Why did they make overwatch 2 free?

Keller and Spector claim that other successful free-to-play games aren't what caused Blizzard to make this shift. Instead, they say factors like lowering the barrier of entry for interested players and not wanting to hold on to finished content played a part in Overwatch 2 going free-to-play.

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2023-12-26 19:41:41

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Is overwatch 2 free-to-play for all consoles?
A major change in PvP modes was to reduce team sizes from six to five. Several major characters were also reworked. Overwatch 2 is free-to-play on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in early access on October 4 and features full cross-platform play.
2024-02-17 11:17:44

Are all characters in overwatch 2 free-to-play?
Like just about any other free-to-play game, players have the option to spend money in order to instantly unlock characters. However, the good news is that this isn't required. Players who are willing to put some extra time into the game can unlock all of the heroes for free in Overwatch 2.
2024-02-01 14:04:35

Is overwatch 2 free to own?
Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play, always-on, and ever-evolving live game.
2023-03-17 10:20:20

Is overwatch 2 free if you have overwatch 1 on disc?
Essentially if you have OverWatch 1 with a disc and it's installed, the game OverWatch 2 would automatically be downloaded but would require the original OverWatch disc to play it. I assume you can fix this by uninstalling the game and reinstalling it directly from PlayStation store.
2023-02-04 01:59:48

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