Since its launch, Overwatch 2 has reached 25 million players in ten days, as announced by Blizzard Entertainment. The cross-platform and free-to-play team-based action game was released on Windows PC via Battle.net, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch consoles earlier this month.
According to Blizzard, Overwatch 2 has already achieved a "daily player base spread near-even across EMEA [Europe, Middle East, and Africa], Asia, and the Americas that's nearly triple the previous daily player peak from the original Overwatch."
For reference, Overwatch 1 had 10 million sales in roughly a month. However, it had sold 60 million copies before Overwatch 2 was released.
Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Ybarra said that the launch of Overwatch 2 had been such an "important moment" for them. He added that they're "thrilled to bring new players from around the world into Overwatch's vibrant universe while welcoming back the existing Blizzard community."
Overwatch 2 Free Rewards
Blizzard announced that players are getting free rewards for their "enduring support" for the game since its launch.
Overwatch 2 player who logs in to the game from October 25 through to the end of Season One will receive a Cursed Captain Reaper Legendary skin and a Health Pack Weapon Charm.
Moreover, players can expect to earn double match XP on the following weekends:
- Starting October 22 at 2:00 a.m. GMT+8, ending October 25 at 2:00 a.m. GMT+8
- Starting October 29 at 2:00 a.m. GMT+8, ending November 1 at 2:00 a.m. GMT+8
- Starting November 25 at 3:00 a.m. GMT+8, ending November 29 at 3:00 a.m. GMT+8
New Hero: Kiriko
Kiriko, the newest Support hero to enter the roster, has been a popular pick thus far, with over two million successful charges and activations of her Kitsune Rush ultimate ability in the first week alone.
More Updates
Overwatch 2 also introduced cross-platform progression, a new five-versus-five multiplayer format, six new maps, the new Push game mode, a new ping system, a redesigned competitive mode, updated appearances for every hero, numerous hero ability kit reworks, updated graphics and audio engines, and more.
Overwatch 2 will receive seasonal updates that frequently include new heroes, maps, game modes, and cosmetics; you can learn more at PlayOverwatch.com. Plans for the game's eagerly anticipated PvE mode's introduction will be disclosed at a later date. Its rollout is scheduled to begin next year.
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