

Hopefully, the servers won’t be too slammed and you can download the game quickly so you can join the party. Unfortunately, new players won’t be able to download Overwatch 2 on PC or consoles until the game launches at around 3PM ET on October 4. Once you have that set up, navigate to the Overwatch 2 page to download the game. If you’re a PC player, be sure to download the launcher. Make sure to set up SMS Protect as indicated above too. New Playersįirst of all, welcome! You’ll need to create a account to play Overwatch 2 on all platforms. Overwatch 2 is approximately a 30GB install on consoles. Otherwise, check the Overwatch 2 store page on your console. The original game will automatically update to Overwatch 2 if you still have it installed. Blizzard EntertainmentĪs for preinstalling Overwatch 2 on PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo Switch, you’ll be able to start downloading it at around noon Eastern Time on October 4. If you see this message on, you should be all set to start playing Overwatch 2. If you see this message, you’ll be ready to go on Tuesday: Bear in mind that Overwatch 2 is around a 50GB download on PC.

Next to the Play button, you’ll see a gear icon. Otherwise, on the launcher’s Overwatch page, look at the bottom left of the window.

If you have automatic updates enabled on the PC launcher, Overwatch 2 should now download by itself. MORE FROM FORBES 'Overwatch 2' PC System Requirements Explained By Kris Holt If you played Overwatch 1 on PC or bought the Overwatch 2 Watchpoint Pack on the platform, you can pre-download Overwatch 2 right now. How To Preinstall ‘Overwatch 2’ Returning Players And ‘Overwatch 2’ Watchpoint Pack Owners
