Cross-play support is coming to Overwatch, Blizzard has announced. When active, Switch players will be able to go up against others on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Cross-progression is not planned for launch though the team is exploring that functionality.

Players will need to create and link their Battle.net account in order to participate. Everyone who follows the steps and logs in to Overwatch by December 31, 2021 will receive a Golden Loot Box.

The Overwatch Cross-Play Beta launches soon Switch. You can check out information about how to link your Battle.net account to your console account and get your questions answered here. We also have a developer update video below.

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Overwatch hosting anniversary event

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Overwatch is hosting a new anniversary event, which will highlight the game modes players have enjoyed across the years on a daily rotating schedule. Winter Wonderland, Halloween Terror, Summer Games, Archives, and Lunar New Year brawls will all make a return on specific days and all seasonal cosmetics will also be available to unlock.

Here’s information about rewards and cosmetics plus a trailer:

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Blizzard Arcade Collection update out now on Switch (version 1.0.2), Lost Vikings 2 and RPM Racing added for free

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Blizzard Arcade Collection has received a major update on Switch. Version 1.0.2 is live, which adds two new games for free. Players can now access Lost Vikings 2 and RPM Racing.

That’s not all. Blizzard has added a Design Documents gallery to the Museum, while Rock N Roll Racing has a new Streamer Mode in the Definitive Edition as well as four-player local multiplayer that lets you stream your gameplay with MIDI versions of the songs while still preserving the game’s sound.

Here’s the full announcement from Blizzard:

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The Art of Overwatch Volume 2 planned for later in 2021

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Retailer listings have revealed that Dark Horse is planning a new Overwatch book for later in 2021. It contains “new content from summer 2017 onward, including the development process around fan-favorite heroes, environments, and cinematics.” Additionally, it covers “the construction of unique, event-driven game modes, NPC design, and more.”

Here’s the full synopsis:

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Diablo II: Resurrected footage

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A technical alpha for Diablo II: Resurrected has kicked off for PC, which allows us to see the first proper footage of the game in action. Have a look at the video below.

Diablo II: Resurrected arrives on Switch later in 2021. Learn more about the release here.

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Overwatch hosting Archives 2021 event

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Just a short while ago, Overwatch kicked off its Archives 2021 event, featuring a new weekly challenge reward system and new Archives missions. Players can also log in from April 6 to April 27 to obtain new cosmetics.

Here’s a full breakdown of the event:

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Diablo III: Eternal Collection update out now (version 2.7.0), Season 23 now live

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Blizzard has released a new update for Diablo III: Eternal Collection, bringing the game to version 2.7.0. On top of that, the new Season 23 has just now started.

Below are all of the relevant details and patch notes:

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Overwatch hosting Pachimarchi Challenge

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Overwatch has just kicked off its latest event: the Pachimarchi Challenge. Players can earn a few different items, including the new Epic skin Roadhog Pachimari.

Here’s the full lineup of what can be earned: