Can I play Overwatch 1 anymore?

Prior to the release of the sequel, Blizzard Entertainment shut down all Overwatch 1 servers. You can no longer log into the first game to play it.

Can you still play Overwatch 1 now?

Overwatch is no longer on sale as of June 16, 2022, nor available for play as of October 4, 2022, when Overwatch 2 was released. Overwatch 2 is free-to-play, though, we do offer the option to purchase the Overwatch 2: Watchpoint Pack.

Is Overwatch 1 just gone?

After October 2, Overwatch 1 will be permanently replaced by its free-to-play sequel.

How long until Overwatch 1 shuts down?

If you want to get your last few battles in Overwatch 1 out, you're going to want to hurry. The original Overwatch servers are scheduled to go offline on October 3, 2022.

What happens if I bought Overwatch 1?

Overwatch 1 players will have access to all the skins, voice lines and other cosmetics they unlocked in the original game. They will also get access to new Support hero Kiriko immediately. New players who buy the premium Season 1 Battle Pass will get immediate access to Kiriko too.

Can You Still Play Overwatch 1?

Will Overwatch 1 transfer to 2?

What is this? If you played the original Overwatch on PC, your Skins and other cosmetics should transfer over to Overwatch 2 automatically, as long as you're using the same Battle.net ID account.

Does anything from Overwatch 1 carry over?

The short and sweet answer is yes, Overwatch Skins do indeed transfer to Overwatch 2. All your Overwatch cosmetics, Skins, Sprays, Voice Lines, Victory Poses, Highlight Intros, and Icons will carry over into Overwatch 2.

How much is Overwatch 1?

The lootbox system is terrible and I hate blizzard is targeting people with gambling problems, it's extremely scummy, but it's still a wonderful time even if it leverages the worst sort of microtransactions on top of being a full priced $60 game.

Is Overwatch 2 free if I bought Overwatch 1?

Overwatch 2's multiplayer, on its own, is free. No, not free if you owned Overwatch 1.

Do you get a refund if you bought Overwatch 1?

Nope. You bought it, you played it, you don't get refund on it. Welcome to modern gaming.

Do I have to buy Overwatch 2 if I have Overwatch 1?

No. Overwatch 2 is free-to-play. You can make in-game purchases for items like a buying a battle pass, but it's optional and not required to play.

Do you get Overwatch 2 for free if you own Overwatch 1?

The number in the title is a little misleading if you're used to traditional video game sequels. Overwatch 2 more like a second chapter, an iteration on what we already love about the first game. Blizzard also said that anyone that owns the first game will be able to play the second game.