Overwatch 2 on Mac
Unfortunately for Mac users who want to play Overwatch 2 on Mac, the game is not supported for Apple computers and can’t be played natively. However, alternative methods, such as cloud gaming, can still give you a viable way of enjoying Overwatch 2 on a Mac computer.
Overwatch 2 is a first-person game that comes as a standalone sequel to 2016’s Overwatch. The game features several notable updates, such as the free-to-play multiplayer PvP mode, brand-new characters, and revisions to a number of key characters from the first game.
One thing that hasn’t been changed, however, is the lack of macOS version. Like with the original, you cannot play Overwatch 2 on Mac, at least not natively. The good news is that there are other workaround methods, that provide an experience very similar to playing this game natively, on a Windows PC.
Can you play Overwatch 2 on Mac?
You can’t run Overwatch 2 on Mac natively, but it’s still possible to play the game via alternative methods. The easiest and most streamlined way to play Overwatch 2 on a Mac machine is to stream it via a cloud gaming service, provided you have good Internet. Currently, the only cloud gaming platform that supports the game is called Boosteroid, and it lets you play Overwatch on both M1/M2 Macs and Intel Macs.
The only other way to play this game on an Apple computer is by installing Windows on it. You can do that by using the Boot Camp Assistant app that comes pre-installed on Intel Macs. Using that program, you can create a partition on your Mac’s hard drive and install Windows there. After that, you can use your Mac as if it were a Windows PC by booting into Windows from that partition. This will allow you to download, install, and play Overwatch on your Mac.
It’s important to remember, however, that this technique is only compatible with Intel-based Macs. Due to incompatibility between Windows 10 and ARM-based CPUs, M1 Macs cannot use Boot Camp Assistant.
How to play Overwatch 2 on Mac
By far the easiest way to play Overwatch 2 on Mac is by using the Boosteroid cloud gaming service. We recommend it if you want to try Overwatch 2 on an Apple computer because it’s easy to use and provides good performance on all machines, as long as you have a decent Internet connection.
Alternatively, if you own an Intel Mac, you can use its built-in Boot Camp Assistant app to install Windows on your Mac and then download and run the game within the Windows partition. Further down, you can find a guide on how to do that.
How to play Overwatch on Mac with Boosteroid
1. Start by signing up with Google or creating a new account on the Boosteroid website. Don’t worry about the phone number requirement. It’s a precaution against bots, your number won’t be bombarded with messages or something like that. Preferrably just sign-in with Google.
2. You will then have to Subscribe to Boosteroid to use their streaming service. Go to your profile (top-right), click Subscribe, choose whichever option you like better and then provide your payment details.
3. Now search for Overwatch 2 in the search bar (click the search icon at the top to make the search bar appear) and then click on “Install and play“. After that you will be asked to input your Battle.net account. If you don’t have one, you create it through Boosteroid, but if for whatever reason you can’t, just go here and do it manually.
4. Click on “OK, let’s go“. Then you will be asked to enter the Battle.net account you created at the beginning of the guide (if you didn’t have one already).
5. Then you will need to go through the 2-step verification process, or you won’t be allowed to play Overwatch 2. This is a requirement imposed by Battle.net and Overwatch 2.
6. After that, simply go to the game in the Battle.net launcher, and click “Play.” You can toggle on (and off) the full-screen mode by pressing Control + Command + F at the same time.
How to play Overwatch 2 on Mac with Boot Camp Assistant
You can play Overwatch 2 on Mac (Intel models only) by installing Windows on your Mac with Boot Camp Assistant. Read our detailed guide.
What’s new in Overwatch 2
A big highlight in the s the “shared multiplayer environment”, which lets you retain all of your unlockables and progression and compete with players from Overwatch and Overwatch 2 in the game’s current PvP modes. A shop has been added where players can buy new PvE content. Battle passes have been introduced to provide players access to cosmetic items and other rewards. Other updates that are worth mentioning include improvements to the game’s technology and graphic design, as well as the introduction to a story mode.
Story Missions and Game Modes
Overwatch 2 does not have a traditional single-player story mode. Instead, it includes player versus environment scenarios where a group of four players must work together to defeat AI-controlled enemies.
There are story Missions where you have to play with the new heroes of Overwatch 2, learn about their backstories and driving forces, and lead them into combat against Omnic troops across the game’s big and dynamic battlefields.
There are also more expansive Hero Missions where you can go into arenas and fight waves of enemies that get progressively more challenging.
Keen players will also enjoy the new multiplayer game modes. The main mode, Push, represents a battle between two hero teams. Each team tries to establish control over a robot controlled by the other team. The two robots go in the direction of the enemy boundary, pushing it in the process. Ultimately, the winning team is the one who pushes the boundary as far as possible and covers the most territory.
There are a few more multiplayer game modes in addition to Push, which emphasize teamwork, dynamic hero composition, and strategic play throughout the map.
Heroes
Sojourn, a new playable character in Overwatch 2 has a leading role in the game’s developing story. Armed with a high-mobility gunner and a rifle that can shoot with powerful bursts of energy, this hero can defeat anything that comes his way.
Junker Queen is the second new hero. She is a tank-class character, armed with a shotgun and a big two-handed axe. She can recall her axe with a magic glove and use a dash attack in which several axes swirl around her.
Hero customization
Overwatch 2’s hero customization system is one of the game’s most anticipated features. Blizzard have included fully modifiable PvE environments where there are a number of ways to gain more power and level up your character’s skills.
For online balance, these customizations to heroes’ powers and skills are only available in the PvE story and Hero Missions. They are not available in the PvP mode.
Maps
Blizzard has put a lot of work into improving the Overwatch 2 game engine. This has led to maps that are bigger and more responsive. These maps can support story missions, new hero skills, and wave-based battle cycles, all of which have become more important in the PvE game modes. There are many maps in Overwatch 2, and all of them impress with detailed and high-quality graphics. The initial plot missions take place in Rio de Janeiro, but you’ll also have the chance to see Toronto, Gothenburg, and Monte Carlo.
In-game systems
A new and updated Ping system in Overwatch 2 is intended to boost team communication. In it, players may alert each other to the exact location of enemies or advantageous positions.
A brand-new Item system is available inside the Story Missions. It works with one-time collectibles (such as corrosive grenades, a healing station, and a barrier fence ) that may be used for the duration of the current mission.
There is also a Talent system that comes with a new way of leveling up that has been developed especially for the Hero missions. This feature is intended only for use in the non-competitive PvE mode and enables heroes to advance in level and acquire skills that improve their effectiveness in battle.
Competitive players of Overwatch 2 may also be interested in the new methods of keeping track of statistics. An MIT system, which keeps score of damage mitigated, has been added to the scoreboard. It is similar to the damage-blocked stat in the original Overwatch. However, aside from just calculating the damage that is blocked, MIT also counts the damage that is avoided during attacks.
Conclusion
It’s safe to conclude that Overwatch 2 has a similar aesthetic to the first game, but your favorite characters look and act a little differently. Almost every hero in Overwatch 2 has a new design, with improved visual quality across the board. The sound also does its job and adds to the style and vibe of the game. There are several changes to the game modes, and with the development of technology since the release of the original in 2016, Blizzard has clearly taken the chance to upgrade one of its most popular games.
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