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How to Pre-Load Overwatch 2

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Noah Nelson
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Published: Sep 28, 2022 12:31 pm

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Overwatch 2, the free-to-play sequel to one of the best hero-based FPSs, is almost here and you can start pre-loading very soon. Whether you want to eagerly start grinding to unlock Kiriko or you want to play the new Junkenstein’s Revenge event, pre-downloading Overwatch 2 will get you the quickest access to the hottest new game. Here is when you can pre-load Overwatch 2.

When Can I Pre-load Overwatch 2?

There is a lot to get excited about in Overwatch 2, which is why it is important to know when and how to pre-load Overwatch 2. Let’s get into it.

For existing Overwatch PC players and players who have purchased the Overwatch 2 Watchpoint Pack, you can start pre-loading Overwatch 2 on September 30, 2022, at 1:30 pm PT. If you have automatic updates active on your Battle.net app, then Overwatch 2 will automatically start downloading. If you don’t have automatic updates, select “Check for Updates” by clicking the gear icon on the right side of the Overwatch play button.

For existing Overwatch console players, the Overwatch 2 pre-download starts on October 2, 2022, at 9:00 am PT. To pre-load Overwatch 2 on console, look for Overwatch 2 in stores or simply check for updates for Overwatch 1.

When Will Overwatch Servers Shut Down?

The Overwatch 1 servers will shut down on October 2, 2022. That means, if you loved Overwatch 1, you better get in one last gaming session before it is gone for good. October 3 will be a blackout day in preparation for Overwatch 2, which releases on October 4, 2022.

It is always sad when a beloved virtual world is shut down, but Overwatch 2 has promise. As more players check out this incredible game, Overwatch 2 will only get better and better.

For now, if you’re looking for who the best Tank Heroes are in Overwatch 2, or anything else, visit our Overwatch 2 page. There, we will have individual Overwatch 2 Hero guides and much more.

Overwatch 2 will be available on October 4, 2022, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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Noah Nelson
From his early days of blog-style music, movie, and game reviews to working as the Esports Writer at Coastline Community College, Noah Nelson now works fulltime as a Staff Writer for Attack of the Fanboy and PC Invasion. He has been helping gamers everywhere with Destiny 2 god rolls, Warzone 2 DMZ missions, and collectibles in any indie game for over a year and a half. His Bachelor's Degree in English Rhetoric and Composition with a minor in Journalism from CSULB has shaped him to be a strong writer and editor. His fondest gaming memory is playing Sly Cooper 2 after begging his mom (for hours) to play it before his birthday and he still cries myself to sleep remembering the time he accidentally saved over his 99% completion save file in Kingdom Hearts 2.