'Overwatch' news and updates: 'Origins Edition' on sale at 40 percent off

Sombra in a screenshot from an animated trailer for the newest sniper of "Overwatch" YouTube/Blizzard

Blizzard's "Overwatch" has steadily grown to be one of the most successful online shooters today, and the developers have decided to treat players who have yet to get the game. According to the "Overwatch" blog, Blizzard announced a Black Friday Sale, offering a 40-percent discount for "Overwatch: Origins Edition." The regular price to get the "Origins Edition" of the game is set at $59.99, but now players can get it at the price of $34.99. This offer is even cheaper than the standard copy of "Overwatch" which is available for the price of $39.99.

The discount will be available for players who use Windows PC, Playstation 4, and Xbox One, and they will be able to purchase a copy when they visit www.buyoverwatch.com. Anyone who wants to take advantage of this special offer better hurry, though, as the sale will only last until Nov. 28.

For those who are still undecided about buying "Overwatch," the game is also available for free for this weekend only. There are detailed instructions and schedules on how to get the game on the "Overwatch" blog, and the good news is, free players will also be able to gain access to the game's newest hero, teleporting tech genius, Sombra.

The free weekend lasts until Nov. 21, so for anyone who wants to see if "Overwatch" is worth their while, they can try out the game this weekend. PC Players need to register an account on Battle.net, and console gamers will have to be registered to Playstation Plus for the PS4, and Xbox Live Gold for the Xbox One.

"Overwatch: Origins Edition" will be on sale until Nov. 21. On the other hand, the free weekend offer is ongoing and will end on Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. EST in all gaming regions.

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