

May 24, 2016
Worldwide
October 3, 2022
Worldwide

Nintendo Switch

October 15, 2019
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Overwatch on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Overwatch, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Overwatch