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Is there no Overwatch 1?

OW1 was a 6v6 game. They replaced it with OW2, a 5v5 freemium cash-grab game.
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Is Overwatch 1 still available?

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.
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Why is there no Overwatch 1?

In preparation for the sequel's launch, Blizzard has shut down the Overwatch 1 servers. When the servers come back online, Overwatch 1 will cease to exist and Overwatch 2 will be in its place.
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Did OW1 get deleted?

They dont support Destiny 1 anymore but people can still play it. There are other games like COD and Halo etc that have sequel and people can still play their old games. Now with OW1 it's being deleted and replaced with OW2.
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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.
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Can You Still Play Overwatch 1?

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.
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Is Overwatch 1 on PC?

Overwatch (also known as Overwatch 1) was a 2016 team-based multiplayer first-person shooter game by Blizzard Entertainment. The game was first released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One in May 2016 and Nintendo Switch in October 2019. Cross-platform play was supported across all platforms.
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Is Overwatch 1 and 2 free?

Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play, always-on, and ever-evolving live game.
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How old is Overwatch 1?

Overwatch series

The original Overwatch game was released by Blizzard on May 24, 2016, for PC platforms, as well as eighth generation console platforms PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. A version of the game developed by Iron Galaxy for the Nintendo Switch was later released on October 15, 2019.
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How long will Overwatch 1 last?

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.
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How old is soldier 76 in Overwatch 1?

Late 40s / early 50s (approx.)
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Will Overwatch 1 be shut down?

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.”
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Is Overwatch 2 forever free?

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

The whole game feels smoother, and 5-v-5 makes for a faster experience that works a lot better for those below the esports level. Overwatch 2 revitalises the shooter and does a great job of making it fun again.
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How many GB is Overwatch 1?

As of last year, the first Overwatch game was only 20 GB, meaning the sequel requires over double the amount of hard drive space to install.
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Did Overwatch 1 become free?

The biggest change is economic: Overwatch has now gone free-to-play, meaning you can download it on to your PC or console and start blasting without paying a penny.
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Is Overwatch now free?

The biggest change is economic: Overwatch has now gone free-to-play, meaning you can download it on to your PC or console and start blasting without paying a penny.
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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.
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Did Overwatch 2 remove Overwatch 1?

Per Eurogamer, Blizzard's original hero shooter will end service for good on October 2. "Roughly a day before Overwatch 2 launches, we're going to be taking down the Overwatch 1 servers," said Blizzard's product manager Jon Spector.
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Why did Blizzard get rid of Overwatch 1?

Is so they can monetize old OW content. As originally stating at release you could play both games on the launch of ow2 it makes perfect sense whyd they remove that now.
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Why don't i have my Overwatch 1 skins?

If you appear to be missing your Overwatch cosmetics, ensure that you are logging into the correct Battle.net account. If you're unable to log into your Battle.net account, try updating your account details.
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Did Overwatch 1 become free?

The biggest change is economic: Overwatch has now gone free-to-play, meaning you can download it on to your PC or console and start blasting without paying a penny.
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