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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 2 Gets New Vampire-Inspired Support Hero, Map, and Big Character Reworks
Overwatch is getting a brand-new vampire-inspired support hero, as well as the conclusion of Act III in The Reign of Talon storyline and several big character changes.
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.
More Fan-Favorite Overwatch Characters To Become Playable Heroes, According To Game Director
Overwatch director Aaron Keller says Blizzard is “doubling down” on fan-favorite heroes and teases more familiar characters could become playable.
As Overwatch and Diablo Money Rolls In, Blizzard Defies the Odds at Xbox
Blizzard is reportedly Xbox's top-performing studio, and not just because it's had a busy year
Overwatch Season 4’s Battle Pass Changes Make You Grind Even More for Free Currency
Overwatch's season 4 battle pass rework locks free currency at the end of the pass, so it's harder for you to obtain unless you pay
'Overwatch’ Season 4 Makes a Controversial Change to Lifeweaver’s Life Grip
Lifeweaver’s signature ability works differently in Season 4, and some mains fear the change could undermine its lifesaving potential.
D. Mon Enters the Fight in Overwatch Season 4
Overwatch Season 4 Gets Major Battle Pass Update
Overwatch S4: Heroes of Busan is giving its Battle Pass a makeover and adding new features to give players more control over rewards.
Overwatch Brings Back Old Battle Passes And Makes Them Permanent
Overwatch is bringing back old battle passes, and it won't cost you anything if you bought them during their original run.
Overwatch is overhauling its Battle Pass, giving more options to players
Overwatch is set to make its Battle Pass system far more user-friendly, overhauling its tier system, bringing back legacy Battle Passes and more. The post Overwatch is overhauling its Battle Pass, giving more options to players first appeared on KitGuru .
Overwatch Season 4 Adds D.Mon, Emerald Rank, Battle Pass Revamp, and MEKA Mania
Overwatch Season 4: Heroes of Busan is shaping up to be one of the game’s biggest updates of the year. Blizzard has confirmed that the new season introduces D.Mon as a playable Tank Hero alongside the Shooting Star: My MEKA Mania event, a major Battle Pass overhaul, and the new E…
Overwatch "Season 4: Heroes of Busan" Official Trailer
The fun kicks off Aug. 11th
Blizzard Is Now 'Top Performing' Xbox Studio, Mostly Due To Overwatch and Diablo IV Success
Good to know Blizzard is still cooking! Blizzard joined forces with Xbox through the Activision acquisition a few years back, and whilst it's been a rough year for Microsoft's Xbox division, it seems the Overwatch maker is kicking butt. As reported by Windows Central , leaked int…
Overwatch Reveals Future Heroes Will Be Teased Through Easter Eggs
That missing MEKA wasn't just decoration. Blizzard says your Overwatch map investigations are officially worth continuing.
Blizzard Loses the Maestro Behind World of Warcraft and Overwatch
Adam Burgess' departure from the company leaves a huge voice in Blizzard's sonic profile.
Overwatch and World of Warcraft composer Adam Burgess departs Blizzard after 11 years
Adam Burgess may not be a name you’ve heard that often, but if you’ve played Blizzard’s games, you’ve no doubt listened to his music at least once. Burgess, who was a composer for Diablo, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft, announced that he was departing the company after over 11…
New Overwatch Trailer Has Wrecking Ball Committing War Crimes
A new Overwatch hero trailer spotlights Season 4’s new Tank, D. Mon, but it’s the existing hero Wrecking Ball that really steals the show.
August 6 is Going to Be a Big Day for Overwatch Fans
Blizzard reveals the latest Reign of Talon hero coming to Overwatch with a short teaser trailer and a major reveal set for August 6.
Overwatch season 4 will introduce some much-needed map changes to Paraiso and Busan
Blizzard is revamping a handful of Overwatch maps in season 4, including new attack angles in Paraiso and a Junker tower in Busan
Three Overwatch maps are getting a huge rework, and they're coming sooner than you think
Get ready to reacquaint yourselves with Busan, Eichenwalde, and Paraíso in Overwatch, as all three maps will see some pretty big changes.
RTX Spark’s Driver Paves Way For Unofficial eGPU Support On Snapdragon X2 Elite Laptops, Bringing 200+ FPS In Competitive Shooters Like Overwatch, With the Right GPU
The Snapdragon X2 Elite might have doubled down on compute performance, but a multitude of tests show that its GPU continues to be one of the weakest links of the SoC. Fortunately, a user shows that the RTX Spark driver has introduced unofficial eGPU support through a USB4 connec…
It’s a great time to jump back into Overwatch
There was a period pre- and during COVID where I spent, conservatively, over 1,000 hours playing Overwatch and Overwatch 2 (RIP). Most nights, my mates and I would squad up and play for hours, celebrating, raging, and just hanging out in the world that Blizzard had created. Aroun…