What you need to know
- Blizzard and Xbox have just announced that Overwatch 2, the free-to-play hero shooter, will be coming to Xbox Game Pass on September 17, 2024.
- This actually means that if you have Xbox Game Pass, you will now get a bunch of exclusive cosmetics for the game and a one-time bonus of Mythic Prisms.
- Many people are already asking if this means they can play Overwatch 2 on Xbox Cloud Gaming, and the answer is no. Xbox does not own the rights to this; Ubisoft does.
As a seasoned gamer and researcher with a soft spot for both Overwatch and Xbox, I can’t help but be thrilled about the latest announcement! The fact that Overwatch 2 is coming to Xbox Game Pass is not just an addition to the game library, it’s a treasure trove of exclusive cosmetics and bonuses for us subscribers.
Overwatch 2 is set to join Xbox Game Pass starting September 17, according to recent announcements by Blizzard and Xbox. However, some might wonder, “But isn’t Overwatch 2 a free-to-play game?” Yes, it is, but the addition of the game to Xbox Game Pass offers additional perks for players who connect their Battle.net accounts. Here’s the scoop on this popular hero shooter becoming part of the extensive Xbox Game Pass collection.
Overwatch 2 is free-to-play, so what does adding to Xbox Game Pass mean?
Beginning September 17, linking your accounts with Xbox Game Pass and Overwatch 2 will grant you unique hero skins as part of your subscription benefits. These exclusive skins include Cardboard Reinhardt, Turtleship D.Va, Cyberdragon Hanzo, Street Runner Genji, Bee Mercy, and Cleric Lifeweaver.
Is Overwatch 2 Coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming?
It’s important to clarify that Overwatch 2 is not accessible on Xbox Cloud Gaming at the moment. This may have caused some misconceptions, as some people thought it might be included, similar to the confusion surrounding Diablo 4. However, due to the specifics of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, negotiations are required for Overwatch 2 to become part of Xbox Cloud Gaming.
How to link your Battle.net account to Xbox Game Pass
- Nevigate to the Battle.net Account Connections page.
- Next to Xbox Network, make sure the Xbox Account with your eligible Game Pass subscription is listed.
- If no account is listed, click the +Connect button to initiate the linking process.
- Ensure you are linking the correct account; account links have cooldowns limiting how often they can be changed. Customer Support cannot assist with bypassing cooldowns on linking accounts.
- If the wrong Xbox Account is listed and it has been more than 1-year since the accounts were linked: Click Disconnect, then click +Connect to initiate the linking process for the correct Xbox Account.
- If the wrong Xbox Account is listed and the link cooldown has not yet expired, you will need to use a new or different Battle.net Account to link to your Xbox Account.
You’ll need to do the above by November 11, 2024 to recieve all of the rewards.
Overwatch 2 also running World of Warcraft crossover
Hey there fellow fans! Just wanted to share some exciting news – I’ve learned that a special World of Warcraft collaboration event is happening on September 17th! Can’t wait to see what surprises they have in store for us!
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