ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Overwatch (video game)

Overwatch is a video game where you get to play as a superhero in a world that's a little bit like ours, but also different. Each superhero has their own unique abilities that can help you win the game. There are two teams, with six players each, and the goal is to work together to either capture a point or deliver a payload to a certain location.

You can choose from different hero characters, each with their own special moves and weapons. You can be a robot that can fly, a big strong guy that uses a hammer, or even a gorilla scientist. You use your hero's abilities and weapons to help your team fight the other team and complete the objective.

It's important to work together as a team, because the other team is doing the same thing! You have to use strategy and teamwork to beat the other team. You can also switch heroes at any time during the game, which means you can adapt to what's going on during the match.

As you play the game and compete in matches, you level up and earn loot boxes. Loot boxes are like treasure chests filled with cool cosmetic items like different skins for your heroes, voice lines, and other fun stuff.

Overall, Overwatch is a really fun and exciting game where you get to be a superhero and work together with your friends to win matches.