Developer Update | High Bandwidth Update | Overwatch

Lead engineer Tim Ford and senior engineer Philip Orwig discuss Overwatch’s recently upgraded netcode, detailing the mechanics behind the high bandwidth update and explaining how it improves the gameplay experience. 00:10 – Dust off your Pharah cups 00:26 – How the new netcode handles varying bandwidth levels 01:58 – How the high bandwidth update affects…

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Overwatch Animated Short | “The Last Bastion”

Explore the origin story of Overwatch’s inquisitive transforming robot in our fifth animated short: The Last Bastion! Watch it now and then begin your watch: http://www.buyoverwatch.com “The Last Bastion” follows the forgotten battle automaton, Bastion, as it unexpectedly reactivates after laying dormant in the wilderness for over a decade. Fascinated by its unfamiliar surroundings, the…

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