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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|overwatch|89}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|overwatch|89}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Currency, Finite spend, Loot box, Time-limited, Free-to-grind}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Currency, Finite spend, Loot box, Time-limited, Free-to-grind}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
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|official site= https://playoverwatch.com/ | |official site= https://playoverwatch.com/ | ||
|strategywiki = Overwatch | |strategywiki = Overwatch | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |lutris = overwatch |
| + | |mobygames = 79170 | ||
|wikipedia = Overwatch (video game) | |wikipedia = Overwatch (video game) | ||
|winehq = 17145 | |winehq = 17145 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = The game is no longer playable as of October 3, 2022 as it was replaced by the free-to-play sequel [[Overwatch 2]] on October 4, 2022. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/overwatch/ Official forums] |
{{mm}} [https://us.battle.net/support/en/games/overwatch Official support sub-section] | {{mm}} [https://us.battle.net/support/en/games/overwatch Official support sub-section] | ||
{{mm}} [http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Overwatch_Wiki Overwatch wiki] | {{mm}} [http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Overwatch_Wiki Overwatch wiki] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Battle.net, online | Origins Edition, Collector's Edition | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Battle.net, online | Origins Edition, Collector's Edition, Game of the Year Edition and Legendary Edition | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Amazon | | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B07D9MJ7HB | Battle.net, online | Legendary Edition | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Battle.net | overwatch | Battle.net, online | Standard Edition and | + | {{Availability/row| Battle.net | overwatch | Battle.net, online | Standard Edition and Legendary Edition | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Battle.net|offline=no}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Battle.net|offline=no}}. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = Upfront purchase is required. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
===Microtransactions=== | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
{{Microtransactions | {{Microtransactions | ||
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* Exclusive hero skins for Overwatch | * Exclusive hero skins for Overwatch | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [https://diablo.fandom.com/wiki/Mercy_Wings Mercy's Wings] for [[Diablo III]] |
* Overwatch card back for [[Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft]] | * Overwatch card back for [[Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft]] | ||
* Tracer hero for [[Heroes of the Storm]] | * Tracer hero for [[Heroes of the Storm]] | ||
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====Overwatch: Collector's Edition==== | ====Overwatch: Collector's Edition==== | ||
| − | This version includes all of the content found in the Origins Edition, but not the Game of the Year Edition, along with: | + | This version includes all of the content found in the Origins Edition, but not the Game of the Year Edition and the Legendary Edition, along with: |
* The game's soundtrack | * The game's soundtrack | ||
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|multimonitor notes = Pillarboxed 16:9.<ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/overwatch/en Overwatch | WSGF]</ref> | |multimonitor notes = Pillarboxed 16:9.<ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/overwatch/en Overwatch | WSGF]</ref> | ||
|ultrawidescreen = limited | |ultrawidescreen = limited | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = FOV is {{term|Vert-}}.<ref> | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = FOV is {{term|Vert-}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/comments/4slqpa/overwatchs_169_vs_219_explained_in_one_screenshot/|title=Overwatch's 16:9 vs. 21:9 explained in one screenshot : ultrawidemasterrace|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] or [[SMAA]]. [[SSAA]] is available through the "Render Scale" option. | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] or [[SMAA]]. [[SSAA]] is available through the "Render Scale" option. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Triple buffering is also available. | |vsync notes = Triple buffering is also available. | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = 30 FPS, display-based (value of refresh rate + 10), or custom (30-400 FPS). Menus are locked to 60 FPS. | |120 fps notes = 30 FPS, display-based (value of refresh rate + 10), or custom (30-400 FPS). Menus are locked to 60 FPS. | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
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|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = true |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
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|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = hackable | |light bar support = hackable | ||
| − | |light bar support notes = Use [ | + | |light bar support notes = Use [https://www.project-aurora.com/ Aurora] to add DS4 light bar support. |
|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
