All the maps and characters are going to be available

Jul 26, 2018 11:45 GMT  ·  By

A new free Overwatch weekend in happening for the PC users, between July 26th and July 30th, which also happens to be during the Overwatch League Grand Finals.

Overwatch is going through some major changes these days with the release of a new character named Wrecking Ball, which should spice things up. To be fair, the game already has a considerable roster of characters, and you would think that they are more than enough, but the community is always hungry for more.

Given that Overwatch is a multiplayer game, it’s easy to see why these kinds of events are fun and very effective for the studios. And since the game is really fun and easy to pick up, players will find it difficult to resist buying before the free period expires.

Only through the Blizzard app

As you can imagine, players will need to get the Blizzard app in order to get the game (former Battel.net.) They won’t need any kind of invitation or code, and anyone can just join in.

“For this free weekend, we're making Overwatch's full roster of 28 heroes—including Wrecking Ball—and 18 maps available for play in a variety of modes, including Quick Play, Custom Games, and the Arcade. Players will also be able to level up, earn Loot Boxes, and unlock a variety of different customization options for their heroes,” explained the developers.

The promotion will start on July 26 at 11:00 a.m. PDT and will end on July 30 at 11:59 p.m. PDT, in all the supported regions. The entire game will be available, so you’re not going to play a demo or something like that.

Also, it’s important to mention that whatever stuff you find or unlock during the free weekend, it will be kept after you purchase the game, so you don’t have to start over.