Overwatch News
Toronto Defiant exit Overwatch League as first team to take buyout
The Toronto Defiant are the first team to take the Overwatch League buyout and exit, saving $6 million dollars in the process.
Will Jagielski-Harrison
Overwatch 2 Battle Pass redesign features past mythic skins
Players will be able to earn any single mythic skin ever released when they progress through the premium Battle Pass.
Amy Chen
Overwatch 2 competitive rework: Ultimate rank, emerald weapons, and rank reset
"When we launch Season 9, we'll also be resetting ranks and bringing placements back to Overwatch 2."
Amy Chen
Overwatch 2 expands Hero Mastery mode and introduces Hero Mastery: Gauntlet
The Hero Mastery game mode will include more characters in Season 8.
Amy Chen
Overwatch 2 teases Space Ranger concept art, kit, and lore
Space Ranger will arrive in Season 12, according to Blizzard.
Amy Chen
Overwatch 2 teases Venture gameplay and abilities
Here's a first look at their abilities.
Amy Chen
From Hanamura to Hanaoka: Overwatch 2 talks inspiration and Hanaoka lore
"All of our maps are beautiful works, and Hanaoka pushes that even further."
Amy Chen
Overwatch World Cup 2023 schedule, teams, scores, and results
Here's everything to know about Overwatch World Cup 2023, including the schedule, teams, players, and more.
Amy Chen
What can Mauga say except “You’re Welcome” in homage to Maui from Moana
The new Overwatch 2 tank Mauga has an emote harkening to The Rock's character Maui from Moana... But how blatant is it? You're welcome.
Will Jagielski-Harrison
Mauga enters Overwatch 2 as first-ever Samoan hero
Hailing from Samoa, Mauga is a new Overwatch 2 tank hero with carefully-designed tattoos. Blizzard talked about the cultural significance of this and more.
Amy Chen
