
The game’s setup will be similar to Epic Games’ Fortnite, wherein PvP is free while PvE content isn’t.

It’s true that Overwatch 2 is free-to-play, however, only for the PvP game modes. With that being said, allow us to explain what exactly the catch is just so everybody would know what to expect. We’re pretty sure everyone is really stoked about the fact that Overwatch 2 is finally free-to-play. This includes the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. The game will launch simultaneously on all platforms. Players will be able to play Overwatch 2 during Early Access beginning October 4, 2022.

Apparently, Blizzard’s hero shooter game is finally going to be free-to-play, at least for PvP. Out of all the announcements during the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, Overwatch 2 was one of the most shocking of all.

The listing will come with a ‘Free Trial’ button during the promo.Blizzard announced that Overwatch 2 Early Access will arrive this October during the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase. Xbox One users, meanwhile, will find their free edition under ‘Overwatch: Origins Edition’ in the Xbox One Store. PC gamers will be able to download Overwatch for free through the Blizzard’s platform, while PS4 players will find it in the PlayStation Store under ‘Overwatch Free Weekend’. Players on Xbox One and PS4 will, however, need Xbox Live Gold and PlayStation Plus subscriptions, respectively. This time around, though, many more players will get access to the free gameplay, thanks to the availability on all three platforms.

It is worth noting here that Overwatch staged a free weekend late last month, but that was only for PC, and was meant to celebrate the first ever Overwatch League Grand Finals. The company also says that anybody who chooses to take the test-drive will be able to keep any progress if they do happen to shell out the money for the Overwatch Legendary Edition as long as they use the same account and platform.
