How to download Overwatch 2 on PC? × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Esports & Gaming Feature How to download Overwatch 2 on PC By Rishabh Kalita Modified 04 Oct 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Guide to download Overwatch 2 on PC (Image via Blizzard) Overwatch 2 is an upcoming first-person hero shooter title where two teams of five players compete against each other. Each player selects 'Heroes' with unique abilities that assist them in taking down their foes. It is the successor to the popular hero-shooter game Overwatch, which was launched back in 2016, and this time around, the title is free-to-play. While owning the Watchpoint Pack or the original Overwatch rewards players with several benefits, it doesn't provide any competitive advantage in terms of items or features. Players can start pre-loading the game before it goes live, although this option isn't available to all users. This article takes a closer look into the process of downloading the title before and after its launch. Everything to know about downloading Overwatch 2 for PC If users already own Overwatch or the Watchpoint Pack, they can start downloading the game even before it releases. This will allow them to join the action as soon as the title goes live. If they don't own either of the two, they will only be able to download the game after it has been launched. Pre-loading the game on PC The process for pre-loading the title on PC is quite simple as described below: 1) First, head over to Battle.net and ensure that Two-Factor-Authentication is enabled and your phone number is linked to your account. 2) Once that is done, head over to your Overwatch tab and click on the gear icon next to the 'Play' button. 3) Here, select 'Check for updates'. This will run some checks and then start downloading the game. Note: Players might already have the game files without them knowing if the 'Automatic update' feature is enabled on Battle.net. It should read "Pre-release content downloaded" below the 'Play' button. Downloading the game on PC post-launch If you don't own Overwatch or the Watchpoint Pack, then you can only start downloading the game after its release. Following are the steps: 1) First, create a Battle.net account if you don't have one and then proceed to connect your phone number to your account. This will set up a new 'SMS Protect' system which is a mandatory requirement to play the game. 2) Now, head over to the client's 'Shop' section. Here, search for 'Overwatch 2'. 3) Click on the game and proceed to click 'Play for free'. This will ask where you wish to download the game and once you have set it up, it will start downloading. Note: At the moment, searching for Overwatch 2 will send players to the 'Watchpoint Pack' page. What are the system requirements for Overwatch 2 Wrecking Ball in Overwatch (Image via Blizzard) Requirements for the game are fairly modest and should run on most PC systems without any hiccups. Here are the official system requirements as mentioned on Battle.net: Minimum Requirements Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD Phenom X3 8650Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon HD 7000 seriesMemory: 6 GB RAMStorage: 50 GB available hard drive spaceInternet: Broadband internet connectionResolution: 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution Recommended Requirements Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)Processor: Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 5Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD R9 380Memory: 8 GB RAMStorage: 50 GB available hard drive spaceInternet: Broadband internet connectionResolution: 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution Overwatch 2 releases with new Heroes and game modes this October 4, 2022 at 12 pm PDT for PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series XS. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Dinesh Renthlei × Feedback Thank You! 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