In a time of global crisis, an international task force of heroes banded together to restore peace to a war-torn world. This organization, known as Overwatch, ended the crisis and helped maintain peace for a generation, inspiring an era of exploration, innovation, and discovery. After many years, Overwatch's influence waned and it was eventually disbanded. Now in the wake of its dismantling, conflict is rising once again. Overwatch may be gone…but the world still needs heroes.
Their spree of mayhem and chaos has caused untold millions in property damage around the world. But who are these two deranged Junkers, and what is behind their destructive rampage? Find out in this special episode of A Moment in Crime!
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Find out the origins of the masked vigilante known as Soldier: 76.
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Discover the untold story behind Overwatch's lost agent: Ana.
Decrypt the mysterious past of Overwatch's newest hero: Sombra.
Catch up with robotics prodigy Efi Oladele and meet her newest creation: Orisa!
Relive Tracer’s first mission in Overwatch Uprising: http://blizz.ly/OWU2017 Journey seven years into the past and join a group of Overwatch agents fighting through the streets of King’s Row to quell an uprising led by Null Sector, a rogue group of omnics. Team up with your friends and play as Tracer, Torbjörn, Reinhardt, or Mercy to defeat the robots and liberate the city. There are no reinforcements. Failure is not an option. The future depends on you.
Nestled in the remains of the Australian omnium, Junkertown was once “home sweet home” to everyone’s favorite criminal masterminds, Junkrat and Roadhog. Since being exiled by the Queen of Junkertown, this dangerous duo has burned, bombed, robbed, and killed their way across the world in search of one thing: TREASURE! Now, these infamous Junkers have returned Down Under to bribe their way back into the Queen’s good graces. Will their plan work or will it all come up...explode-y?
Witness the return of one of Talon’s leaders: Doomfist.
Unravel the secrets surrounding Talon's shadowy scientist: Moira.
Meet the engineer turned valiant squire who fights on the front line to protect her allies: Brigitte.
Meet the resourceful tinkerer that fights with an iron-clad mech: Wrecking Ball.
Saddle up with the desperado who turned a band of renegades into the perfect family: Ashe.
Mobilize alongside the combat medic who made the shrewd decision to make the world a better place, one bandage... or bullet at a time: Baptiste.
Peek inside the mind of an eccentric astrophysicist who hopes to unlock the secrets of the universe, unaware he’s been turning into a living weapon: Introducing Sigma.
Introducing Sojourn. A fierce former Captain of Overwatch equipped with cybernetic abilities. Coming soon to #Overwatch2 PVP Beta.
This is the legend of Junker Queen. The ruthless Australian-born ruler of Junkertown.
A ninja healer who forged her own path with a mix of tradition and innovation.
The leader of Null Sector is on a mission to create a better world for Omnics… no matter what it takes.
The nature-loving inventor left his luxurious lifestyle behind and set out on a noble mission to make the world a better place with his signature technology: biolight.
Her whole life was dedicated to becoming a Child of the Sun. Now, she’s the only one left.
He's spent his whole life fighting. Now he's ready to have some fun.
Have no fear, Venture is here!
Every journey starts somewhere.
If you’re in it with him, you’re in it for life.
Next time you want to cross the coldest bounty hunter in the business, think again.
Does Wuyang have what it takes to be a Hero and answer the call?
You wanted a new hero? Tough luck.
Talon made their move. Time for Sierra to make them regret it.
Time to find out who the streets of Tokyo really belong to.
"Recall" tells the story of Winston—a genetically engineered gorilla and brilliant scientist who longs for the days of heroism to return. In this episode, we explore Winston's thoughts and memories as he wrestles with the decision to recall the agents of Overwatch, all while the forces of Talon stage an attack on his laboratory in the abandoned Watchpoint: Gibraltar.
"Alive" weaves a tale of Widowmaker, the peerless Talon assassin who stalks her prey with deadly efficiency. In this episode, we spend a fateful night in London's King's Row—where you'll discover how one death can change everything.
“Dragons” explores the history of conflict between the scions of the Shimada clan: Hanzo and Genji. In this episode, we follow Hanzo as he returns to the siblings’ family home in Hanamura to seek redemption . . . and confront the ghosts of the past.
