Have to buy Overwatch again?

Once you register a Blizzard Entertainment account and purchase Overwatch on it, Overwatch will forever be linked to that account. This means that when you buy a new computer, all you'd need to do is to reinstall the Overwatch application and login to your account.

Why can't i buy Overwatch 1 anymore?

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.

Why does it say I have to buy Overwatch?

The error you received would indicate you are logging into a Blizzard account (email) that does not have Overwatch registered to it. if you previously purchased Overwatch, make sure the purchase has completed.

What happens if I already bought Overwatch?

If you owned Overwatch prior to June 23, 2022 you will have received the Founder's Pack, not a free Battle Pass. You can check out what's included in the Founder's Pack here.

Will I have to pay for Overwatch 2?

Overwatch 2 is free-to-play, but you need to connect a valid mobile phone number to your account.

Overwatch 2 - Before You Buy

Is Overwatch 2 permanently free?

Yes, Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play game, meaning anyone can jump into the action without having to open their wallet.

Is Overwatch 2 free if you already have 1?

The Watchpoint Pack is the new, paid battle pass and a bunch of cosmetics. Overwatch 2's multiplayer, on its own, is free. No, not free if you owned Overwatch 1.

Why can't i play Overwatch 2 if i bought it?

Currently, there is no active Overwatch 2 Beta. When Beta is active: purchasing the Watchpoint Pack grants access to the Beta on the platform of your purchase only. For example, if you want to play the Overwatch 2 Beta on console you will need to purchase the Watchpoint Pack on the console you are using.

What do I get in Overwatch 2 if I bought Overwatch 1?

Anyone who played the original Overwatch will get automatic access to the three new heroes -- Sojourn, Junker Queen and Kiriko -- when they first boot up Overwatch 2. However, new players will have to unlock Kiriko through the battle pass, and all players will have to unlock future heroes.

Can I still transfer Overwatch 1 to 2?

Although a sequel, Overwatch 2 can be considered a continuation of the original, bringing maps, modes, weapons, and heroes from the original game. While Overwatch has moved to pastures new, players can actually take everything they've earned to Overwatch 2.

Why does it say I don't own Overwatch?

Note: An active Overwatch license may be visible on accounts which do not own Overwatch. This can be due to a previous Overwatch free trial or a revoked game for billing reasons.

Why is Overwatch free-to-play now?

As I first noted over the summer, the reboot of the once-popular hero shooter has been more about restructuring the game's business model than about adding more content to justify a new price tag. As such, the game is now free to play.

Can I buy Overwatch 2 if I'm banned?

An account with a banned Overwatch account cannot purchase or play Overwatch 2.

Will Overwatch 1 shut down permanently?

Yes. The news was confirmed by Blizzard in a Reddit AMA with game director Aaron Keller earlier this year. “When OW2 launches on Oct 4th it will be a replacement for the current Live Service.”

Is Overwatch 1 permanently closed?

Six years later, in 2022, the game servers have come to a close. Set to replace the original, Overwatch 2 will be released on October 4th, just over 24 hours after the original shut down. Paving the way for a new free-to-play model, a bunch of brand new content and more.

Will Overwatch 1 be deactivated?

The original Overwatch will shut down ahead of the Overwatch 2 release. We've known for a while now that Overwatch 2 will debut on October 4 and replace the original game entirely. Now, Blizzard has revealed that the switch won't happen instantly — it will kill off Overwatch a while before Overwatch 2 goes live.

Do Overwatch 1 owners get Overwatch 2?

Previous Overwatch players will carry over all their skins and cosmetics, as well as a new item pack to bring into Overwatch 2. Players of Overwatch can gain access to the exclusive Overwatch 2 Founder's Pack, unlocking epic skins and new heroes.

How to get Overwatch 2 free?

Overwatch 2 is free to play. Existing users will get the game via an in-client update on Battle.net.

Do I have to rebuy Overwatch for Overwatch 2?

OW2 is free to play and you dont have to buy it. Even if you did not have the watchpoint pack you could still play it.

Is Overwatch 2 free for old players?

As a thank you to our original players, the Overwatch 2 Founder's Pack will be free in-game to all existing players who own Overwatch.

Is Overwatch 2 a separate download?

How to download Overwatch 2. If you own the original Overwatch, the sequel is available to you as an update (admittedly a very large update -- about 50GB on PC and 30GB on console), which means you don't need to download a separate game.

Is Overwatch 2 free without gold?

No, you do not need an Xbox Live subscription in order to play Overwatch 2 on Xbox consoles. In this case, free-to-play really does mean free-to-play. As long as you have an internet connection, you can play Overwatch 2.

Is it free to upgrade to Overwatch 2?

Technical glitches aside, for the 60 million people who bought Overwatch for as much as US$60, the new Overwatch 2 is a free upgrade that promises steadier content releases than its predecessor, addressing one of fans' major complaints.

Can you get banned for saying ez in Overwatch 2?

Blizzard is not afraid to ban toxic phrases from text chat. Overwatch players used to write "gg ez" to mean that the other team was easy to defeat, which eventually led to developers banning it from text chat.

Has a VAC ban ever been lifted?

VAC bans are permanent, non-negotiable, and cannot be removed by Steam Support. If a VAC ban is determined to have been issued incorrectly it will automatically be removed. If you wish to discuss Valve Anti-Cheat with the community, you may do so here.