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|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |subtitles notes = On by default | + | |subtitles notes = On by default in the Tutorial, but added in 2019 to missions in the Archives event, then in regular play with three levels of customization ("None", "Critical gameplay", "Critical gameplay + Conversations", or "Everything"). |
|closed captions = true | |closed captions = true | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Toggle with sound in background option. | |mute on focus lost notes = Toggle with sound in background option. | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
| − | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = Dolby Atmos for Headphones, Windows Spatial Audio<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2018/12/|title=December 11, 2018 Patch Notes|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 12 | |online play players = 12 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
| − | |online play notes = Up to 6 spectators can be added to a game on top of the max player limit. | + | |online play notes = Up to 6 spectators can be added to a game on top of the max player limit.<br>The official multiplayer service was shut down on October 3, 2022. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = unknown | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = Wwise | + | |audio = Wwise (XAudio2{{CN|https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/5u0oys/bug_report_feature_request_overwatch_has/den27za/ I mean.. That game using Xaudio2 is sure. I put CN because I dunno if you can't even use other sound providers}}) |
| − | |audio notes = Dolby Atmos support for headphones. Vivox for voice chat | + | |audio notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://blog.audiokinetic.com/overwatch-game-audio-using-wwise-part-2|title=Overwatch - Game Audio Using Wwise (part 2/2)|date=May 2023}}</ref>. Dolby Atmos support for headphones. Vivox for voice chat |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
|anticheat = Warden | |anticheat = Warden | ||
| − | |anticheat notes = W/ GuardIT anti-debug<ref> | + | |anticheat notes = W/ GuardIT anti-debug<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.unknowncheats.me/wiki/Overwatch|title=Overwatch - UnKnoWnCheaTs Game Hacking Wiki|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Add as a | + | ===Add as a non-Steam shortcut to have the Steam Overlay=== |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use bnetlauncher|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/3tfrv5/guide_how_to_use_steam_overlay_with_the_blizzard/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use bnetlauncher|ref=<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/3tfrv5/guide_how_to_use_steam_overlay_with_the_blizzard/</ref>|fix= | + | {{++}} With this method, manual login on every startup is not required. |
| − | {{++}} With this method, | ||
# Download [http://madalien.com/pub/bnetlauncher/bnetlauncher bnetlauncher]. | # Download [http://madalien.com/pub/bnetlauncher/bnetlauncher bnetlauncher]. | ||
| − | # Extract {{file|bnetlauncher.exe}} to | + | # Extract {{file|bnetlauncher.exe}} to an easily accessible location. |
| − | # In Steam, add {{file|bnetlauncher.exe}} as a | + | # In Steam, add {{file|bnetlauncher.exe}} as a non-Steam shortcut. |
# Right-click the shortcut and go to Properties. | # Right-click the shortcut and go to Properties. | ||
| − | # In the ''Target'' box, add a space and add ow. For example, it would look like {{file|"C:\Overwatch\bnetlauncher.exe" ow}} | + | # In the ''Target'' box, add a space and add <code>ow</code> after the full path and quotation marks. For example, it would look like {{file|"C:\Overwatch\bnetlauncher.exe" ow}}. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Add the game executable|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Add the game executable|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
| − | {{--}} With this method, | + | {{--}} With this method, manual login on every startup is required, even if Battle.net is running in the background. |
| − | # In Steam, add {{file|{{P|game}}\Overwatch.exe}} as a | + | # In Steam, add {{file|{{P|game}}\Overwatch.exe}} as a non-Steam shortcut. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Add Blizzard App executable|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Add Blizzard App executable|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
| − | {{++}} With this method, | + | {{++}} With this method, manual login on every startup is not required. |
| − | # In Steam, add the {{file|Battle.net Launcher.exe}} executable from Blizzard App path as a | + | # In Steam, add the {{file|Battle.net Launcher.exe}} executable from Blizzard App path as a non-Steam shortcut. |
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:41, 30 January 2024
This product is no longer playable in any capacity. It is covered here for historical reference.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Blizzard Entertainment | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 24, 2016 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 91 |
| OpenCritic | 91 |
| IGDB | 89 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | Cosmetic, Currency, Finite spend, Loot box, Time-limited, Free-to-grind |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Shooter |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | Overwatch |
 |
|
| Overwatch | |
|---|---|
| Overwatch | 2016 |
| Overwatch 2 | 2022 |
Overwatch is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action and shooter game in the Overwatch series.
