Overwatch 2 Will Replace The Existing Game At Launch - GameSpot

After the game launches in Early Access on October 4, 2022, the previous version will not be available.

As has previously been understood, Overwatch 2 will replace the current game at launch.

In a post from the Overwatch 2 Game Director, Aaron Keller, stated that the game’s launch on October 4th represents the beginning of Early Access?

He added, “We’re using the term Early Access to indicate that this is just the start of many new things coming to the game.” The plan to replace the original Overwatch also fits in with the new free-to-play model