Overwatch is a team-based first-person shooter game for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows that was made and released by Blizzard Entertainment in May 2016. The game features several different game modes in which players compete against each other in teams of six.  Overwatch has both competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes. It also has a lot of player-versus-environment (PvE) content, such as seasonal events with special rewards. Critics have said that the game’s story and characters are interesting and that it takes a new approach to team-based shooters. This article gives an overview of how the game works and what it has to offer, as well as how critics and players have reacted to it. Since its release, Overwatch has become one of the most popular games in the world, with over 50 million players worldwide. It has won numerous awards and accolades from various gaming publications. As a result of its success, Overwatch has spawned an expansive media franchise that includes animated shorts, comics, novels, and other merchandise. Its characters have also been featured in other Blizzard titles such as Heroes of the Storm and Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft. Overwatch is one of the most influential games in recent