Overwatch free weekend kicks off next week on Xbox One, PS4, and PC

Installation Instructions:

FOR WINDOWS PC:

• Step 1: Download and install the Blizzard Battle.net desktop app, if you haven't already, and launch it.
• Step 2: Create a FREE Blizzard account, or log in with an existing account.
• Step 3: Click the "Overwatch" icon, located on the left-hand side of the Blizzard desktop app.
• Step 4: Select your region from the drop-down menu, then click "Install" to begin the installation process.
• Step 5: Once installed, click "Play" to begin!

FOR PLAYSTATION 4:

• Step 1: Turn on your PlayStation 4 and log in to your preferred local user.
• Step 2: Go to PlayStation Store and select "Search" from the top menu.
• Step 3: In the search field, type in "Overwatch."
• Step 4: Select "Overwatch Free Weekend" from the search results and then click "Download."
• Step 5: Once the download and installation process is complete, click "Start" to begin!

FOR XBOX ONE:

• Step 1: Turn on your Xbox One and log in to your Xbox Live account.
• Step 2: Go to the Xbox One Store, then select "Search."
• Step 3: In the search field, type in "Overwatch."
• Step 4: Select "Overwatch: Origins Edition" from the search results and then click "Free Trial."
• Step 5: Once the download and installation process is complete, click "Launch" to begin!

Overwatch will be getting a free to play weekend on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC next week, starting on September 22 at 11am PT and end on September 25 at 11:59pm PT. 

Xbox One and PlayStation 4 owners will need to have Xbox LIVE Gold and PlayStation Plus subscriptions to download the game and PC players will need a Battle.net account. If you meet these requirements, you'll be able to download the game and play for free throughout the weekend!

During the Free Weekend, players will have access to Overwatch's full roster of heroes (25), maps (16), and a selection of features—including Quick Play, Custom Games, the Arcade, and Loot Boxes. Players will also have the ability to level up, earn Loot Boxes, and unlock a variety of different customization options.

If you choose to purchase the game after the weekend, you will be able to keep the progress you made during the free weekend – you just need to get the game and use the same account you played on.