Overwatch isn’t free-to-play, will feature 21 heroes in all

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Looks like you’ll have to save up some money for Blizzard’s new shooter.

Up until now, many speculated that Overwatch will go the free-to-play route, given Blizzard’s success with Hearthstone and Heroes of the Storm. But at the ninth BlizzCon fan convention, the developer announced that players will have to buy the game. Those who purchase the regular version of Overwatch for $40 will get all the base content, including all the maps and all 21 characters. It’s coming out next spring.