Overwatch Timeline ( Real )

announcement
November 7, 2014

Overwatch Announcement

Blizzard Entertainment officially announced Overwatch, unveiling the game to the public as a new team-based shooter.

beta
May 5, 2016

Overwatch Public Beta Launch

The public beta for Overwatch was launched, allowing a large audience to test the game before its official release.

release
May 24, 2016

Overwatch Official Release

Overwatch was officially released worldwide on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

release
October 15, 2019

Overwatch Launches on Nintendo Switch

Overwatch was released for the Nintendo Switch platform, expanding the game's accessibility to a new console audience.

esports
January 10, 2018

Overwatch League Inaugural Season Begins

The Overwatch League, Blizzard’s professional esports league for Overwatch, started its first season with city-based teams competing.

announcement
November 1, 2019

Overwatch 2 Revealed

Blizzard revealed Overwatch 2, the sequel to Overwatch, announcing new features, heroes, and a new cooperative story mode.

Overwatch Timeline ( Fictional )

crisis
2070

Omnic Crisis Begins

A worldwide crisis begins as omnics, sentient robots, rise up against humanity, causing massive conflict and chaos.

organization_formation
2075

Formation of Overwatch

The United Nations forms Overwatch, an international task force, to combat the Omnic Crisis and restore peace.

crisis_end
2080

End of Omnic Crisis

Overwatch successfully ends the Omnic Crisis, bringing peace and stability back to the world.

organizational_era
2080-2150

Overwatch Era of Peace

Overwatch maintains peace and handles crises globally, becoming a symbol of hope and justice.

organization_disbandment
2150

Overwatch Disbands

Due to internal conflicts, scandals, and political pressure, Overwatch is officially disbanded.

social_movement
2152

Omnic Rights Movement Gains Momentum

As tensions rise, the omnic population pushes for equal rights and recognition.

terrorist_activity
2155

Rise of Talon

The terrorist organization Talon emerges, increasing global instability with violent attacks and unrest.

organization_recall
2176

Recall of Overwatch Initiated

Winston, a former Overwatch scientist, issues a recall to bring former agents back amid growing global unrest.

event
2177

Overwatch Agents Reassemble

Former Overwatch agents reunite to combat the mounting threats posed by Talon and other global crises.