You’ll also need either an Xbox Live Gold Membership, a PS Plus Membership, or a account depending how you’re playing. Overwatch is 12 GB, so make sure you have space on your platform of choice. Oh, and if you choose to buy Overwatch after this weekend, be aware that the Black Friday price is already available on Amazon. Most importantly: any progress made during the free weekend will carry over if you decide to purchase Overwatch, as long as you use the same, Xbox Live or Sony Entertainment account that you played on during the weekend.) You lose nothing but gain everything… if you can call your free time, sanity and patience “nothing.” Players can level up and earn Loot Boxes as usual as well as “unlock a variety of different customization options,” such as skins and sprays. Modes that will be included in the free Overwatch weekend include Quick Play, Custom Games, and the latest Weekly Brawl, but exclude Competitive Mode.

Step 5: Once the download and installation process is complete, click 'Launch' to begin!Īll heroes, including our newest hero Sombra, will be available for prospective new Overwatch players to enjoy, as well as all maps.

Step 4: Select 'Overwatch: Origins Edition' from the search results and then click 'Free Trial.'.

Step 2: Go to the Xbox One Store, then select 'Search.'.

Step 1: Turn on your Xbox One and log in to your Xbox Live account.

Step 5: Once the download and installation process is complete, click 'Start' to begin!.

Step 4: Select 'Overwatch Free Weekend' from the search results and then click 'Download.'.

Step 3: In the search field, type in 'Overwatch.'.Step 2: Go to PlayStation Store and select 'Search' from the top menu.Step 1: Turn on your PlayStation 4 and log in to your preferred local user.Step 5: Once installed, click 'Play' to begin!.

Step 4: Select your region from the drop-down menu, then click 'Install' to begin the installation process.Step 3: Click the 'Overwatch' icon, located on the left-hand side of the desktop app.Step 2: Create a FREE account, or log in with an existing account.Step 1: Download and install the desktop app, if you haven't already, and launch it.

Here’s Blizzard’s official instructions for how to download and play Overwatch for free on all three platforms: Overwatch Free Weekend Schedule Photo: Blizzard

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