Blizzard Entertainment officially announced Overwatch, unveiling the game to the public as a new team-based shooter.
The public beta for Overwatch was launched, allowing a large audience to test the game before its official release.
Overwatch was officially released worldwide on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Overwatch was released for the Nintendo Switch platform, expanding the game's accessibility to a new console audience.
The Overwatch League, Blizzard’s professional esports league for Overwatch, started its first season with city-based teams competing.
Blizzard revealed Overwatch 2, the sequel to Overwatch, announcing new features, heroes, and a new cooperative story mode.
A worldwide crisis begins as omnics, sentient robots, rise up against humanity, causing massive conflict and chaos.
The United Nations forms Overwatch, an international task force, to combat the Omnic Crisis and restore peace.
Overwatch successfully ends the Omnic Crisis, bringing peace and stability back to the world.
Overwatch maintains peace and handles crises globally, becoming a symbol of hope and justice.
Due to internal conflicts, scandals, and political pressure, Overwatch is officially disbanded.
As tensions rise, the omnic population pushes for equal rights and recognition.
The terrorist organization Talon emerges, increasing global instability with violent attacks and unrest.
Winston, a former Overwatch scientist, issues a recall to bring former agents back amid growing global unrest.
Former Overwatch agents reunite to combat the mounting threats posed by Talon and other global crises.