While it may be sad that the original Overwatch game is coming to an end on October 3, 2022, fans of the series can look forward to the release of the exciting new Overwatch 2 when it releases the following day, October 4, 2022. In preparation for the new game, many fans will want to preload the game so they can jump right into the action at 12 p.m. PST on Tuesday. The good news is that players who already own a copy of Overwatch can preload the game right now to get a head start for next week. Here’s the official Overwatch 2 preload time and date on PC and consoles.
Overwatch 2 Preload Time and Date on PC and Console
According to a Tweet from the President of Blizzard Entertainment, Mike Ybarra, players can preload Overwatch at 1:30 p.m. PDT, on September 30 on PC. Players on console can preload Overwatch 2 at 9 a.m. PDT on October 4, 2022.
“On PC, this will automatically happen if you have automatic updates enabled in @battlenet.”
Mike Ybarra, President of Blizzard Entertainment
This means players can preload Overwatch 2 on PC right now, but they should ensure they have at least 50GB of free space available.
Those looking to get the game preloaded on the console will still be able to download Overwatch 2 before the game releases on Tuesday. Console players will want to ensure they have at least 30GB of free space available to preload the game.
For step-by-step instructions on how to preload Overwatch 2, see our guide.
Overwatch 2 is Available on Many Platforms
With Overwatch 2 going free-to-play as well as cross-platform and cross-progression, fans can pick it up on multiple platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch consoles, as well as on PC, when it releases on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 12 p.m. PST.
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