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Overwatch 2 Map Pools are Going Away in Season 4

Overwatch 2 Map Pools are Going Away in Season 4

Map Pools could return in the "far future," says game director Aaron Keller, though they would rotate faster, "potentially every week."

Overwatch 2 – Season 3 Trailer Debuts February 6th, New Control Map Revealed

Overwatch 2 – Season 3 Trailer Debuts February 6th, New Control Map Revealed

Antarctic Peninsula is the first new Control map since Busan was released in 2018. It has frozen caverns, penguins, and more.

Overwatch 2 – F2P Players Can Earn up to 1500 Overwatch Credits in Season 3

Overwatch 2 – F2P Players Can Earn up to 1500 Overwatch Credits in Season 3

Players can purchase Epic and Legendary skins from before the sequel's launch with Overwatch Credits at all times when Season 3 drops.

Overwatch 2 – Season 3 Starts February 7th, Kiriko Mythic Skin Revealed

Overwatch 2 – Season 3 Starts February 7th, Kiriko Mythic Skin Revealed

Season 3 will feature changes to matchmaking, Ranked play and much more when it goes live next week for all platforms.

Overwatch 2 – Ranked Updates Will Only Require 5 Wins or 15 Losses in Season 3

Overwatch 2 – Ranked Updates Will Only Require 5 Wins or 15 Losses in Season 3

There will also be a mid-season update to provide viewable progress towards a player's next Rank update in the user interface.

Overwatch 2 – Season 3 Will Implement Ranked Changes, Nerf Ultimate Refund on Hero Switching

Overwatch 2 – Season 3 Will Implement Ranked Changes, Nerf Ultimate Refund on Hero Switching

Next season to introduce a change to address the lack of rewards, though game director Aaron Keller assures this is only the "first step."

Overwatch 2 – Kiriko’s Season 3 Skin Has Leaked

Overwatch 2 – Kiriko’s Season 3 Skin Has Leaked

The Support hero's supposed Legendary skin is the first cosmetic to be revealed for Season 3, which could start next month.

Overwatch 2 Patch Nerfs Roadhog, Orisa, Kiriko and Sojourn

Overwatch 2 Patch Nerfs Roadhog, Orisa, Kiriko and Sojourn

The infamous off-tank should no longer be able to one-shot full-health heroes, while Orisa receives a nerf to survivability.

Overwatch 2 Kicks off Lunar New Year Event with Arcade Brawls, Cosmetic Rewards

Overwatch 2 Kicks off Lunar New Year Event with Arcade Brawls, Cosmetic Rewards

Blizzard is kicking off the Lunar New Year event for Overwatch 2, bringing with it cosmetic rewards and arcade brawls.

Overwatch 2 – Season 3 Will Address Lack of Choice in Rewards

Overwatch 2 – Season 3 Will Address Lack of Choice in Rewards

The team was previously exploring changes to the Battle Pass, more "interesting' Challenges," and "exciting play-focused progression systems."

World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is Getting its First Major Update on January 24

World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is Getting its First Major Update on January 24

Blizzard has announced that World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is getting a major update this month that will bring its newest feature to the game.

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic is Getting a New Difficulty Mode for Dungeons

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic is Getting a New Difficulty Mode for Dungeons

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic is getting a new feature in the form of a new difficulty option for Heroic dungeons.

Overwatch 2 – Roadhog Balance Changes Coming Mid to Late January

Overwatch 2 – Roadhog Balance Changes Coming Mid to Late January

The recent balance patch was light due to some changes being "pulled forward to the mid-December patch," says director Aaron Keller.

Overwatch 2 – Junker Queen, Brigitte, Zarya, and Moira Buffed in New Patch

Overwatch 2 – Junker Queen, Brigitte, Zarya, and Moira Buffed in New Patch

Junker Queen receives additional healing from Wounds, Brigitte's Barrier Shield HP increases, and Zarya gets reduced Energy degeneration.

Overwatch 2 – Battle for Olympus is Now Live, Hero Abilities and Ultimates Detailed

Overwatch 2 – Battle for Olympus is Now Live, Hero Abilities and Ultimates Detailed

Available until January 19th, the limited-time event sees Greek mythology versions of select heroes fighting in a free-for-all deathmatch.

Overwatch 2 – Battle for Olympus Abilities Showcased in New Trailer

Overwatch 2 – Battle for Olympus Abilities Showcased in New Trailer

The limited-time mode starts January 5th and features seven heroes competing in a free-for-all deathmatch with unique powers.

Overwatch 2 Guide – How to Play Roadhog, Sigma, Sojourn, and Reaper

Overwatch 2 Guide – How to Play Roadhog, Sigma, Sojourn, and Reaper

What makes Roadhog and Sojourn so dominant in the current meta? How should you play Sigma and Reaper? Find out with these tips.

Overwatch 2 Guide – How to Play Ramattra, Moira, Orisa, and Zarya

Overwatch 2 Guide – How to Play Ramattra, Moira, Orisa, and Zarya

Here's how to play the latest Tank to arrive with Season 2, two other solid Tank picks, and Moira, the controversial Support.

Overwatch 2 Guide – How to Play Junker Queen, Brigitte, Junkrat, Cassidy, and Echo

Overwatch 2 Guide – How to Play Junker Queen, Brigitte, Junkrat, Cassidy, and Echo

Here are tips on playing Junker Queen and Brigitte, despite how low-tier they may currently be, along with several Damage dealers.

Overwatch 2 Guide – How to Play Kiriko, Hanzo, Lucio, Mei, and Mercy

Overwatch 2 Guide – How to Play Kiriko, Hanzo, Lucio, Mei, and Mercy

Here's how to play three of the most potent Supports in the game, an underappreciated Damage dealer, and Hanzo, such as he is.