'Overwatch' Sets An Impressive Record Upon New Season Release

Overwatch, formerly Overwatch 2, kicked off its new season of content today, putting a heavier emphasis on the game's narrative, as well as adding in a heap of new changes and content, including five new heroes. As it turns out, reception appears to be mostly positive, and a lot of players are jumping in for the first time or returning to the massive hero shooter.

According to SteamDB, which tracks various data points about games on the Steam platform, Overwatch has reached an all-new record for its concurrent players.