Overwatch 2 - Blizzard's free first person shooter

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Overwatch 2 is the next chapter in the popular hero shooter series. It builds on the original game by improving graphics, making gameplay faster, and updating character roles. As a game that you can play for free, Overwatch 2 aims to keep players involved and competitive. It is available on Steam and if you have a Windows PC, you can play it without any issues.

Gameplay and what you need to know about Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 brings some exciting changes to the game:

  • Team Size: The game now has teams of five instead of six. This change makes the game faster and easier to follow.
  • New Roles for Heroes: Damage heroes are quicker, support heroes can heal themselves over time, and tanks are more powerful and can attack more.
  • Updated Looks: Characters have new looks to show the passage of time since the first game.
  • New Game Mode - Push: In this mode, teams compete to move a robot across the map to the opponent's side, adding a fun new challenge.
  • Changes to Maps: Some older map types are gone because they weren’t balanced well. New maps and hiding spots have been added to keep the game fair.
  • Better Teamwork Tools: A new system lets players point out important spots on the map to teammates, helping everyone work together better.

Is Overwatch 2 still free?

Yes, Overwatch 2 is a free game. You can play without buying it, and it makes money through a battle pass and a store within the game where you can buy cosmetic items.

How many GB is Overwatch 2 PC?

To install Overwatch 2, you need at least 50 GB of free space on your computer. This space is needed for all the game’s detailed designs and various maps.

Overwatch 2 system requirements

As mentioned, this game needs better specs than the first one as Blizzard improved the graphics and different aspects in this one. Here ar ethe office system requirements: 

MINIMUM:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • 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
  • Storage: 50 GB available space

RECOMMENDED:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • 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
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Pros

    • Better graphics than the first one
    • Free-to-play unlike the original game
    • Came with a new game mode
  • Cons

    • Stutters even on the menu
    • Too many toxic players
    • New engine is highly criticized by players

Specifications

Platform
Windows
Language
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License

Free

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Developer
Blizzard Entertainment

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