This medic is no angel of mercy. Announcing the 30th Overwatch hero, Baptiste—an elite combat medic armed with an arsenal of experimental healing devices. Baptiste helps keep allies alive and eliminate threats under fierce conditions. Try him out now on the public test realm on Windows PC, and find out more about Baptiste and his abilities below.

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The brand-new Overwatch assault map—Paris—is live on Windows PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Players can traverse the city of art and romance across several iconic scenes. Battle your way through narrow streets and corridors before colliding alongside the Seine, with sights along the way including:

• The Cabaret Luna, home to musical talents of diva Luna
• Pâtisserie Galand, known for their delicate mille-feuille and colorful macarons
• The Maison Marat, a grand palace hosting a gala in the heart of the city

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The new Lunar New Year has begun, and from now until February 18, you can ring in the Year of the Pig in Overwatch style. Collect hundreds of themed seasonal cosmetic items, enjoy a festive Capture-the-Flag version of Busan, or welcome the return of our previous Lunar New Year-themed maps: Ayutthaya and Lijang Tower.… Read the rest

Blizzard Entertainment

Details about several international live events planned for Overwatch Contenders in 2019. Hold onto your seats—there are three brand-new live Contenders events on the horizon.

Introducing Showdowns

We’re dividing the eight Contenders regions into two divisions, consisting of four regions each, to inform invites to our new Showdown live events.… Read the rest

The latest Overwatch update gives players the chance to earn some free loot via an in-game challenge, and they can also support their favorite Overwatch League expansion teams with brand-new hero skins.

COMPLETE ANA’S BASTET CHALLENGE FOR FREE LOOT

Prove yourself as the guardian of Cairo by completing Ana’s Bastet Challenge!

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Blizzard Entertainment

Contenders is trialing a new chat moderation program that requires users who wish to participate in Twitch chat to link their Blizzard Battle.net and Twitch accounts.

The program will be trialed during 2018 Season 3 quarterfinals matches across all regions, from Dec. 28, 2018, through Jan. 12, 2019. The Path to Pro team then will evaluate the program’s overall effect on creating a more positive viewing experience.… Read the rest

Ashe—the leader of the Deadlock Gang and a rebellious gunslinger who’s not afraid to get her hands dirty—is now live in Overwatch!

The 29th hero to join the Overwatch roster, Ashe—also known as Elizabeth Caledonia Ashe—is a gunslinger hailing from the American Southwest. Armed with the Viper rifle, Ashe is a versatile damage hero, able to fire rapidly from the hip or line up a high-damage shot through her sights.

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The world needs more cosplay heroes, and we’re excited to find out who comes out on top in the very first Overwatch Cosplay Battle. More than a competition, this cosplay clash of countries is a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and national pride. Teams of top cosplayers from different European nations will bring Overwatch heroes to life by creating amazing costumes based on the community’s votes.

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Introducing Overwatch’s latest hero, Ashe—the leader of the Deadlock Gang and a rebellious gunslinger who’s not afraid to get her hands dirty. Announced at BlizzCon 2018, Ashe is now available on the PTR!

The 29th hero to join the Overwatch roster, Ashe—also known as Elizabeth Caledonia Ashe—hails from the American Southwest.

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It is with great pride 

The mad doctor and friends present

The cold, undead bride

Welcome back to Overwatch Halloween Terror 2018!

The event is now live on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, so grab your largest candy bag, put on some spine-chilling music, and get ready to test your mettle against Dr.… Read the rest

It’s time to beat the summer heat with some Overwatch action! The Summer Games 2018 event is taking place from now until August 31, featuring new skins, a new Lúcioball map, and the return of all previous Summer Games items.

More than 50 brand-new Summer Games 2018 items are available in Summer Games Loot Boxes, as well as the whole suite of past exclusives:

• Six new Legendary Skins — Cabana Ana, Fastball Zenyatta, Gridironhardt Reinhardt, Lacrosse Roadhog, Waveracer D.Va,

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