{"id":37111,"date":"2022-10-02T14:55:26","date_gmt":"2022-10-02T14:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/overwatch-2-what-time-does-it-launch"},"modified":"2024-07-20T22:51:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T22:51:30","slug":"overwatch-2-what-time-does-it-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/overwatch\/overwatch-2-what-time-does-it-launch","title":{"rendered":"What Time Does Overwatch 2 Launch?"},"content":{"rendered":"
The highly anticipated release of Overwatch 2<\/a> is nearing, with publisher Blizzard Entertainment announcing several changes ahead of its release on 4th October 2022. For starters, the game will go free-to-play<\/a>, with new maps, a hero rework, and more.<\/p>\n More recently, however, Blizzard Entertainment announced they would shut down the Overwatch 1 servers before the update is deployed. With that said, it’s natural that you might want to know when Overwatch 2 will be launching in your time zone to best prepare.<\/p>\n According to an official blog post<\/a> by Blizzard Entertainment on 27th September 2022, “Overwatch 2 is anticipated to be live worldwide at approximately 12:00 p.m. PDT<\/strong> on October 4.”<\/p>\n If you’re wondering what time it will launch in your local time zone, we have provided a list of popular time zone below for your convenience.<\/p>\n 4th October 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n 5th October 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n Overwatch 2 will release on various gameplay platforms, including Microsoft Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Playstation 4|5, and Nintendo Switch. The game will also be crossplay enabled.<\/p>\n If you own Overwatch 1, you will also receive a Founder’s Pack, which will include a mystery gift, two new skins, and an exclusive founder’s icon.<\/p>\n The publisher noted that the Overwatch servers would temporarily be shut down before Overwatch 2 launches. In particular, the Overwatch 1 servers will go down starting at “approximately 9:00 a.m. PDT on October 3<\/strong>. This means October 2 is your last full day to play the original Overwatch.”<\/p>\n Overwatch 2’s Newest Support Hero Kiriko Is A Healing Ninja<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Overwatch 2 Twitch Drops – Rewards And How To Claim<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Overwatch 2 Defense Matrix Activated – Protecting Gameplay Integrity<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\nWhat Time Does Overwatch 2 Go Live?<\/h2>\n
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When Will Overwatch 1 Server Shut Down?<\/h2>\n
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