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Blizzard Unveils Overwatch Rush, a Top-Down Mobile Hero Shooter Built From Scratch

The spin-off reimagines Overwatch for short, touch-friendly sessions rather than porting the PC and console shooter.

Overview

  • Blizzard says limited regional playtests are coming soon with no release date yet, and directs interested players to the official Discord for updates.
  • Development is led by a dedicated internal mobile team separate from Team 4, which remains focused on the main Overwatch on PC and consoles.
  • Early gameplay shows 4v4, Control-style matches on familiar maps with heroes like Tracer, Reinhardt, Mercy, and Lucio using reworked abilities.
  • The current build is touchscreen-only without controller support, though the team is evaluating options as development continues.
  • The game will be free to play on iOS and Android with optional in-app purchases, and Blizzard lists minimum support around 3GB RAM, including Galaxy A14 5G, Pixel 4a, and iPhone XS/SE (2nd gen).