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Overwatch free play weekend on PS4 – when it starts, when it ends, and what you get

Play in Overwatch’s free weekend, starting today! Blizzard Entertainment’s shooter is free-to-play on PS4 today until September 12, 2016.

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Over this weekend, play on every Overwatch map with the full roster of 22 heroes. Game modes include:

  • Quick Play
  • Custom Play
  • Weekly Brawl

Players can access all the gameplay features of the full game, including:

  • Levelling up
  • Earning loot boxes
  • Unlocking customization options

If you have fun playing Overwatch on this free weekend, then your progress will be saved if you decide to pick up the Overwatch: Origins Edition on PlayStation 4.

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The Overwatch free weekend is available in all regions and kicks off at 11am PT (7pm BST) until September 12 at 4pm PT (Midnight BST).

Have fun!