Overwatch
Released August 10, 2023 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
About Overwatch
Overwatch is a free-to-play first-person hero shooter developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Players choose from a large roster of role-based heroes and compete in 5v5 team matches across various objective-based game modes, with both casual and ranked competitive play. Originally released as Overwatch 2 in 2023 as a successor to the 2016 original, the game was rebranded to simply Overwatch in 2026 with a renewed focus on seasonal narrative content and expanded hero rosters.
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8650 |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Recommended
| OS | Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060/ GeForce® GTX 1650 or AMD R9 380/AMD RX 6400 or Intel® Arc™ A770 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Overwatch FAQ
When did Overwatch come out?
Overwatch was released on August 10, 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is Overwatch on PlayStation 5?
Yes. Overwatch launched on PlayStation 5 on October 4, 2022.
Is Overwatch on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Overwatch launched on Xbox Series X|S on October 4, 2022.
Is Overwatch on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Overwatch launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on April 14, 2026.
Who is making Overwatch?
Overwatch is developed by Blizzard Entertainment.
Is Overwatch multiplayer?
Yes. Overwatch supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
Is Overwatch free to play?
Yes, Overwatch is free to play on Steam.
Is Overwatch good?
Steam players rate it "Mostly Negative" — 32% of 426,824 reviews are positive. Critics average 83/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Overwatch?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Overwatch system requirements page.
Overwatch series
4 games in release order
