What Timeline is Overwatch?
Overwatch is set sixty years into the future of a fictionalized Earth, approximately in the mid-2070s, with the exact year being 2076 or 2077, thirty years after the resolution of the Omnic Crisis and six years after the Petras Act was signed. The game’s timeline is a near-future Earth, where Omnics, artificial intelligence robots, were created to assist humans in manufacturing and global economic equality efforts, but eventually turned against humanity, leading to the formation of an elite strike team known as Overwatch.
Understanding the Overwatch Timeline
The Overwatch timeline is complex and has been revealed through various short stories, ** animations**, and *in-game events*. To provide a deeper understanding of the game’s timeline and its characters, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What Time Period Does Overwatch Take Place In?
Overwatch takes place on a near-future Earth, some time in the mid-2070s, thirty years after robots turned against humanity in what became known as the Omnic Crisis.
2. What Year is Overwatch 2 Set In?
The most likely year for Overwatch 2 to be set in is 2077, as it is set one year after the events of the first game.
3. What is the Current Year in Overwatch?
The current year in Overwatch is likely 2076, as the game is set sixty years in the future from its release date in 2016.
4. What Year is Overwatch 1?
Overwatch 1 was released in 2016 and is set in the mid-2070s.
5. Will Overwatch 1 be Gone Forever?
Yes, Overwatch 1 will be permanently replaced by its free-to-play sequel, Overwatch 2, and will no longer be available after October 2.
6. How Far into the Future is Overwatch?
Overwatch is set sixty years into the future of a fictionalized Earth, thirty years after the resolution of the Omnic Crisis.
7. How Old is Sigma?
Sigma is the oldest playable character in the game, being 62 years old.
8. What Race is DVA?
In Overwatch lore, D.Va is a pro-eSports gamer named Hana Song from Busan, South Korea.
9. What Year was Soldier 76 Born?
Soldier: 76 was born in 2021 and is 55 years old.
10. Who is the Oldest Overwatch Hero?
The oldest hero in Overwatch is Sigma, who is 62 years old.
11. How Long was Mei Frozen?
Mei was frozen in cryostasis for nine years after a turbulent storm damaged her research station in Antarctica.
12. Who is Soldier: 76’s Boyfriend?
Soldier: 76 has a male love interest named Vincent, and both characters identify as LGBT.
13. Is Tracer a Girl?
Yes, Tracer is a female character in Overwatch and one of the most recognizable heroes in the game.
14. How Old is DVA in Overwatch 2?
In Overwatch 2, D.Va is a 19-year-old former professional gamer.
15. What Will Happen to Overwatch 1 Skins?
Overwatch 1 default skins will still be available in Overwatch 2, and players who owned Overwatch 1 will have access to exclusive content, including epic skins and an icon.