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OverBuddy

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A Windows desktop app for customizing your Overwatch™ in-game menu background. Built with Tauri (Rust) and React (TypeScript).

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  <h1>OverBuddy</h1>
  <p>Customize your Overwatch™ in-game menu background.</p>
  <p>Current Version: 2.2.0</p>
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> [!WARNING]
> OverBuddy is deprecated and no longer actively maintained due to the removal of menu customization in Season 2: Summit (2026).
>
> This repository and its final release are preserved as a demonstration of the app's past functionality, but the app is not expected to keep working with current or future Overwatch updates.

![Screenshot of the app's main screen, with a selection of backgrounds and the ability to apply them](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/KirillTregubov/OverBuddy/main/screenshots/screenshot-2.png)

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## What is OverBuddy

OverBuddy was a free, open source Windows app for customizing your Overwatch™ main menu. Whether you were a Doomfist main who wanted Tropical Doomfist back, still couldn't get over your crush on Cupid Hanzo, or you just missed the look and sound of the last collaboration event... OverBuddy had you covered.

Note: Because of the New Menu experience introduced in Season 1: Conquest, using a custom background will hide the dynamic feed and links to new Event, Shop, and Lore content.

## What Made It Special

### Works on PC

OverBuddy worked with both Battle.net® and Steam® installations of Overwatch™ on Windows.

### Personalize your Experience

You could browse available Overwatch main menu backgrounds and apply your favourite to see it in game the next time you played.

### Built with Privacy in Mind

To change the menu background, OverBuddy updated your Battle.net® and/or Steam® configuration files. It did **NOT** modify any game files and did **NOT** collect your personal data. Changes were applied after OverBuddy automatically restarted your Battle.net and/or Steam client.

You don't have to take my word for it! The source code remains openly available for anyone, including you, to review. The published app was built via an automated build pipeline that you can find [here](https://github.com/KirillTregubov/OverBuddy/actions/workflows/create-release.yml).

### One-Click Revert

Changed your mind? You could click the `Revert to Default` button at any time to remove all customizations.

### Debug Console

OverBuddy could enable the Overwatch debug console, accessible in-game using the `Alt` + `~` hotkey.

### Archived Project

OverBuddy is deprecated and no longer receives compatibility updates for new Overwatch patches. The project remains available for reference, historical interest, and demonstrating how the app worked.

## Getting Started

### Installation

1. [Download the final release](https://github.com/KirillTregubov/OverBuddy/releases/latest) of OverBuddy.
2. Run the Installer. If you see a warning about the app being unsigned, click "More info" and then "Run anyway".

### Using OverBuddy

1. Launch OverBuddy and follow the setup instructions.

2. Confirm the platform(s) you use to play Overwatch.

3. Browse all available backgrounds. You can move between them using your arrow (`←` and `→`) or the `A` and `D` keys.

4. Once you find your favourite background, click the `Apply` button to see it in-game.

5. Explore the Settings for additional options.

## Acknowledgements

As with all software, OverBuddy is built on the shoulders of giants.

I would like to extend my gratitude to [SkyBorik](https://steamcommunity.com/id/MRPRP30) for showing the community [How to change Main Menu background](https://web.archive.org/web/20250124072732/https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3099694051), to [Toyz](https://github.com/Toyz) for publishing the [Overwatch command line arguments](https://gist.github.com/Toyz/30e6fd504c713511f67f1a607025b0bc), and to the [OverTools Team](https://github.com/overtools) for their [OWLib tool](https://github.com/overtools/OWLib). This app would not have been possible without their contributions to the community.

## License

OverBuddy is licensed under the [GNU General Public License v3.0](LICENSE).

## Legal

OverBuddy is an independent, unofficial application that is not affiliated with, authorized, maintained, sponsored, or endorsed by Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., Valve Corporation, or any of their affiliates. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

#### Overwatch™

#### Battle.net®

©1996 - 2014 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. Battle.net and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

#### Steam®

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