Overwatch®
Playing now
52,199−6,953 vs. yesterday
32%of peak
All-time peak
164,636Feb 2026
Playing now
52,199−6,953 vs. yesterday
All-time peak
164,636Feb 2026
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| Community | 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 Weapon Skin , the Lichimari King Weapon Charm , and the Lich Queen Mei Spray . Command frozen power as Lich Queen Mei, channel the dark might of Frostmourne through Ana’s weapon s… | — | |
| Community | 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. No daily pressure, no nonsense… just explosions, progress, and piles of loot! | — | |
| Community | 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, and staying active week after week. The more you play, the more opportunities you'll have to uncover Base, Epic, and Legendary Loot Boxes packed with rewards. No complicated rou… | — | |
| News | 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, discovering Hashimoto, Yokai, and Subway locations, all littered with lore. The deeper you push into Tokyo, the more you uncover, including choices to make on branching paths and fresh re… |
Announcements are the developer’s own posts to the game’s Steam news feed: updates and their patch notes, in-game events, releases and sales. The important ones are marked on the players chart.
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| Major update | 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 arsenal to the battlefield with her dual semi-auto pistols and a motorcycle she can crash into her enemies. Battle through the streets of Tokyo in the all-new Hybrid Map, Neon Ju… | — |
| Esports | 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! Be sure to submit your Season 3 questions for a chance to have answered LIVE June 16 at 10am PT. | — |
| Community | 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 of the Line. Find out what happens next in the Reign of Talon when Season 3: Into the Tiger’s Den arrives on June 16. New Hero: Shion | Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer | Overwat… | — |
| Community | 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. No daily pressure, no nonsense… just explosions, progress, and piles of loot! | — |
| Esports | 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 to cheer on your favorite team! Date JST PST May 22 11:30AM-7:30PM 7:00PM-2:30AM May 23 11:30AM-8:45PM 7:00PM-3:45AM May 24 11:30AM-7:00PM 7:00PM-2:00AM | — |
| News | 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 throwback modes across three weeks, while the entire community works together to unlock rewards. From Classic to Mystery Showdown to Golden, each week revisits a different Overw… | — |
| Community | 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 daily pressure, no nonsense… just explosions, progress, and piles of loot! | — |
| News | 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, where you’re all working to prove your tactics are better than the opposing Emre squad. Plus, the kit you’ll all be using is going to be tuned to make everyone a little more lethal… | — |
| Community | 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 impactful past—her mother was the first test subject in the Soldier Enhancement Program. Sierra has spent years searching for answers, and the trail leads directly to Jack Morrison and… | — |
| Major update | 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 around her, and she does so with an arsenal built for controlling spaces, high and low. Post-Match Accolades are back, giving you the ability to vote for a match’s MVP. And that… | — |
| Community | Sierra Takes Point Sierra Takes Point Talon made their move. Time for Sierra to make them regret it. Join Sierra in her mission to intercept Talon and protect Watchpoint: Grand Mesa in our newest Hero Trailer, Summit Breach. And play as the new Damage Hero when Season 2: Summit launches on April 14 . Sierra Gameplay Trailer Reach heroic new heights with our newest Damage Hero, Sierra! Watchpoint: Grand Mesa’s Hea… | — |
| Community | Underwatch is Taking Over Underwatch The annual Overwatch tradition of turning the game completely upside down is underway again! This year, Underwatch has taken over for two weeks of hilarious chaos from April 1-13. Step into a mode where physics follow no rules, logic takes a vacation, and every match throws something unexpected into the mix. Bring your friends, try Heroes you never touch, and see what breaks... in th… | — |
