How to view game replays (spectating) in Overwatch 2

Viewing game replays in Overwatch 2 allows you to spectate your past matches, analyze gameplay, and improve your skills. Whether you're reviewing your performance or enjoying the match from a different perspective, here's how to view replays in the game.

Step 1: Open the Replays Menu

1. Launch Overwatch 2:
   • Open the game and log in to your account.
2. Access Your Career Profile:

   • Click on the Career Profile button on the main menu (bottom-right corner of the screen).
      

     

3. Select the Replays Tab:

   • Click History on the top bar, then navigate to the Replays tab on the left sidebar. This tab contains a list of your last 10 matches.
      

     

Step 2: Select a Replay

1. Browse Recent Matches:
   • In the Replays tab, you'll see a list of your recent matches. Each match entry includes the following details:
     • Game Mode (e.g., Quick Play, Competitive)
     • Map Name
     • Match Result (Win/Loss)
2. Choose a Match:

   • Click on the match you want to watch.
      

     

3. Start the Replay:
   • Press the Watch button to load the replay and enter the Replay Viewer.

Step 3: Use Replay Viewer Controls

Once the replay loads, you can control the playback using the Replay Viewer. Here are the default controls:

Step 4: Analyze Gameplay

1. Switch Perspectives:
   • Spectate from different viewpoints, including:
     • Your own point of view.
     • Teammates’ perspectives.
     • Opponents’ perspectives.
   • Use free camera mode for an overhead view of the battlefield.
2. Control Playback Speed:
   • Slow down during critical moments or speed up to skip through less significant parts.
3. Review Team Strategies:
   • Observe how players position themselves, coordinate attacks, or defend objectives.

Step 5: Save or Share Highlights (Optional)

1. Save Key Moments:
   • Use third-party screen recording software (e.g., OBS Studio) to save clips from your replay.
2. Sharing Replay Codes (if supported):
   • Blizzard may reintroduce the feature for generating and sharing replay codes for others to watch the match.

Additional Notes

• Replays Are Temporary:
  • Replays are available only for your most recent 10 matches and may reset after major updates or season changes.
• Replay Viewer Learning:
  • The Replay Viewer is a great tool for learning from high-level plays or refining your own gameplay mechanics.

By following these steps, you can spectate and analyze game replays in Overwatch 2 to refine your skills, study strategies, or simply relive your best moments.