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Junkrat's Lootbox Hunt
Junkrat's Loot Hunt Junkrat’s Loot Hunt turns the July 31 - August 3 weekend into a reward-fueled blast. Every match you play pushes you closer to Loot Boxes, with flexible challenges that let you go all-in or pace your…
Event1 change - Overwatch®
Overwatch® BlizzCon® Bundle
The Overwatch® BlizzCon® Bundle brings icy domination straight to your collection with four exclusive in-game items inspired by one of Blizzard’s coldest rulers: the Lich Queen Mei Legendary Skin, the Frostmourne Ana We…
Store2 changes - Overwatch®
Junkrat's Lootbox Hunt
Junkrat's Loot Hunt Junkrat’s Loot Hunt turns the July 10 - 13 weekend into a reward-fueled blast. Every match you play pushes you closer to Loot Boxes, with flexible challenges that let you go all-in or pace yourself.…
Event1 change - Overwatch®
Excavation Initiative
Excavation Initiative Excavation Initiative rewards you for doing what you'd already be doing: playing Overwatch. Throughout the season, you'll earn Loot Boxes simply by logging in, completing challenges, winning games,…
Event6 changes - Overwatch®
Anima Strike Meta Event
Anima Strike Meta Event Anima Strike is a three-week event that unfolds as you fight your way through the new Tokyo map, where Shion reigns supreme. Conquer daily and weekly challenges to move across the city, discoveri…
Event8 changesMaps - Overwatch®
Overwatch Reign of Talon - Season 3: Into the Tiger's Den Now Live!
Are you ready to step Into the Tiger’s Den? A new chapter in the Reign of Talon starts here with the arrival of our newest Damage Hero, Shion. As the Hashimoto Clan’s most terrifying elder, Shion brings a dangerous new…
Event4 changesPerformanceMaps - Overwatch®
Season 3: Into the Tiger's Den Livestream | Overwatch Breakdown
Get an even closer look Into the Tiger’s Den during our next Developer Livestream! Steam post image Be sure to submit your Season 3 questions for a chance to have answered LIVE June 16 at 10am PT. Steam post image https…
Announcement1 changeBalance - Overwatch®
End of the Line | Shion Hero Trailer | Overwatch
Shion Hero Trailer Time to find out who the streets of Tokyo really belong to. Join Shion, our newest Hero and the Hashimoto Clan's most terrifying elder, as she battles against Sojourn in our latest Hero Trailer, End o…
Event3 changesGameplayBalance - Overwatch®
Junkrat's Lootbox Hunt
Junkrat's Lootbox Hunt Junkrat’s Loot Hunt turns the June 5-8 weekend into a reward-fueled blast. Every match you play pushes you closer to Loot Boxes, with flexible challenges that let you go all-in or pace yourself. N…
Event1 change - Overwatch®
OWCS Championship Clash - Tokyo 2026
Eight top regional teams are now ready and on their way to Tokyo for Champions Clash! On May 21 at 8PM PT, the team will be kicking off an epic on stage face-off to see WHO will be our stage 1 finals champions. Tune-in…
Announcement1 changeMaps - Overwatch®
OWCS Championship Clash - Tokyo 2026
Eight top regional teams are now ready and on their way to Tokyo for Champions Clash! On May 21 at 8PM PT, the team will be kicking off an epic on stage face-off to see WHO will be our stage 1 finals champions. Tune-in…
Announcement - Overwatch®
Overwatch 10th Anniversary: A Decade of Heroes
Overwatch 10th Anniversary The world could always use more Heroes… and after a decade of fighting for a better future, you’re still answering the call. The Overwatch 10th Anniversary is a celebration of you, coming with…
Event6 changesUI/audioBalance - Overwatch®
Junkrat's Lootbox Hunt
Junkrat's Loot Hunt Junkrat’s Loot Hunt turns the May 8 - 11 weekend into a reward-fueled blast. Every match you play pushes you closer to Loot Boxes, with flexible challenges that let you go all-in or pace yourself. No…
Event1 change - Overwatch®
4v4 Evolved: All Emre
4v4 Evolved: All Emre From April 28 – May 11, eight Emres will spawn in but only one team will claim victory to finish the fight! 4v4 Evolved puts four Emres on one side versus four on the other in a team deathmatch, wh…
Patch notes2 changesGameplayMaps - Overwatch®
Reach Heroic Heights in Reign of Talon - Season 2: Summit
New DPS Hero: Sierra Sierra hits the roster and she’s built different. As Head of Security at Watchpoint: Grand Mesa, she defended against Talon, bridging her fight into the present story. She's also carrying an impactf…
Security25 changesMapsEvent - Overwatch®
Overwatch Reign of Talon - Season 2: Summit Now Live!
The fight for a better future pushes even higher during Season 2: Summit. Our newest Damage Hero is here with the arrival of Sierra. As Head of Security for Watchpoint: Grand Mesa, Sierra takes pride in protecting those…
Security3 changesMapsStore
