We’re at the doorstep of a new chapter in Overwatch, with new maps, heroes, game modes, skins and more in a revised gameplay and enhanced. From today you can pre-download Overwatch 2, so you’re ready to jump in on the 4 October 2023!
Existing users already existing and owners of the Observatory Pack can already download Overwatch 2! If you have automatic updates enabled, you don’t need to worry — Battle.net will handle it automatically; otherwise, you must manually activate the download by clicking the gear icon to the right of the start button and selecting “Check for Updates”. Existing console players can pre-download the game starting at 9:00 PDT on October 4.

Overwatch will be available until 2 October, and on 3 October the game will go offline to allow Blizzard to prepare the servers. In the meantime, you can spend your credits on cosmetic items, all available for a limited time. With the purchase of the Observatory Pack, you’ll have the chance to obtain exclusive skins, 2,000 Overwatch coins, the Premium Battle Pass of the Season 1, and immediate access to the new arrival among the heroes of Overwatch: Kiriko!