"Hero" follows the masked vigilante Soldier: 76 on a personal mission to Dorado where he's set to investigate the illegal activities of the Los Muertos gang—but an unexpected complication threatens to compromise his objective.
"The Last Bastion" follows the forgotten battle automaton, Bastion, as it unexpectedly reactivates after laying dormant in the wilderness for over a decade. Fascinated by its unfamiliar surroundings, the curious omnic begins to investigate, but quickly discovers its core combat programming may have a different directive...
"Infiltration" follows Reaper, Widowmaker, and Sombra as they attempt to assassinate a high-priority target. But, when the operation doesn't go as planned, the Talon agents are forced to improvise...
In "Rise and Shine”, Mei wakes up years after being cryogenically frozen to find that Overwatch has been disbanded, the world is very different than the one she knows, and that she is the last surviving scientist at Ecopoint: Antarctica. With limited resources and time, Mei must use science to figure out a way to get help.
Explore the origin story of Overwatch’s rocket-hammer wielding knight in our latest animated short
Behold the origin story of Overwatch’s hyper-focused and talented mech pilot in our latest animated short: Shooting Star! Then begin your watch on PC, PlayStation 4, or Xbox One.
An explosive train robbery gives McCree the chance to settle some unfinished business with a few former associates in our latest animated short: Reunion!
The music video portrays some of the game's female characters, including D.Va, Tracer, Brigitte and Kiriko, preparing to attend a LE SSERAFIM concert. Their journey is filled with unexpected obstacles, including a traffic jam and an encounter with the cunning Sombra. However, the Overwatch heroes unite to ensure a memorable night.
When Null Sector attacks, Winston assembles a small strike team to fend off the invasion. But as hope begins to fade, the team must stand together to overcome the odds.
The protector of Kanezaka strikes again. Discover the two sides of Kiriko, the loving daughter and the deadly protector.
In a bid to own the future, Omnica Corp scientists are left to wonder if they have solved a problem or created The Omnic Crisis.
With Anubis unleashed, the Omnic Crisis takes hold. Humanity faces demise as only a select few, codename: Overwatch, have what it takes to fight back.
Omnics suppress any resistance, spreading darkness across the globe, while the Overwatch team clings to hope in the form of one unique individual.
With the Overwatch Task Force out of commission, former Captain Sojourn settles into a quiet life of corgis, coffee, and croissants… or so it seems.
While on a mission with fellow Talon members Sombra and Reaper, Mauga’s methods come into question.
It’s Vendetta vs. Doomfist in the fight for control of Talon. Witness the rise of a new Talon empire in our newest animated short.
A new adventure with Venture is here! Join Valeria Rodriguez for a reading of our latest comic, ‘Venture’s Adventures: Tangle with Talon.’ While on an archaeological mission at Ilios, Venture is set upon by Mauga and a troop of Talon agents! Will Venture summon the courage to defend Ilios? And just why is Talon looting these ruins?
Juno’s mission to Future Earth is bigger than you think. Join Xanthe Huynh, Voice Actor for Juno, for a reading of our newest comic, ‘The Red Promise.’ Discover what life was like for the first person born on Mars, and how one dream can help save the lives of everyone you love.
Power is a dangerous game, but Maximilien always plays to win. Join Stéphane Cornicard, Voice Actor for Maximilien, for a reading of our recent short story, ‘The Pocket King.’ Secrets, lies, and betrayal are just business for Maximilien, and he’s willing to do (or say) whatever it takes to remain on top.
Not every search is a rescue. Join Olivia Le Andersen, the voice actor behind Freja, for a reading of our newest comic, ‘Storm Chaser.’ Follow ex-Overwatch agent Freja through the turbulent rise and fall of Overwatch, and the desperate measures she took to find a new path forward.
