The action of Overwatch. takes place in a technologically advanced, highly stylized future earth. In a time of global crisis, an international task force of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities known as Overwatch had come together to restore peace to a war-torn world. After many years, the group’s influence waned, and it was eventually disbanded. Overwatch might be gone now . . . but the world still needs heroes.

With an emphasis on accessibility and pure fun, Overwatch. brings Blizzard’s signature easy-to-learn, hard-to-master gameplay to the FPS genre. Harnessing the power of their hero of choice, players will join forces in teams of six and battle each other across a range of futuristic global locations, from the hologram-lit streets of London to a bazaar in the shadows of a high-tech Egyptian pyramid. Every battlefield is iconic and built to highlight each character’s unique abilities, and fights can shift from streets to rooftops to open skies within the span of a breath.

While each hero represents a formidable force on their own, players can amplify their potential by assembling into a well-balanced team and creatively combining powers. No matter which hero or playstyle they prefer, players will be able to team up and accomplish the incredible in Overwatch.

As players compete in matches—win or lose—they’ll level up and earn Loot Boxes, each containing a combination of four items players can use to customize their heroes, including in-game credits and cosmetic goodies including skins, sprays, voice lines, and new animations. Among these items are legendary skins that dramatically alter heroes’ appearances, such as the post-apocalyptic Scavenger D.Va, or Lone Wolf Hanzo, which fills Overwatch’s expert bowman with the spirit of the wild.

Join us for the Winter Wonderland!

• Deck the halls with Winter Loot Boxes, stuffed with themed skins, highlight intros, emotes, victory poses, sprays, player icons, and voice lines!
• Face off in a frigid fight to the finish with Mei’s Snowball Offensive! In this 6v6, single-elimination brawl, teams of Meis utilize modified Endothermic Blasters to fire super-powered snowballs to take down enemies in a single hit. Reload at the nearest snow pile, and once your ultimate is charged up, mow down the competition with the semi-automatic snowball launcher!
• Experience winter around the world as the chilly season brings snowfall and winter décor to King’s Row and Hanamura, or dazzle at the aurora australis at Ecopoint: Antarctica!