Is Overwatch® co-op?

Yes, Overwatch® supports co-op.

Does Overwatch® have PvP?

Yes, Overwatch® has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Overwatch® to play together?

Yes. Overwatch® is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Overwatch®?

Player counts were not available when this page was built.

Is Overwatch® on PC Game Pass?

Yes — Overwatch® was in the PC Game Pass catalog when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09). Game Pass rotates titles monthly, so check the Game Pass listing before you count on it.

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Is Overwatch® multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Overwatch® is a hero & arena shooter game released in 2023, not enough Steam reviews yet. Free on Steam.

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How Overwatch® plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Cross-platform multiplayer (Windows / Mac / Linux): Yes
Controller: Full controller support
PC Game Pass: In the catalog (rotates monthly — see the list)

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Action, Free To Play

Do you and a friend both own Overwatch®?

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Quick answers

Is Overwatch® co-op?: Yes, Overwatch® supports co-op.
Does Overwatch® have PvP?: Yes, Overwatch® has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Overwatch® to play together?: Yes. Overwatch® is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Overwatch®?: Player counts were not available when this page was built.
Is Overwatch® on PC Game Pass?: Yes — Overwatch® was in the PC Game Pass catalog when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09). Game Pass rotates titles monthly, so check the Game Pass listing before you count on it.

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; page updated 2026-09-23. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation or Microsoft. Ready Up is a Somebody Decide program. How the data works · Legal & privacy · All types · Game Pass