The game is no longer playable as of October 3, 2022 as it was replaced by the free-to-play sequel Overwatch 2 on October 4, 2022.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Origins Edition, Collector's Edition, Game of the Year Edition and Legendary Edition | |
|
| Amazon.com | |
Legendary Edition | |
|
| Battle.net (unavailable) | |
Standard Edition and Legendary Edition | |
- All versions require Battle.net DRM and a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | Upfront purchase is required. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cosmetic | The game has thousands of cosmetic items, ranging from sprays to skins, purchasable with the in-game premium currency. |
| Currency | The game has an in-game premium currency called coins. It cannot be directly earned in game nor purchased directly at a fixed real money to in-game currency rate. You may receive it by opening both free (given at each account level) and paid (via real money transactions) lootboxes either as the direct reward from the lootbox or if one of the items you receive is a duplicate. |
| Finite spend | The total spend is limited by the fact that you could in theory own all the cosmetic items. However, there are many thousand of low-value filler items, and you cannot directly purchase certain skins and items and must instead rely on the randomness of lootboxes, making the spend ceiling extremely high. |
| Free-to-grind | You could, in theory, obtain all the items by grinding the game. It may take you until the heat death of the universe, but it is possible. |
| Loot box | Overwatch was the first AAA western PC game with a sticker price to offer lootboxes, thus starting the whole trend.[1] |
| Time-limited | Some cosmetics are seasonal and only available for a limited time. |
Version differences
Overwatch: Origins Edition
This version includes the base game, along with the following extra content:
- Exclusive hero skins for Overwatch
- Mercy's Wings for Diablo III
- Overwatch card back for Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
- Tracer hero for Heroes of the Storm
- In-game avatar portraits for StarCraft II
- Baby Winston pet for World of Warcraft
Overwatch: Game of the Year Edition
This version includes all of the content found in the Origins Edition, along with:
- 10 in-game lootboxes
Overwatch: Legendary Edition
This version includes all of the content found in the Origins Edition, along with:
- 10 character skins
Overwatch: Collector's Edition
This version includes all of the content found in the Origins Edition, but not the Game of the Year Edition and the Legendary 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. (Launch)
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Overwatch\Settings\Settings_v0.ini |
- Progress, stats, and controls are saved automatically by Battle.net servers.
Video
In-game video settings. (Launch)
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | Pillarboxed 16:9.[2] | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | FOV is Vert-.[3] | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | 80-103°. Defaults to 103°. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Listed as Texture Filtering. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA or SMAA. SSAA is available through the "Render Scale" option. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Triple buffering is also available. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 30 FPS, display-based (value of refresh rate + 10), or custom (30-400 FPS). Menus are locked to 60 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
| Color blind mode | Choice of Deuteranopia, Protanopia, or Tritanopia. [Incorrect implementation, Applies filter to simulate colorblindness] | ||
Input
- Individual control profiles for each hero are available, making it possible to have custom control settings and bindings for each one.
In-game control settings. (Launch)
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | XInput only. For Steam controller/link, see below. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Locking UI to either Controller or Mouse+Keyboard is possible. |
Audio
In-game audio settings. (Launch)
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sound Effects, Music, In-Game Voice, Voice Chat. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | On by default in the Tutorial, but added in 2019 to missions in the Archives event, then in regular play with three levels of customization ("None", "Critical gameplay", "Critical gameplay + Conversations", or "Everything"). | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Toggle with sound in background option. | |
| EAX support | Dolby Atmos for Headphones, Windows Spatial Audio[4] | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Latin American Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 12 | Versus Up to 6 spectators can be added to a game on top of the max player limit. The official multiplayer service was shut down on October 3, 2022. |
||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 80, 1119, 3724, 6113 |
| UDP | 3724, 26503-26597 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Overwatch process isn't being terminated when the game closes and/or changed settings are not saved
| Set the exe to run as administrator |
|---|
|
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | Works using Compatibility Mode (enabled by default). Depth-sensitive halo around weapons. | ||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 | |
| Shader Model support | 5 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Wwise (XAudio2[citation needed]) | [5]. Dolby Atmos support for headphones. Vivox for voice chat |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.100n |
| Multiplayer | Battle.net | |
| Anti-cheat | Warden | W/ GuardIT anti-debug[6] |
Add as a non-Steam shortcut to have the Steam Overlay
| Use bnetlauncher[7] |
|---|
|
| Add the game executable[citation needed] |
|---|
|
| Add Blizzard App executable[citation needed] |
|---|
|
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | 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 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
- SSD can fix FPS issues in first minutes of gameplay.[8]
References
- ↑ "It's Awkward Right Now:" What Some in the Games Industry Think of the Rise of the Loot Box in 2017 - last accessed on 2022-04-19
- ↑ Overwatch | WSGF
- ↑ Overwatch's 16:9 vs. 21:9 explained in one screenshot : ultrawidemasterrace - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ December 11, 2018 Patch Notes - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Overwatch - Game Audio Using Wwise (part 2/2) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Overwatch - UnKnoWnCheaTs Game Hacking Wiki - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://www.purepc.pl/rozrywka/wkrotce_beta_gears_of_war_5_znamy_wymagania_sprzetowe_na_pc#comment-586000