Overwatch gets an official Switch port
Because the world needs heroes… on-the-go.
It’s been long-rumored, but Blizzard Entertainment’s first-person shooter gameOverwatchis finally making its way to a portable console.
TheNintendo Switchjoins the ranks of other consoles, such as the Sony PlayStation 4 and the Microsoft Xbox One to feature the shooter, but with the advantage of being able to be played on-the-go. The announcement also headlined theNintendo Directbroadcast.
Overwatch will utilize the Switch’s gyroscopic motion controls for aiming of your hero’s weapons and the joycon’s analog sticks for movement within the map. A total of 31 heroes can be played in the game, including the most popular ones, such as D.Va, Mercy, and Soldier 76.
Fans can now pre-purchase the game before its launch on October 15.
The pre-purchased copy includes a limited-time Noire Widowmaker skin and a bonus Nintendo Switch Online membership. The Online membership comes in a redeemable code and will last for three months.
The world needs heroes.The fight for the future arrives on Nintendo Switch October 15!pic.twitter.com/Bbf5xhaRs6
Overwatch will also give out one golden loot box with a guaranteed Legendary item to players of its Nintendo Switch edition if they log in before December 31.
Overwatch is also available on the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox.
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