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Overwatch at BlizzConline: A recap Behind the Scenes of Overwatch 2’s Development OverwatchBehind the Scenes of Overwatch 2’s Development
Learn more about new maps, PvP updates, hero missions, and more.A beast of a time: Behind Tiger Huntress Ashe and Pale Serpent Widowmaker OverwatchA beast of a time: Behind Tiger Huntress Ashe and Pale Serpent Widowmaker
Concept artists David Kang and Tim Guo talk Lunar New Year and mythological inspirations.Behind the scenes of Bounty Hunter OverwatchBehind the scenes of Bounty Hunter
Meet Michael Liaw, the game designer putting your outlaw skills to the test.Together We Are Strong! - Designing Zarya in Overwatch and Heroes of the Storm OverwatchTogether We Are Strong! - Designing Zarya in Overwatch and Heroes of the Storm
Find out what goes into designing an iconic Hero that exists in two Blizzard universes.Next Stop: Kanezaka OverwatchNext Stop: Kanezaka
Learn about the ins and outs of the newest Overwatch map from four of its creators.Claim your Honor in the Overwatch League Flash Ops: Kanezaka Community Tournament OverwatchClaim your Honor in the Overwatch League Flash Ops: Kanezaka Community Tournament
Take part in a $10,000 open 4v4 Team Deathmatch tournament!Unleash the storm in the Kanezaka Challenge! OverwatchUnleash the storm in the Kanezaka Challenge!
Conquer the competition on the newest team Deathmatch map, Kanezaka! Plus, earn rich new rewards—including the Kyōgisha Hanzo skin—by winning games and watching Overwatch on Twitch.[CORRESPONDENCE] Post for Toshiro Yamagami Overwatch[CORRESPONDENCE] Post for Toshiro Yamagami
As winter leads to spring, let me write a letter of lightness. Perhaps it will grant us both a little peace, even as I turn my blade to keeping the peace here from shattering altogether. -AsaSnow Much Fun: Behind Penguin Mei and Toybot Zenyatta OverwatchSnow Much Fun: Behind Penguin Mei and Toybot Zenyatta
The artists behind Penguin Mei and Toybot Zenyatta talk tin robots, changing faces, and Antarctic wildlife.Freeze the Day: Behind the Newest Winter Wonderland Brawl OverwatchFreeze the Day: Behind the Newest Winter Wonderland Brawl
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Freezethaw Elimination from one of its creators, associate level designer Trey Spisak.Inside the Latest Overwatch Short Story with Author Christie Golden OverwatchInside the Latest Overwatch Short Story with Author Christie Golden
“Stone by Stone” author Christie Golden discusses writing, her foray into the Overwatch universe, and being one within the Iris.The Whats, Whys, and Hows of the Overwatch Priority Pass OverwatchThe Whats, Whys, and Hows of the Overwatch Priority Pass
Learn more about the Priority Pass feature now testing on the PTR from principal game designer Scott Mercer.Stroke by Stroke: Community Artist JaviDraws on Designing Symmetra Sprays OverwatchStroke by Stroke: Community Artist JaviDraws on Designing Symmetra Sprays
JaviDraws talks about the art industry, what Symmetra means to her, and designing sprays for Overwatch.Restore order to the battlefield in Symmetra’s Restoration Challenge! OverwatchRestore order to the battlefield in Symmetra’s Restoration Challenge!
Earn new rewards—including Marammat Symmetra, inspired by Christie Golden’s new short story, “Stone by Stone”—by winning games and watching Overwatch on Twitch.Six Tails and a Whole Lot of Tools: Behind the Scenes of Shin-Ryeong D.Va OverwatchSix Tails and a Whole Lot of Tools: Behind the Scenes of Shin-Ryeong D.Va
The artists behind Shin-Ryeong D.Va share more about the creation of her fiercest skin yet.What it’s like to work on Overwatch as a concept artist OverwatchWhat it’s like to work on Overwatch as a concept artist
Concept artists on the Overwatch team are "idea salespeople."Traces of Tracer: A History of the First Overwatch Hero OverwatchTraces of Tracer: A History of the First Overwatch Hero
Before you dive into issue #2 of Tracer’s titular comic, London Calling, discover more about how the most iconic character of Overwatch became who she is today.Comic Book Tracer: Cheers, love! The artist’s here OverwatchComic Book Tracer: Cheers, love! The artist’s here
We spoke with character art director Arnold Tsang about the creative process behind the latest Overwatch challenge skin, his love for comics, and what Tracer means to him.Blink into battle in Tracer’s Comic Challenge! OverwatchBlink into battle in Tracer’s Comic Challenge!
Join the fight and earn limited-time rewards, including Comic Book Tracer (epic), by winning games and watching Overwatch on Twitch.Dive Into the Overwatch Summer Games With Concept Artists OverwatchDive Into the Overwatch Summer Games With Concept Artists
We caught up with concept artists Kejun Wang and Daryl Tan, the minds behind Feskarn Brigitte and Lifeguard Pharah, to discuss their design processes and how they came up with two of this year’s hot new Overwatch Summer Games skins.What it’s like to work on Overwatch’s tools and engine OverwatchWhat it’s like to work on Overwatch’s tools and engine
Over 2.7 million lines of code power the tools that support Overwatch. The Architechs on Overwatch’s engine and tools teams are the keepers of that legacy.Take the stage in Sigma’s Maestro Challenge! OverwatchTake the stage in Sigma’s Maestro Challenge!
Join the ensemble and earn limited-time rewards, including Maestro Sigma (legendary), by winning games and watching Overwatch on Twitch.Overwatch: Cities & Countries Soundtrack Release OverwatchOverwatch: Cities & Countries Soundtrack Release
Enjoy the globetrotting music from Overwatch’s maps and missions with the Overwatch: Cities & Countries soundtrack!Open Queue mode is now live in Competitive Play OverwatchOpen Queue mode is now live in Competitive Play
With the launch of Season 23, Overwatch players will be able to enjoy a new option in Competitive mode with the addition of Open Queue, available starting July 2.Cheers to Four Years: Dev Memories of Overwatch OverwatchCheers to Four Years: Dev Memories of Overwatch
The Overwatch team shares some of their favorite memories from the game’s development and the past four years of fun.Overwatch Double XP Weekend | June 5-9 OverwatchOverwatch Double XP Weekend | June 5-9
Thanks for a great year, heroes! To celebrate, all players who log in this weekend will earn DOUBLE XP.Meet the big, bad concept artist behind Little Red Ashe OverwatchMeet the big, bad concept artist behind Little Red Ashe
Overwatch concept artist Qiu Fang shares the story behind his rugged take on a beloved folk tale.Official Overwatch Novel: The Hero of Numbani OverwatchOfficial Overwatch Novel: The Hero of Numbani
The first official Overwatch novel from critically acclaimed author Nicky Drayden is coming June 2! The Hero of Numbani tells the full story behind Efi and Orisa’s heroic origins, offers a glimpse into Talon’s machinations in Numbani, and provides some must-know hints at things to come.From Zero Hour to Hero: Inside Echo’s Audio OverwatchFrom Zero Hour to Hero: Inside Echo’s Audio
Fighter jet. Blue. Easy-listening music. For most, seeing these listed side-by-side might prompt an eyebrow raise or a second glance. But for Geoff Garnett, senior sound designer on Overwatch? These concepts comprise the 750+ voice line-strong audio core of the game’s newest hero, Echo.
