Overwatch 2 Servers Are Live: Is It Free?

Overwatch 2 is free to play, offering over 30 heroes and 80+ cosmetics, though its launch was hit by server queues and DDoS attacks.

Sera Karasu

October 5, 2022, 12:30 PM2 min read

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Overwatch 2's servers went live but were hit by a mass DDoS attack, according to Blizzard's Mike Ybarra on October 4, 2022.
Overwatch 2 is free to play after registering on the official website, and it is available on PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X/S.
Overwatch 2 launched with more than 30 heroes, over 80 cosmetic items, and a live Season 1 battle pass.

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Overwatch 2 Servers Are Live!

Last night Overwatch 2 servers went live. Players eager to try Overwatch 2 practically went to war with each other just to get into the servers. When Overwatch 1's servers shut down, players had danced with each other instead of fighting. Unfortunately, the same wasn't true for Overwatch 2 — once the servers got jammed, players ended up in a queue thousands of people long. Sadly, the problems didn't stop there either, as the game fell victim to DDoS attacks. We hope these issues get fixed soon so we can enjoy the game too... So, is Overwatch 2 free to play?

Unfortunately we are experiencing a mass DDoS attack on our servers. Teams are working hard to mitigate/manage. This is causing a lot of drop/connection issues. https://t.co/4GwrfHEiBE
— Mike Ybarra (@Qwik) October 4, 2022

Is Overwatch 2 Free?

Yes, Overwatch 2 is free to play, meaning it's free to play. It can be played for free after registering through the official website. The game is also available on platforms besides PC, such as PS5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X/S. To sum up the game, we can say it's a free-to-play, team-based action game set in a hopeful future where every match is the ultimate 5v5 battlefield clash. It offers players more than 30 unique heroes. Season 1's battle pass is also live right now. Over 80 cosmetic items are available for players to enjoy.

That's all the information we can give from the Overwatch 2 front for now. If there's any new development regarding the attacks and server issues, we'll keep sharing it with you.