| Community | Overwatch on WEBTOON Overwatch: Undivided In Overwatch: Undivided , the story continues on WEBTOON, introducing a new way to engage with the narrative. As Talon launches coordinated attacks around the globe under Vendetta's command, Sojourn rallies a fractured team while new Heroes rise to join the fight. Watchpoint: Gibraltar was just the beginning, and the stakes only get higher. Told through weekly episodes, thi… | — |
| Community | Junkrat's Lootbox Hunt Junkrat's Loot Hunt Junkrat’s Loot Hunt turns the March 27 - 30 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 daily pressure, no nonsense… just explosions, progress, and piles of loot! | — |
| News | Player Appreciation Boost — 2XP every March weekend Player Appreciation Boost — 2XP every March weekend Your continued support, matches played, and time in‑game continue to shape where things are headed. We don’t take that lightly. We’re activating Double XP every weekend throughout March — a limited‑time boost to say thanks for continuing to show up. Jump in on any March weekend and enjoy the boost. | — |
| News | Player Appreciation Boost — 2XP every March weekend Player Appreciation Boost — 2XP every March weekend Your continued support, matches played, and time in‑game continue to shape where things are headed. We don’t take that lightly. We’re activating Double XP every weekend throughout March — a limited‑time boost to say thanks for continuing to show up. Jump in on any March weekend and enjoy the boost. | — |
| News | Player Appreciation Boost — 2XP every March weekend Player Appreciation Boost — 2XP every March weekend Your continued support, matches played, and time in‑game continue to shape where things are headed. We don’t take that lightly. We’re activating Double XP every weekend throughout March — a limited‑time boost to say thanks for continuing to show up. Jump in on any March weekend and enjoy the boost. | — |
| Community | Mythic Hop Online! Mei Mythic Hop Online! Mei Hop Online! Mei drops you straight into a streamer fantasy with a bright, shining style that’s all charm. Become an idol with glowing pixels and Snowball’s mischievous flair bringing Mei’s personality to life. But there are some sharp edges buried beneath the sparkling snow, so don’t let the adorable bunnies fool you – they come with some kick! Make combat cuter, keep you… | — |
| News | Player Appreciation Boost — 2XP every March weekend Player Appreciation Boost — 2XP every March weekend Your continued support, matches played, and time in‑game continue to shape where things are headed. We don’t take that lightly. We’re activating Double XP every weekend throughout March — a limited‑time boost to say thanks for continuing to show up. Jump in on any March weekend and enjoy the boost. | — |
| News | Double XP Weekend, Thanks for Playing Week 1! Double XP Weekend! Thanks for Playing Week 1! Your plays helped drive a huge Season 1 launch—and the momentum is still building. As a token of appreciation for showing up, pushing matches forward, and making it happen with us, enjoy a 2XP weekend plus 5 bonus Loot Boxes. Get in‑game and unlock your rewards! | — |
| Community | Roles Refined Subrole Passives Core gameplay gets refined with sub-role passives designed to reinforce your Hero identity. Instead of generic bonuses, you and your Heroes now gain specialized passive traits that align directly with their purpose, playstyle, and strengths. · Sub-role passives replace one-size-fits-all mechanics. · These specialized traits trigger through performance, not background stats. · H… | — |
| Community | Loverwatch Loverwatch Loverwatch is back from 2/13-3/1 to engage on and beyond the battlefield, bringing some light, heartfelt fun for Valentine’s Day. Play through the web event on desktop or mobile, spend time with iconic Heroes, uncover inside jokes and easter eggs, and earn sweet returning rewards along the way. This year, Loverwatch is more accessible than ever, with improved mobile support and new l… | — |
| Esports | New Rosters. New Rivalries. Catch the action live February 13–15 (KST) as OWCS pros debut new heroes and fresh rosters for the first time. Daily Broadcast Schedule Korea Standard Time (KST) 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM KST (Feb 13, Feb 14, Feb 15) Pacific Time (PT) 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM PT (Feb 12–13, Feb 13–14, Feb 14–15) Eastern Time (ET) 1:00 AM – 6:00 AM ET (Feb 13, Feb 14, Feb 15) Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM GMT (… | — |