Movement supports vertical and horizontal navigation via boosts, enabling dynamic aerial-style combat within the top-down view.

Early gameplay previews indicate a MOBA-inspired, top-down experience aiming to differentiate from standard mobile shooters, while core abilities resemble those from Overwatch.

Blizzard unveiled Overwatch Rush, a new mobile top-down hero shooter set in the Overwatch universe, currently in early development for iOS and Android.

Limited geographic testing is underway to refine gameplay, performance, and servers, with user feedback guiding future updates.

Development is handled by a separate team and will not impact the main Overwatch program.

Blizzard’s materials outline sub-roles and related passives visible in-game to explain character dynamics.

Controls are mobile-optimized, featuring a left joystick for movement and right-side buttons for primary fire and abilities, with a left-stick setup suggesting a slower pace than the PC/console version.

The game includes mods and talents for character customization and ongoing mastery progression.

The project is framed as a reimagining rather than a direct port, with fans likely to have mixed reactions to the mobile interpretation.

Matches are designed to be short, roughly three minutes, with map scales adjusted for smaller teams while preserving core Overwatch feel.

Amid broader Overwatch changes, Overwatch 2 has been renamed Back to Overwatch in 2026, with a year-long story arc and a peak 24-hour Steam player count during season-start.

Current builds lack mobile controller support, though this may be explored later in development.