Deployment schedule and installation guide

Overwatch will launch in all game play regions across all platforms at the same time globally.

Here is the time, date by each region list for Overwatch launch day.

• Europe
  • 00:00 BST on May 24
  • 01:00 CEST on May 24
  • 02:00 MSK on May 24
• America
  • 4:00 p.m. PDT on May 23
  • 5:00 p.m. MDT on May 23
  • 6:00 p.m. CDT on May 23
  • 7:00 p.m. EDT on May 23
  • 8:00 p.m. ADT on May 23
  • 8:00 p.m. BRT on May 23
  • 8:30 p.m. NDT on May 23
  • 7:00 a.m. SGT on May 24
  • 9:00 a.m. AEST on May 24
  • 11:00 a.m. NZST on May 24
• Asia
  • 7:00 a.m. CST
  • 8:00 a.m. KST
  • 8:00 a.m. JST

How to install Overwatch on the various platforms guide is also available.

WINDOWS PC:

1. Download and install the Battle.net desktop app, if you haven't already, and launch it.
2. Create a FREE Battle.net account, or log in with an existing account.
3. Allow the app to download any pending updates (this process should begin automatically).
   
   • If you purchased a physical copy of Overwatch, claim your game key in Account Management.
   • If you purchased Overwatch digitally, no additional steps are necessary!
4. Click the "Overwatch" icon, located on the left-hand side of the Battle.net desktop app.
5. Select your region from the drop-down menu: the Americas, Europe, or Asia.
   
   • If you've never played Overwatch before on PC, click "Install" to begin the installation process.
   • If you played Overwatch before, allow your game client to update to the latest version.
6. Once the game installed and updated, click "Play" to begin!

PLAYSTATION 4 (DIGITAL):

1. Turn on your PlayStation 4 and log in to your preferred local user.
   
   • If Auto Download is enabled, Overwatch should begin downloading as soon as it's available.
   •  If Auto Download is disabled, go to the PlayStation Store and select "Search" from the top menu.
2. In the search field, type in "Overwatch."
3. Select "Overwatch: Origins Edition" from the search results and then click "Download."
4. Once installed, select the Overwatch icon and press "X" to begin!

PLAYSTATION 4 (PHYSICAL):

1. Turn on your PlayStation 4 and log in to your preferred local user.
2. Remove the Overwatch disc from its packaging and insert it into the console. 
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the installation process.
4. Once installed, select the Overwatch icon and press "X" to begin!

XBOX ONE (DIGITAL):

1. Turn on your Xbox One and log in to your Xbox Live account.
   
   • If Instant-On Mode is enabled, Overwatch should begin downloading as soon as it's available.
   • If Instant-On Mode is disabled, go to the Xbox One Home screen and select "My games & apps."
2. Locate Overwatch under the "Games" tab and then click "Install."
3. Once installed, select the Overwatch icon and click "Launch" to begin!

XBOX ONE (PHYSICAL):

1. Turn on your Xbox One and log in to your Xbox Live account.
2. Remove the Overwatch disc from its packaging and insert it into the console.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the installation process.
4. Once installed, select the Overwatch icon and select "Launch" to begin!