Overwatch 2 is now on Steam with access to achievements and more

Overwatch 2 characters laid over steam logo page
(Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment)

Overwatch 2 will be available for all players on Steam, becoming the first of hopefully many Blizzard titles to join the online gaming platform. 

Blizzard announced that Overwatch 2 will be added to Steam come August 10. As the studio evolves, it's seeking new ways to encourage different audiences to dive into the multiplayer FPS title. "Overwatch 2 is the perfect title for Blizzard’s debut on the platform", according to a blog post. 

Overwatch 2 will remain free-to-play on Steam, although players will need to purchase a premium battle pass if they want to access all the skins, icons, and emotes; that'll set you back $10 / £8.60 / AUD$15.40. 

This announcement fits Overwatch 2: Invasions. With new kinds of in-game experiences, the first-ever set of PvE story missions, new maps for core PvP, and finally, a new hero, there's no better time for Blizzard to open Overwatch 2 up to new audiences. "It’s a great opportunity for new players to enjoy their first experience of the Overwatch universe." 

Players will have access to all the benefits of playing on Steam. You'll be able to access your friends list, invite them into games, and complete Steam achievements. The only hang-up is that, as with PS5, Xbox Series X|S, players will have to set up and sign in with a battle.net account. This is required for all accounts and is what makes cross-platform play possible.

"We’re excited to see the response from the Overwatch community–both veteran players and new ones who come on board through Steam–and we’re looking forward to hearing their feedback", the blog post said. 

It's an exciting progression for the publisher. It will hopefully mark the beginning of more Activision Blizzard titles making their way onto Steam and, in doing so, making these excellent games more accessible to more players.

In the meantime, check out the best Steam games currently available or the best Steam Deck games.

Elie Gould
Features Writer

Elie is a Features Writer for TechRadar Gaming, here to write about anything new or slightly weird. Before writing for TRG, Elie studied for a Masters at Cardiff University JOMEC in International Journalism and Documentaries – spending their free time filming short docs or editing the gaming section for their student publications. 

Elie’s first step into gaming was through Pokémon but they've taken the natural next step in the horror genre. Any and every game that would keep you up at night is on their list to play - despite the fact that one of Elie’s biggest fears is being chased. 

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