During BlizzCon today, Blizzard confirmed what we already knew/suspected — Overwatch is coming to Xbox One and PS4. Although the news was already spoiled by GameStop the official announcement came with more details.
For starters, Overwatch won't be free-to-play. Instead, it'll be available in three different versions, only two of which are offered to console players.
First up, we have the basic Overwatch game for PC only. This costs $39.99 and comes with all 21 heroes and launch-day maps.
Then we have the Overwatch Origins Edition, a special edition version of the game that includes the base game, unique Origins Edition skins for five different characters, and an assortment of other digital goodies for Blizzard's other games. This will be available for $59.99 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Before we continue, here are the details of what's included:
[Overwatch] Origins Skins: Pay homage to the original Overwatch strike force with vintage skins of Blackwatch Reyes for Reaper and Strike-Commander Morrison for Soldier: 76. Explore other heroes’ origins with Overgrown Bastion, Security Chief Pharah, and Slipstream Tracer.
[Diablo III] Mercy's Wings: Slay demonic forces throughout the High Heavens and Burning Hells while donning Mercy’s wings, and all of Sanctuary will know of your allegiance to Overwatch!
[StarCraft II] Player Portraits: Brand-new portraits of Tracer, Reaper, Pharah, Winston, Bastion, and Soldier: 76 give new meaning to the phrase "Hero of the Koprulu Sector."
[Hearthstone] Overwatch Card Back: If you happen to find yourself in a Tavern Brawl, show your opponent you’ve got backup with an Overwatch-themed card back.
[World of Warcraft] Baby Winston Pet: Adorably cuddly and highly intellectual, the Baby Winston pet will be at your side as you fight to extinguish the Burning Legion.
[Heroes of the Storm] Tracer Hero: The calvary's here! Jump into the Nexus with Tracer and surprise your enemies in the blink of an eye.
In addition to the Origins Edition, there will also be a limited, retail-only Collector's Edition ($129.99), which contains all of the content from the Origins Edition along with a full-color art book, the Overwatch soundtrack, and a high-quality collectible statue of Soldier: 76—the vigilante alter ego of former Overwatch commander Jack Morrison.
And finally, Blizzard announced Overwatch will launch on PC, Xbox One, and PC simultaneously in Spring 2016.
