Overwatch at BlizzCon: What's new on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

erwatch is coming to Xbox One, PS4 and PC in Spring 2016

OVERWATCH was confirmed to be coming to Xbox One and PS4 at BlizzCon today and Blizzard have revealed more on what's new with the upcoming title.

Blizzard revealed today that from day one, Overwatch was always designed to be played on console and it isn't just a port.

PC gamers and console players will not be facing off against each other, each platform will be separate from each other, something that had been asked since the announcement was made.

Console players will have access to the Origins Edition of the game, which will include new skins for some of the game's 21 character, three more of them were announced today.

D.VA, Mei and Genji are joining the long list of playable battlers, each boasting their own set of abilities.

The new Hollywood map was also shown off at Blizzcon, as well as the Spring 2016 release date.

Overwatch: Origins Edition includes all 21 heroes and launch-day maps, as well as an arsenal of Overwatch-themed content linked to some of Blizzard's other games, that can be viewed below.

• Overwatch - Origins Skins: Pay homage to the original Overwatch strike force with vintage skins of Blackwatch Reyes for Reaper and Strike-Commander Morrison for Soldier: 76. Explore other heroes’ origins with Overgrown Bastion, Security Chief Pharah, and Slipstream Tracer.
• Diablo III - Mercy's Wings: Slay demonic forces throughout the High Heavens and Burning Hells while donning Mercy’s wings, and all of Sanctuary will know of your allegiance to Overwatch!
• StarCraft II - Player Portraits: Brand-new portraits of Tracer, Reaper, Pharah, Winston, Bastion, and Soldier: 76 give new meaning to the phrase "Hero of the Koprulu Sector."
• Hearthstone - Overwatch Card Back: If you happen to find yourself in a Tavern Brawl, show your opponent you’ve got backup with an Overwatch-themed card back.
• World of Warcraft - Baby Winston Pet: Adorably cuddly and highly intellectual, the Baby Winston pet will be at your side as you fight to extinguish the Burning Legion.
• Heroes of the Storm - Tracer Hero: The cavalry's here! Jump into the Nexus with Tracer and surprise your enemies in the blink of an eye.

A Collector's Edition will also be sold on the three platforms, you can check out some of the goodies included below.

 

The Overwatch Collector's Edition