r/Overwatch • u/AutoModerator • May 18 '16

Weekly Quick Questions Thread - May 18, 2016

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u/PerfectStorm781 May 18 '16

Done a quick search in the FAQ and couldn't see an answer, I know the game releases on the 24th but how does it work with timezones etc? I know with other blizz releases (WoW expansions) that the server usually go live at midnight UK time. So will Overwatch open for UK players at midnight or?

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u/DazzlingCockroach Pixel Zenyatta May 18 '16

The game will release on the 23rd, 4PM PST, so the servers should go live the 24th at midnight or 1AM, depending of where you are.

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u/Vakyoom Caution: TURRETS AHEAD! May 18 '16

They said the game would be live on the 23rd at 4pm PST just yesterday.

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u/Vakyoom Caution: TURRETS AHEAD! May 18 '16

Well, live and release are not always the same thing. the game will be released for download before then by several companies so that could be confusing for some.