Want to know how to download Overwatch 2? After several stages of beta testing, Overwatch 2 has finally been released globally. The latest installment of the PvP game comes with three new heroes, a brand new battle pass, and a lot of new content out of the box. As announced earlier, the servers for Overwatch 1 were shut down on Monday, meaning players have to download Overwatch 2 in order to safeguard their progression.

How to Download Overwatch 2?

Besides registration, players must also own the original copy of Overwatch to be eligible for the beta. As per Blizzard, Overwatch buyers will automatically get a free copy of Overwatch 2 when it’s launched globally.

  • Create a Battle.net account by opening this link. As part of the free-to-play transition, all players must attach an eligible cell phone number to their Battle.net Account to play Overwatch 2.  Head to the Shop section inside the application and search for Overwatch 2. Click on the topmost result to open the Overwatch 2 page. Click on the Play for free button to start downloading. After clicking the button, you will be asked to select the download folder. Once the download is finished, you can launch the game from the desktop or directly from the Battle.net client.

As part of the free-to-play transition, all players must attach an eligible cell phone number to their Battle.net Account to play Overwatch 2. 

Click on the topmost result to open the Overwatch 2 page.

After clicking the button, you will be asked to select the download folder. Once the download is finished, you can launch the game from the desktop or directly from the Battle.net client.

What are the System Requirements for Overwatch 2?

Minimum Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD Phenom X3 8650Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon HD 7000 seriesMemory: 6 GB RAMStorage: 50 GB available hard drive spaceInternet: Broadband internet connectionResolution: 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution

Recommended Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)Processor: Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 5Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD R9 380Memory: 8 GB RAMStorage: 50 GB available hard drive spaceInternet: Broadband internet connectionResolution: 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution

That’s everything you need to know about downloading Overwatch 2 post-launch. Before leaving, don’t forget to check out some of our other Overwatch-related content here at Twinfinite, like How Do You Fix the Overwatch 2 Watchpoint Pack Not Working? Answered, How To Get Medic Brigitte (Legendary) in Overwatch With Twitch, and more.

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