Overwatch 2 is out: the popular multiplayer video game is now free

Overwatch is a first person shooter game where each player chooses a “hero” with different characters (offensive, defensive, assistance functions, etc.) and special abilities. The games are in teams of five against five and they have various modalities of capturing or infiltrating enemy sites, as well as how to defend their own.

What are the requirements on PC to play Overwatch 2

Minimum requirements

• Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD Phenom X3 8650
• RAM Memory: 6GB RAM
• Storage: 50GB storage
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon HD 7000 series
• Screen resolution: 1024×768

Recommended Requirements

• Operating system: Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Phenom II X3 or better
• RAM Memory: 6GB RAM
• Storage: 50GB storage
• Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7950
• Screen resolution: 1024 x 768

What’s new in Overwatch 2

Overwatch is now free

The most noticeable change is that you no longer have to buy the whole game but you can play it for free just by downloading it. This responds to most successful model in the world of esports in which Overwatch knew how to carve out a place.

In return, Blizzard had to look for other forms of monetization As the battle pass that will allow you to unlock heroes and cosmetics. this pass will be renewed every few months with new additions to the game.

The games 5 against 5

In the first edition of Overwatchthe games were played with two teams of six players. Now the groups were reduced by one personleaving a recommended structure of two attackers, two assistants and a defender.

New heroes to choose from

Overwatch 2 adds three new characters to choose from. Sojourn, a attack hero, heavily focused on a traditional shooter game character; JungerQueen, a tank (defensive) what helps to heal other players; and Kiriko, a new assistant that he can summon a fox to give his allies more attack speed.

new maps

The new title will include six new maps. As always, they are based on real world locations and in this case they are called: New Queen Street, Circuit Royale, Colosseo, Midtown, Paraiso and Esperanca.

a new way

The new game mode is called Push and features two barricades located in the middle of the map, one for each team. Among these, there is a robot that players can command by standing next to it. This robot will push the barricade against the enemy whoever is controlling it. The one who manages to take it to its base wins.

Modifications in heroes and new cosmetics

As the most expected novelties of any update, Overwatch 2 introduces changes in the characteristics of several heroes pre-existing as well as some general roles. On the other hand, there more cosmetics than before to acquire through the battle pass.