Overwatch Free Weekend May 26-29, Anniversary Event, Save $20 on Overwatch: Game of the Year

Blizzard Posted 2017/05/26 at 1:03 PM by Squishei

Overwatch Free WeekendMay 26 - May 29

Blizzard

The Overwatch Free Weekend will run from May 26–29. PlayStation 4 owners with a PlayStation Plus membership, Xbox One owners with an Xbox Live Gold membership, and Windows PC users with a Battle.net account will be able to download and play Overwatch for FREE during this period—no special keys or sign-up codes needed!

The free period will begin on May 26 at 11 a.m. PT and end on May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT in all participating regions across all platforms. If you'd like to see when the weekend will go live in your region, check out the reference guides below. For additional time zone assistance, please visit timezoneconverter.com.

The Overwatch Free Weekend may not be available on all platforms in all regions. See our FAQ for details.

Installation and Play Instructions

Before your watch can begin, you'll first need to install Overwatch on your chosen platform. Every platform is a little different—to install and play on May 26, please follow the instructions below.

FOR WINDOWS PC:

Step 1: Download and install the Blizzard 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!

The Overwatch Free Weekend client will be available for download from May 26–29.

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Comment by WinfreeVery cool a chance to play Overwatch & see if I want to buy it.Comment by BlacKYYYEaglEStarCraft III confirmedComment by YuttoYou missed the Pharah Skin!Comment by ProjectSixamStarCraft III confirmedComment by trestI’m still very salty that they didn’t do a Mac version 😡

Having been playing Blizzard games since the first Warcraft and Diablo games, this remains a major disappointment (especially hearing how good the game is supposed to be).

Seriously, Blizz: What’s it going to take to get you to release a Mac Overwatch, like you have with all of your other games?Comment by milesacton360<removed by user>Comment by perculiaPaid promotion?Comment by milesacton360Thanks for clarifyingComment by dejvkI missed the last Overwatch free weekend so thank you perculia for covering these too!Comment by jasondavid115I personally like the idea of news for the other blizzard games, as most of the time said games/promotions will help to unlock stuff for wow players...like with this id you get the overwatch game of the year edition it opens a new pet for wow as well as other crossover rewardsComment by tyr2009I'd buy it if it was cross-platform play, but unfortunately, developers are stuck in the 90s. I had no issues with Gears of War 4. Blizzavision needs to forward think a little.Comment by GreySageI’m still very salty that they didn’t do a Mac version 😡

Having been playing Blizzard games since the first Warcraft and Diablo games, this remains a major disappointment (especially hearing how good the game is supposed to be).

Seriously, Blizz: What’s it going to take to get you to release a Mac Overwatch, like you have with all of your other games?Comment by RebelTurtleWhen is Blizzard going to show love to Mac users wanting to play?Comment by InterestThanks for clarifyingComment by XeneonicWhen is Blizzard going to show love to Mac users wanting to play?Comment by Greensmower1My question is that if I download and install Overwatch, and unlock the Baby Winston, Do I get to keep him even if I never subscribe or pay for Overwatch? For me if he's permanent, that's well worth the time it would take to download the game....Comment by MalbMy question is that if I download and install Overwatch, and unlock the Baby Winston, Do I get to keep him even if I never subscribe or pay for Overwatch? For me if he's permanent, that's well worth the time it would take to download the game....Baby Winston