How to get Overwatch 1 to 2?

Can I transfer Overwatch 1 to Overwatch 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.

How to upgrade from Overwatch 1 to 2?

If you played Overwatch 1 on PC or bought the Overwatch 2 Watchpoint Pack on the platform, you can pre-download Overwatch 2 right now. You may not even have to do much. If you have automatic updates enabled on the PC Battle.net launcher, Overwatch 2 should now download by itself.

Is Overwatch 2 a free upgrade?

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.

Will Overwatch 1 players get Overwatch 2 free?

Overwatch 2 will be free to play, but you have to pay your way into the original Overwatch. Unfortunately, you can no longer buy vanilla Overwatch from the Battle.net store.

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Will I have to buy Overwatch 2 if I own Overwatch?

You do not need to buy the Overwatch 2 Watchpoint Pack to play the game. Overwatch 2 is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Nintendo Switch.

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.

Does Overwatch 2 cost money?

FREE FOR EVERYONE. Overwatch 2 is an always-on and ever-evolving team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 battlefield brawl.

Is Overwatch 2 100% free?

Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play, always-on, and ever-evolving live game.

Will Overwatch 1 be discontinued?

Blizzard has confirmed that it will no longer be possible to play Overwatch once its sequel goes on sale. From next October 4, when it hits stores, the original game will be withdrawn and the only available option will be Overwatch 2.

Why is Overwatch 2 free for me?

Keller and Spector claim that other successful free-to-play games aren't what caused Blizzard to make this shift. Instead, they say factors like lowering the barrier of entry for interested players and not wanting to hold on to finished content played a part in Overwatch 2 going free-to-play.