Overwatch 2 launches later today, and I’m expecting some measure of confusing about all this from new players, so hopefully this cleared a few things up.įollow me on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
Fundamentally, Overwatch 2 is free, and I think Blizzard is not wise to be obscuring that fact at every turn. But the basics are that no, you do not need to buy the $40 thing that Blizzard will be shoving in your face at every turn. I don’t think there’s a way to skip this process, and I don’t think the $40 Watchpoint Pack does that, but the messaging is so confusing I’m not even 100% sure. But Blizzard has said it’s going to take 100 matches or so for brand new players to unlock the full roster of characters, a way of onboarding without overwhelming them. Thankfully, the download size is expected to be smaller, at roughly 30 GB.Existing players/Overwatch 1 owners should have access to all the original Overwatch heroes when they start Overwatch 2. The game will then go live at approximately 12:00 p.m. To download it manually, click on the gear icon on the right side of the play button and select "Check for Updates."Ĭonsole players will sadly only be able to pre-download the game on launch day, at 9:00 a.m. Players with automatic updates enabled on will have the download happen automatically in the background. The game will be an approximately 50 GB download size. PC Overwatch 2 players will be able to pre-load the game at 1:30 p.m. How to Pre-Load Overwatch 2: Times and Platforms Make sure you’re ready to play #Overwatch2 on Day 1: /kJMKplvnv0- Overwatch September 28, 2022įortunately, Blizzard have enabled pre-loading for Overwatch 2 across all applicable devices. If you learn quick, you can flex on some of the newer, inexperienced players and get a step up in working through the game's brand new battle pass. Being one of the first players to jump into a game during its global release offers an incredible advantage. Here's how to pre-load the game ahead of time.Īs players gear up to play Overwatch 2 in all its free-to-play glory, one of the most crucial steps for keen players is to pre-load the game ahead of launch. Overwatch 2 is set to launch in less than a week.
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