- Key points
- Well optimised.[1]
- Expansive options menu, with additional support such as individual control settings for individual heroes.
General information
- Official website
- Official forums
- Official support sub-section
- Overwatch Wiki
Availability
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- All versions require a Battle.net account.
Version differences
Overwatch: Origins Edition
This version includes the base game, along with the following extra content:
Overwatch: Collector's Edition
This version includes all of the content found in the Origins Edition, along with:
- The game's soundtrack
- A visual sourcebook
- A 12.8" statue of the Soldier: 76 hero
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
- Progress, stats, and controls are saved automatically by Battle.net servers.
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Input settings
- Individual control profiles for each hero are available, making it possible to have custom control settings and bindings for each one.
- Due to the nature of Overwatch's game engine, you can experience mouse lag despite having a framerate above 60fps. The only known fix is to use lower settings or more powerful hardware.
In-game control settings.
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
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UI |
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Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Traditional Chinese |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Japanese |
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Korean |
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Polish |
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Brazilian Portuguese |
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Russian |
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Spanish |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type |
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Players |
Notes |
LAN play |
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Online play |
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Versus Up to 6 spectators can be added to a game on top of the max player limit. |
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
80, 1119, 3724, 6113 |
UDP |
3724, 26503-36503 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
11 |
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Shader Model support |
5 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
Audio |
Wwise[2] |
Dolby Atmos support for headphones. Vivox for voice chat |
Cutscenes |
Bink Video |
1.100n |
Multiplayer |
Battle.net |
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Add as a Non-Steam shortcut to have the Steam Overlay
System requirements
- 64-bit operating system is required
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
7 |
8, 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core i3 AMD Phenom X3 8650 |
Intel Core i5 AMD Phenom II X3 |
System memory (RAM) |
4 GB |
6 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 ATI Radeon HD 4850 Intel HD Graphics 4400
| Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7950 |
References