Overwatch for Xbox and/or Windows 10 goes free-to-play on Xbox One this month

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Published onNovember 10, 2016

published onNovember 10, 2016

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Blizzard Entertainment, the developer of the popular team-based shooter gameOverwatchhasannouncedtoday another free weekend of gameplay from November 18 through 21. Just like the company did for theprevious free weekend in September, players will be able to try Overwatch’s 22 heroes and 13 maps in various game modes including Quick Play, Custom Games and more. Even better, all their progress will be saved if they decide to buy the game after the free weekend.

To try the game on November 18 (the free period will begin on November 18 at 11 AM PST), Xbox One users will need to have an Xbox Live Gold subscription while PC players will just need to install the Battle.net desktop program and create a free account:

If you like shooter games, it’s safe to say that Overwatch is highly recommended. Let us know in the comments if you’re looking forward to try the game during this free weekend.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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