The Overwatch 2 launch time is on October 4 at 12 PM Pacific Time. It’s unlocked then, but if you want to get in as soon as possible, you can preload the game. Note that Overwatch 2 will completely replace Overwatch 1 when it comes out, so this is your last chance to play the original! If you’ve played Overwatch 1 before or own the Watchpoint Pack, you’re eligible to preload Overwatch 2 and be ready to launch. Below you’ll find all the Overwatch 2 launch times and dates for the different time zones and when you can preload the game.
Here’s when Overwatch 2 will be released
In the meantime, you can check out all the Overwatch 2 Hero changes here.
Overwatch 2 should go live Oct 4 at 12:00 PDT / 3:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM BST / 9:00 PM CESTAssuming everything goes as planned and there are no other issues – Overwatch 2 could launch on the morning of October 5th, depending on your time zone. As the developers at Blizzard make their final preparations and updates for the launch of Overwatch 2.
However, once the servers are back online, players will know that Overwatch 2 will replace Overwatch 1, bringing with it six new maps, including several new maps for the newest heroes – Sojourn, Junker Queen, and Season 1 Battle Pass character Kiriko. they will notice. for the first premium Battle Pass with the new Push mode and exclusive cosmetics. Returning players should make sure to set up Overwatch 2 cross-progression and account merge before October 4th and consider preloading the game to keep all Hero unlocks and stats.
How to preload Overwatch 2
The option to preload Overwatch 2 prior to its launch on October 4 is only available to returning Overwatch 1 players or those who have purchased the Overwatch 2 Watchpoint Pack on their chosen platform. While there are a few caveats you should be aware of, depending on what platform you plan to pre-install Overwatch 2 on:
– PC players via Battle.net: Overwatch 2 on Battle.net approx. September 30 at 1:30pm PDT/ 16:30pm EDT / 21:30pm BST / 22:30pm CEST. The install size is about 50 GB. If you have automatic updates enabled on Battle.net, the Overwatch 2 update will start on its own, but if automatic updates are not turned on, manually start the download by clicking the gear icon next to the ‘Play’ button. On the Overwatch page and select ‘Check for Updates’.
– Console players: If you’ve played Overwatch 1 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, or Nintendo Switch, or have the Watchpoint Pack on one of those platforms, you can start pre-loading it a few hours before Overwatch 2 launches. 09:00 PDT / 12:00 EDT / 17:00 BST / 6:00 PM CEST on Oct.. The size of the console installation is about 30 GB.
– New players: If you’re a new player and haven’t played Overwatch or don’t have the Watchpoint Pack, you won’t be able to pre-install Overwatch 2. You can start loading as soon as the game starts.
For more information and help, be sure to check this out. final checks article On the Overwatch website.
