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Overwatch "Cost of Life" Story Time Video with Tashinga Bepete
Yet another Overwatch tale to tell
Overwatch "New Hero: Doctrine" Gameplay Trailer
What's up, Doc?
"We really had to shift our strategy" - How a decade of lessons made Overwatch the PvP king
We spoke to Overwatch Game Director, Aaron Keller, at Blizzcon about how a change of storytelling strategy made Overwatch the PvP king.
Overwatch’s ten new hero releases was ‘the right thing for the game,’ but don’t expect that next year
Overwatch has managed to pull off its promise of having a total of 10 heroes release this year (or it will when Hero 55 goes live), which is a significant step up from the three heroes per year it used to put out. And while that surely meant a lot of work, some of the
Overwatch wants players to "relearn the game" when new heroes drop
As Overwatch continues to expand, we caught up with Game Director Aaron Keller at BlizzCon to ask the inevitable balance question.
Overwatch "Ultimatum Story Time with Chiara Preziosi" Video
Time for another tall tale
Why Blizzard Stopped Protecting The Overwatch Formula To Save The Game
After a successful rebrand earlier this year, the mood around Overwatch has been far more positive recently. Speaking to GameSpot at BlizzCon , associate game director Alec Dawson attributed the recent success to ditching the fear of changing core systems--such as the introductio…
This Is How Blizzard Is Reducing Toxicity In Overwatch
For years, Overwatch had an infamous player toxicity problem. A few years after its successful 2016 debut, the problem became especially bad whenever a new hero was added to the game, and that was an issue Blizzard wanted to solve. How did it do that? By simultaneously dropping f…
Yoasobi Reveal Favorite Overwatch Character | Blizzcon 2026 Interview
J-Pop duo Yoasobi chat with us about its collaboration with Overwatch, its favorite OW characters, and what it's like to make a song for the game.
Blizzard is aware Overwatch fans are tired of seeing its fanciest skins go to the same heroes and it's 'the number one' thing it's working to fix next
Lucio hasn't been forgotten, don't worry.
Overwatch – 10 Years Of Overwatch | Blizzcon 2026 Interview
We chat with Overwatch's game director Aaron Keller and associate game director Alec Dawson about the game's 10 year anniversary, its latest hero Doctrine, and we learn that Tracer used to have laser eyes?
The Best Overwatch Heroes, According To Blizzard
If you've ever wondered which Overwatch heroes the people actually making the game enjoy playing, the answer is surprisingly varied. At BlizzCon 2026 , GameSpot spoke with Overwatch game director Aaron Keller and associate game director Alec Dawson about their personal favorites,…
Overwatch’s Tracer Once Shot Lasers From Her Eyes, And It Could Happen Again
If early iterations of characters had survived the development process, Tracer could have been a very different Overwatch hero. Speaking to GameSpot at BlizzCon 2026 , game director Aaron Keller mentioned that he had been playing Overwatch since 2013, "since Tracer was shooting l…
Sombra's change to Support is the right move, but I fear some Overwatch players may take time to adjust
The Sombra hatred runs deep.
Overwatch Devs Admit Sombra's Rework Took So Long Because They Tried "A Lot Of Things"
Overwatch devs reveal why Sombra's rework took so long at BlizzCon 2026, after trying "a lot of things" to get the Support hero right.
Overwatch's newest hero is yet another example of how Team 4 is on a generational run
I've never been happier to be a support main.
Overwatch Roadhog and Sombra Reworks Revealed
Overwatch is giving fans a first look at the brand-new reworked kits for Roadhog and Sombra, including the latter hero's role change.
Overwatch boss promises turning Sombra into a support hero won't remove "her identity," says he knows everyone found her "anti-fun" and "frustrating"
Aaron Keller admits "we've had issues with Sombra for a while"
Overwatch Ultra Skin Price Increase Leads To $200 Skin Pack
Overwatch players are calling on the community to boycott the wildly expensive Ultra skins, but it doesn't appear to be working.
