Overwatch 2 Coming to Steam: Release Date, Steam Page, How to Download
Same game but on a new platform.
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One of the leading game titles by Blizzard Entertainment, Overwatch 2 is all set to launch on Steam. It will be the first title from the game's developer and publisher, that will be made available on an online gaming platform outside of their own, Battle.net.
As per the official announcement that was made on 19th July, the Steam page for Overwatch 2 is already live and interested players can proceed to wishlist the game, downloading it when available.
Overwatch 2 will not be the only title that will be made available on Steam as information about other games arriving to the platform will be released at a later stage.
Here is everything you need to know about Overwatch 2 coming to Steam including its release date, link to the official steam page, and other necessary information.
Blizzard Entertainment Announces Overwatch 2 Coming to Steam: Complete Details
Soon, Overwatch 2 will be available on Blizzard's Battle.net and Valve's Steam, resulting in a significant boost of players for the fast-paced shooter. This is something that was pointed out by the developers as well, who want the game to be easily accessible to everyone.
Overwatch will come to Steam on 10th August along with its insanely packed Season 6. However, the game page is already live on the platform and anyone interested in wishlisting can do so by simply visiting it.
Overwatch 2 Steam Release Date: 10th August
Overwatch 2 Steam Page Link: Overwatch 2 Steam
In order to download Overwatch 2 on Steam, players can wishlist the game for now and they will be notified when it is available, then they can simply go and click on 'Download and Install' to obtain the game.
A few things that Overwatch 2 players need to know about how the game functions on Battle.net and Steam are as follows,
The existing Battle.net players can continue playing Overwatch 2 like before meanwhile, the new players that are introduced to the game via Steam can download it on the platform itself and join in on the action.
Those joining Overwatch 2 via Steam will still be required to connect the game to a Battle.net account for enabling cross-platform play. This is standard procedure for all games coming to the platform from outside.
Some advantages that players will enjoy on Steam are platform-specific features like Steam Achievements and Steam Friend List.
Mike Ybarra - President of Blizzard Entertainment says, “It’s our goal at Blizzard to listen to players and try to exceed their expectations in everything we do. While Battle.net remains a priority for us now and into the future, we’ve heard players want the choice of Steam for a selection of our games. We’re happy to work with Valve to make that happen.”
Gabe Newell - President of Valve says, "Gamers and developers are both going to benefit from Overwatch 2 coming to Steam. Gamers will have another platform where they can play a beloved game that utilizes the capabilities of Steam, and developers will benefit from the effects of having the talented team at Blizzard helping us evolve our supported features and functionality for Overwatch 2."
The upcoming Overwatch 2 Season 6: Invasion is going to introduce a lot of new things like the highly awaited PvE (Player versus Environment) story mode, a new PvP (Player versus Player) game mode called Flashpoint, a new Support hero, a new battle pass, and a whole lot more.
