Activision Blizzard has confirmed that Overwatch 2, which will be a free game “always up and running, always evolving” when early access begins on October 4, will abandon its predecessor’s loot boxes in favor of a pass seasonal battle and game store.
This news has been shared during a live broadcast of Overwatch 2 this afternoon, focusing primarily on the live service model and the game’s seasonal content plan; the latter, according to Overwatch 2 game director Aaron Keller, will allow Blizzard to offer new content to players. more “frequently and consistently” compared to the original game.
Each season will last nine weeks and alternately add a new hero and then a new map. This is a little different for season 1, but with Blizzard promising three new heroes, six new maps, the new Push game mode, weekly challenges, over 30 new looks, and a new mythical look when things start on the 4th October along with Earlywatch 2 Early Access Release.
Overwatch animated short – The Wastelander.
The launch day will feature Sojourn, Junker Queen and a new supporting hero to be revealed at a later date, while new maps will include Midtown, Portugal and other “iconic locations” around the world. Overwatch 1 content will also return in the form of revamped heroes, PvP maps, and “fan-favorite” modes.
As for the cosmetics, which form the heart of Overwatch 2’s free monetization model, they can be unlocked using the new seasonal battle pass or purchased at the game store. Expect to see weapon charms, banners, and looks (including the new mythical skins, described as the next level above the legendary), all of which, Blizzard points out, can be used on any platform no matter where you win. thanks. to cross-progression and cross-play.
The second season of Overwatch 2 arrives on December 6 and promises a new tank hero, a new map, over 30 new looks, a new mythical look and a new battle pass, and this basic launch framework will continue in 2023 Next year we will see the introduction of two more supporting heroes, as well as another tank, and this is also when the award-winning PvE from Overwatch 2 will finally arrive, giving players the chance to live first hand the story of the current game.
Overwatch 2 – Junker Queen Deep Dive.
Before that, the second closed beta of Overwatch 2 will be released for PCs and consoles on June 28, featuring the new map of Rio and the new ax tank hero Junker Queen, which received extended introductory cinematics during today’s live broadcast. Registration is now live for those who want to participate.
Today’s Overwatch 2 update comes on the same day as Activision Blizzard – after nearly a year of shocking allegations – fostered a corporate culture where sexual harassment, assault and behavior inadequately they were able to prosper – he announced that he had investigated himself and decided that “there was no generalized type”. harassment or systemic harassment “in the company.
He also insisted that “there was no evidence to suggest that Activision Blizzard senior executives intentionally ignored or attempted to minimize cases of gender-based harassment that occurred and were reported,” despite a Wall Street Journal report. in November claiming that Bobby Kotick had been aware of it. allegations of sexual misconduct and mistreatment of employees in many parts of the company “for years”, but they had not acted on them or told the board and executives everything they knew.