For Soldier: 76, letting go might be the hardest mission of them all. Join Fred Tatasciore, the voice actor behind Soldier: 76, for a reading of our newest short story, 'Futures Past.’ Jack Morrison's quest for justice takes him to Runasapi, where he teams up with Illari Quispe Ruiz, who is on her own mission to safeguard the legacy of the Inti Warriors. Jack sees himself in the young warrior—the road he walked to bring peace to the world, everything he sacrificed along the way, and the weight of responsibility he bears for Overwatch's downfall. But spending time with Illari, Jack also hears another voice—Vincent's voice. Jack sacrificed everything to build a better world for the man he loved, and in the process, lost him. In working with Illari, Jack begins to wonder if he's lost sight of himself, of the man Vincent loved and knew him to be. If there could be a different ending for Jack beyond the next objective.
At China’s most prestigious university, new heroes are rising. Join Howard Wang, the voice actor behind Wuyang, for a reading of our newest comic, ‘Against the Tide.’ Wuyang Ye’s family has a storied legacy at Wuxing University, but when Wuyang is accepted into a different path of study than what his family has traditionally pursued, he faces an uphill battle to prove that his way is just as worthy.
A long-awaited meeting… Join Ramon Tikaram, the voice actor behind Ramattra, for a reading of our newest comic, ‘Reconciliation.’ After receiving a message from Ramattra, Zenyatta agrees to meet in King’s Row. Much has changed since they parted ways, a chasm opened between them by the Null Sector invasion, and Ramattra’s role in it. But a new threat is coming, and Ramattra must speak to his brother before it is too late.
Talon stole the future she was promised. Now she's ready to fight for it back. Join Chiara Preziosi, the voice actor behind Vendetta, for a reading of our newest comic, ‘A New Empire.’ Marzia was only a young woman when Blackwatch murdered her father, a prominent member of Talon’s inner circle. Shortly after his death, Talon seized her family’s fortune, leaving its scion on the street. With nothing to her name but the fire in her belly, Marzia channeled her spite in the heart of Rome, where even the lowest could rise to rule. In the dust and spotlight of the Colosseo, Marzia was reborn as Vendetta, the Wolf of Retribution.
Winston considers a new direction for the future of Overwatch. Join Crispin Freeman, the voice actor behind Winston, for a reading of our newest short story, ‘The Invitation.’ When Null Sector invaded, Overwatch returned to answer the call, but they were not alone in facing down the danger: Around the world, new heroes rose to combat the threat posed by Ramattra’s warbots. Winston believes that, even with Null Sector gone, those heroes could still be of help to a war-torn world.
Join Olivia Le Andersen, voice actor for Freja, for a reading of our newest comic, ‘Search & Destroy.’ Freja Skov isn’t sure what to think when Talon financier Maximilien hires her to track down her old friend, Emre Sarioglu. Over time, she pieces together a complex history of Emre’s life post-Overwatch - including testimony that the shining hero she remembers is now a cold-blooded killer. But what Freja finds at the end of this long road may leave her with more questions than answers…
Maximilien receives an unexpected guest... Join Stéphane Cornicard, the voice actor behind Maximilien, and Chiara Preziosi, the voice actor behind Vendetta, for a reading of our newest short story, ‘Vested Interests.’ Vendetta’s campaign of vengeance against the Talon Council brings her to the office of Talon financier Maximilien. But before Vendetta can strike a killing blow, Max presents her with an offer she can’t refuse.
Vendetta recruits a powerful ally to join her cause. Join Chiara Preziosi, the voice actor behind Vendetta, and special guest Taj Atwal for a reading of our newest short story, ‘The Upper Hand.’ Fresh off her meeting with Maximilien, Vendetta invites a powerful executive from the Vishkar Corporation to join her at the Colosseo. Vendetta needs allies and new technology if she is to realize the vision for her empire. A deal between them could shake up Talon…and the world.
A brutal new era is dawning for Talon... Join Chiara Preziosi, the voice actor behind Vendetta, for a reading of our newest comic, ‘Vengeance Comes.’ Days after defeating Doomfist, Vendetta convenes her first Talon Council. Amid her loyalists, her predecessor’s lieutenants, as well as new allies, Vendetta makes it clear that she will broker no treachery in her new empire…
After a tense standoff, Freja and Emre discuss what comes next... Join Olivia Le Andersen, the voice actor behind Freja, and Kerem Erdinc, the voice actor behind Emre, for a reading of our newest short story, ‘Another Life.’ Freja Skov has managed to hunt down her old Overwatch comrade and friend, Emre Sarioglu, on Talon’s behalf. But the reunion is fraught; Emre describes a mysterious change within himself that has left a trail of carnage in its wake.