Overwatch's New Hero Doctrine: Full Ability Kit and Perks Revealed at BlizzCon
Overwatch's 54th hero Doctrine is here and playable ahead of season 5. Here's Doctrine's full kit and ability suite.
Overwatch Devs Confirm That Yes, Tracer Is Still The Game’s Mascot
You heard it here first, folks: Tracer is still the face of Overwatch, despite not being featured in many major collaborations or promotional materials as of late.
Overwatch Reveals First Look at New Omnic Hero for BlizzCon 2026
Blizzard has released a sneaky tease for another new Overwatch Hero after revealing Doctrine just moments ago.
Netflix moving ahead with Diablo series, Blizzard has plans for Overwatch too
Blizzard had more than game announcements at BlizzCon this weekend. The company also confirmed that it is partnering with Netflix to produce a Diablo series, with discussions underway for potential adaptations of other Blizzard franchises. The post Netflix moving ahead with Diabl…
Doctrine Trial Opens Ahead of Overwatch Season 5
Overwatch Doctrine gets a September 12–14 Hero Trial before the Support Hero joins the roster with Season 5, whose launch date remains unannounced.
Overwatch Reveals First Look at New Omnic Hero Coming Later This Year
Blizzard has teased another new Overwatch Hero after revealing Doctrine just moments ago.
BlizzCon 2026: All Changes Coming to Overwatch
Overwatch Season 5 approaches, and with it a new Vampiric Hero, two fresh reworks, and a free mythic skin for players.
Overwatch Giving Away Free Mythic Skin
Overwatch is giving fans the chance to claim one of several Mythic skins completely for free to celebrate the annual Blizzcon.
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony live coverage and how to watch—what's next for Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft
Big announcements are expected at Blizzard's first fan convention since 2023.
Overwatch Season 5 turns Sombra into a support hero, reworks Roadhog to be less annoying, and adds "cool" vampire Doctrine to the roster
He's not a regular vampire, he's a cool vampire
Overwatch Is Reworking Two Of Its Most Criticized Characters
After years of complaints, Overwatch is finally reworking two of its veteran heroes. Announced during BlizzCon 2026's opening ceremony , both Roadhog and Sombra will be receiving major reworks, with Sombra pivoting to being a support hero and Roadhog undergoing changes to make hi…
Overwatch’s Newest Blood-Sucking Character Pushes The Game Even Further Into The Fantasy Genre
Since its inception, Overwatch has positioned itself as an optimistic, science fiction-driven world. Although some characters have introduced an element of the fantastical--the addition of the magical Wuxing University being the most notable tonal shift--the team behind the hero…
Overwatch's Most Divisive Heroes Are Getting Game-Changing Reworks
Blizzard reveals big changes are coming to Overwatch's Roadhog and Sombra at BlizzCon 2026.
Overwatch x LE SSERAFIM event returns Sept. 12th, 2026
K-popping off this weekend
Matt Mercer to DM Questwatch, an Overwatch-themed TTRPG session, live at BlizzCon on September 13
Besides being the voice of Cassidy in Overwatch, you might know Matt Mercer from his other non-voice-acting job, DMing (and now playing) on a little show called Critical Role. Now, it appears those two worlds are set to collide live at BlizzCon 2026 in the form of what Blizzard h…
Le Sserafim Drops Teaser For Overwatch Collab In Their Next Single
They even combined their logo.
'Overwatch' Won't Get Its Most Exciting New Feature In Years Until Next Season
Blizzard delayed adding Unvaulted Passes to Overwatch until the start of Season 5, which is expected to begin in October.
Overwatch BlizzCon 2026 Twitch Drops Officially Revealed
Blizzard reveals the Twitch Drops that Overwatch players can earn just by tuning into the upcoming edition of BlizzCon later in September.
Overwatch Is Getting the Critical Role Treatment With Upcoming TTRPG Adventure
Overwatch and Critical Role combine in the first TTRPG event, Questwatch, featuring Matthew Mercer leading four heroes through the world of Overland.