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Developer AMA: Hero balance and design for future PvP
The Overwatch team hosted a live AMA on /r/Competitiveoverwatch to talk about the recent Overwatch League pro playtest.
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Developer AMA: Hero balance and design for future PvP Dispense some justice in Cassidy’s New Blood Challenge! OverwatchDispense some justice in Cassidy’s New Blood Challenge!
Now through November 23, play games to receive new rewards. Plus, check out the first issue of the latest Overwatch comic: New Blood.Limited time free BattleTag name change OverwatchLimited time free BattleTag name change
As we introduce a new name, you might have the desire to do the same. Read on for more information about changing your BattleTag for free.A monstrous mash: Behind the latest Halloween Terror skins OverwatchA monstrous mash: Behind the latest Halloween Terror skins
Catch up with Overwatch concept artists to discover how they designed legendary new looks for three heroes.Destination: Malevento OverwatchDestination: Malevento
Learn more about the latest Overwatch Deathmatch map from one of its designers.Kick back and enjoy the return of the Overwatch Summer Games! OverwatchKick back and enjoy the return of the Overwatch Summer Games!
The Summer Games are back with hot new content, weekly rewards to earn, and the return of Lúcioball!Cinematic Magic: Inside the visuals and music of Overwatch shorts OverwatchCinematic Magic: Inside the visuals and music of Overwatch shorts
Catch up with members of the cinematics and music teams to discuss what goes into developing visuals and music for animated shorts.A Calamitous Chronicle: Inside Deadlock Rebels with Author Lyndsay Ely OverwatchA Calamitous Chronicle: Inside Deadlock Rebels with Author Lyndsay Ely
Learn more about writing, working with the story team, and capturing characters’ voices from Lyndsay Ely, author of the latest Overwatch novel.Grab your dynamite and get ready for a firefight—Ashe’s Deadlock Challenge is here! OverwatchGrab your dynamite and get ready for a firefight—Ashe’s Deadlock Challenge is here!
Now through July 5, play games to earn rebellious new rewards, including a player icon, sprays featuring your favorite gunslingers, and the Deadlock Ashe skin. Plus, check out Deadlock Rebels, a new Overwatch novel by Lyndsay Ely.Cross-Play is Now Live! OverwatchCross-Play is Now Live!
Group up with your friends for Overwatch – Regardless of where they play!Environment States in Overwatch 2: Behind the scenes with the engineering team OverwatchEnvironment States in Overwatch 2: Behind the scenes with the engineering team
Overwatch developers give a sneak peek of Environment States in Overwatch 2 and what goes into improving the game’s engine.Overwatch Double XP Weekend | June 4-8 OverwatchOverwatch Double XP Weekend | June 4-8
Thanks for a great year, heroes! To celebrate, all players who log in this weekend will earn DOUBLE XP.Funk and flavor: Behind the new Overwatch Anniversary skins OverwatchFunk and flavor: Behind the new Overwatch Anniversary skins
Learn more about how Overwatch artist David Kang helped bring the latest Baptiste and Junkrat skins to life.First look at the player-versus-player changes coming to Overwatch 2 OverwatchFirst look at the player-versus-player changes coming to Overwatch 2
Group up with the development team to get a first look at the player-versus-player (PvP) changes coming to Overwatch 2! From new maps to major gameplay updates, we’re rethinking Overwatch's PvP experience.Celebrate five years of Overwatch with past brawls and new loot! OverwatchCelebrate five years of Overwatch with past brawls and new loot!
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Delve into the past to discover how Overwatch concept artists, joined by character designer Yusuke Kozaki, created some of this year’s skins.The Overwatch Archives event returns with new loot and deadlier challenges OverwatchThe Overwatch Archives event returns with new loot and deadlier challenges
We’ve re-opened the Overwatch Archives with deadly new Challenge Missions, new ways to earn weekly rewards, and some museum-quality skins and loot!Inside Overwatch: Balance Design and the Experimental Card OverwatchInside Overwatch: Balance Design and the Experimental Card
Find out more about the team behind balance design and discover how the Overwatch community took a shot at creating the perfect patch notes.Creating the #1 Pachimari Fan: Behind the scenes of Pachimari Roadhog OverwatchCreating the #1 Pachimari Fan: Behind the scenes of Pachimari Roadhog
The inventor of the Pachimari and one of the concept artists behind Roadhog’s new PachiMarchi skin discusses designing skins and the legacy of his squeaky creation.Become the ultimate Pachimari fan in the PachiMarchi Challenge! OverwatchBecome the ultimate Pachimari fan in the PachiMarchi Challenge!
PachiMarchi, a celebration of the lovable half-onion, half-octopus, is here! Now through March 22, win games to earn delightful new rewards.Overwatch at BlizzConline: A recap OverwatchOverwatch at BlizzConline: A recap
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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. -Asa
