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Overwatch 2 Joins Xbox Game Pass: Play Now

Sep 17, 2024 12:59 PM

Overwatch 2 is now available on Xbox Game Pass, as confirmed by Blizzard. Players who connect their Battle.net accounts with an active Game Pass subscription by November 11 will receive special in-game rewards including six hero skins, 30 Mythic Prisms, and a 10% XP boost. Additionally, players can access cosmetic items from previous seasons through the Overwatch 2 Shop. This release comes amidst other changes in the Xbox Game Pass ecosystem, including the removal of access to 40 games for Standard subscribers and the reintroduction of friend requests.

What rewards can players receive by linking their Xbox Game Pass account with Overwatch 2? nPlayers can earn six hero skins, 30 Mythic Prisms, a 10% XP boost, and access to the Overwatch 2 Shop featuring cosmetics from past seasons when they link their Xbox Game Pass account by November 11.n

Overwatch 2 is a sequel to the highly popular team-based shooter Overwatch, which first launched in 2016. While initially touted as a full sequel, Overwatch 2 has been described as more of a significant update or expansion to the original game. The game has witnessed various changes including the cancellation of its PvE mode and an ongoing effort to combat cheating within the community, reflecting Blizzard's commitment to improving player experience.



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N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-09-17 13:06:02
Overwatch 2 hitting Xbox Game Pass is a major win for players, especially with those sweet in-game rewards to snag. It’s interesting to see Blizzard’s strategy evolve here, especially after all the ups and downs the game has faced since its launch—it feels like they’re really trying to keep the community engaged.
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