While the team is away…the cat is going to play. Join Matilda Smedius, the voice actor behind Brigitte, for a reading of our newest short story, Project: Jetpack Katt. Settling into some downtime isn’t exactly Brigitte’s style. Instead, she decides to work on a pet project that’s been sitting in the back of her mind for a while. You might think putting a jetpack on a cat is a bad idea…but it’s only a bad idea if it goes wrong, right?
It’s lonely at the top. Join Taj Atwal, the voice actor behind Domina, for a new lore drop, ‘Picture of Success.’ As Vaira Singhania, VP of operations and heir to the Vishkar fortune, prepares a speech for yet another corporate awards event, she is left weighing her own position within Vishkar and the power she, alone, holds.
What happens when the ghosts of your past catch up with you? After spending his whole life under the thumb of the Hashimoto Clan, Mizuki is offered his first real assignment: infiltrate and sabotage the Yōkai. But before he leaves for Kanezaka, his longtime mentor and confidante provides the advice needed to set him on the right path. Join Julian Cihi, the voice actor behind Mizuki, for a new lore drop, ‘Cursebreaker.’
To build a better world, you have to tear the old one down first. Join Conor McLeod, the voice actor behind Hazard, for a reading of our newest comic, ‘Tear It Down.’ See what life was like for Hazard as he tried to make it in a broken world, and how everything changed when he found his true calling with the Phreaks.
New recruits Anran and Wuyang are en route to Watchpoint: Gibraltar when a red alert comes in... Join Fareeha Yue Andersen, the voice actor behind Anran, for a reading of our newest comic, ‘From the Ashes.’ Siblings Anran and Wuyang are on their way to Watchpoint: Gibraltar after being recruited to Overwatch. Anran has spent her life training for this moment, but the burden she places on herself to keep both her team and her brother safe weighs heavy on her. Though she hardly knows it, Anran’s skill is about to be put to the ultimate test.
When Sierra’s mom is taken from her at a young age, she embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to find out what happened to her. No matter what stands in her way, she’ll stop at nothing to reunite with her mother and bring her home.
Watchpoint: Grand Mesa is under attack by Talon and the Deadlock Rebels. Overwatch dispatches Cassidy and a strike team to respond, but while Cassidy thinks he’s well equipped to fight the gang on his own, he finds that old grievances are better left buried.
In reviewing the footage of Talon and the Deadlock Gang’s assault on Helix Securities, Sierra discovers something rather interesting. She calls in Sojourn to review the footage and uses the opportunity to appeal for a new position.
With the Soldier Enhancement Serum in hand, Vendetta directs Moira to improve upon the original formulation so that she might use it for herself and her gladiators. As Moira hones the genetic therapy that gave Soldier: 76 and Reaper their incredible abilities, she looks back on a career filled with challenge, triumph…and questionable ethics.
Join Valeria Rodriguez, the voice actor behind Venture, for a reading of our newest comic, ‘The Deep-Sea Deception.’ It’s Venture’s latest adventure as the young Wayfinder teams up with Lifeweaver and his partner-in-science, Palak, to uncover a bunker lost to the depths of the Atlantic full of lost artifacts. But an unexpected foe appears, making this excavation far more dangerous than they’d bargained for…
The fight for Tokyo begins here. Join Julian Cihi, the voice actor behind Mizuki, for a reading of our newest comic, ‘Facing Demons’. Since he was taken in by the Hashimoto, Mizuki has always left his fate in the hands of others. But a time is coming when Mizuki will be forced to make a choice: one that will seal his fate...or haunt him forever.
Tracer’s baking up something extra special to celebrate two years of playing Overwatch with YOU in this cheeky stop-motion video.
Tracer’s on cookiewatch duty—can she keep a naughty Reaper away from Santa’s cookies?
The world needs heroes now, more than ever. The enemy is out there, getting stronger, so heroes from all over the world are answering the call and joining the fight for the future. Are you with us?
Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at the making of our latest animated short, “Rise and Shine.”
