The exact Overwatch 2 release date and time as per different regions have been shared below along with the details on preloading and cross-platform features.
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| Overwatch 2 release date and time zones |
Although Overwatch 2 is a good game, its growth might be much better. A massive roster of 35 heroes, with one new hero per role at launch, the brand-new Push mode, as well as some brand-new maps for gamers to engage in combat are all included in this game.
Additionally, as Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play game, players on all platforms will have access to a tonne of exciting new content. Overwatch garnered Game of the Year awards for the first installment, and rightfully so. The sequel is anticipated to be just as good.
Instead of the 6v6 configuration that was the hallmark of the first game, Overwatch 2 adopts a 5v5 structure. Blizzard has significantly improved and modified the game's current Tank class heroes while also making balance adjustments to other heroes all around in order to make up for each team having one fewer member.
Overwatch 2 is about to be released to players throughout the world. Below is when the upcoming multiplayer shooter Overwatch 2 will be available in your nation on several gaming platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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Overwatch 2 release date and time
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed that the current Overwatch 1 servers will be permanently disabled to smooth their migration to OW2, as the entire Overwatch community waits for the release of the game's sequel. OW1 will no longer be playable on October 2 or 3, according to your time zone.
Additionally, Blizzard has disclosed that the game's servers would be down on October 2/3, 27 hours before the actual launch of OW2, for maintenance. On October 4, 2022, Overwatch 2 is slated to launch for the Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PC. The specific date and time of the game's launch have also been made public.
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What Time Does Overwatch 2 Launch?
On September 27, 2022, Blizzard Entertainment published an official blog post stating that "Overwatch 2 is anticipated to be online worldwide at around 12:00 p.m. PDT on October 4."
Most time zones will see the release of Overwatch 2 on October 4, while some, including Seoul and Sydney, won't see it until October 5. We have listed the precise times that Overwatch 2 will go live if you're curious to know when will Overwatch 2 launch in your local time zone.
4 October 2022
- 12:00 p.m. PT (United States)
- 2:00 p.m. CT (United States)
- 3:00 p.m. ET (United States)
- 7:00 p.m. GMT
- 8:00 p.m. BST (United Kingdom)
- 9:00 p.m. CET (Europe)
- 10:00 p.m. MSK (Russia)
5 October 2022
- 12:30 a.m. IST (India)
- 03:00 a.m. CST (China)
- 4:00 a.m. JST (Japan)
- 06:00 a.m. AUS (Australia)
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Preloading Overwatch 2
The release date for Overwatch 2 is October 4, 2022. But now that Overwatch 2 is available for pre-installation, users may skip annoying wait times and horrible downloading on launch day.
- How to preload Overwatch 2 on Console
Overwatch 2 will only require 30GB of storage on consoles, thus console users will have to wait until October 4, 2022, at 12 p.m. ET, to preload the game.
For the Overwatch preview on PlayStation 4 and 5, click "Options" and choose "Check for Update."
Go to My Games & Apps for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, scroll down, find the "Manage" option, and choose "Updates."
Press the + button on the Overwatch preview on Nintendo Switch, then select "Software Update."
- How To Install Overwatch 2 on PC
If you own Overwatch, Battle.net will naturally update it to Overwatch 2 unless you turn automatic upgrading off. On September 30, 2022, at 4:30 am ET, Overwatch 2 will be available for preloading. But keep in mind that in contrast to consoles, the pre-installation of Overwatch 2 on PC needs 50GB of space.
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Do we have cross-play in Overwatch 2?
The PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms will all be able to play the game. Gamers can now take advantage of a fully integrated cross-platform play experience with Overwatch 2.
So, hours of enjoyment are waiting, regardless of the consoles you and your buddies own.
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