It was introduced lately that Overwatch 2 shall be a free-to-play product throughout all methods and can function a Battle Cross like most different free-to-play video games as of late. This has divided a number of the recreation’s fanbase, however as they at all times say the proof is within the puddling, so we must wait till it’s launched on October 4th to see how the enterprise mannequin performs. For now although the group at Blizzard have put collectively a street map for the sport’s launch with Season 1 kicking off at launch day which is 4th October and Season 2 kicking off on ninth December. Oh, and this time Blizzard says there received’t be loot packing containers, which had been very a lot current within the first Overwatch recreation, stating that in Overwatch 2 the gamers can purchase the objects they need immediately by means of the Battle Cross, which could be very very like there present methods within the well-liked, Fortnite. Overwatch 2 may also function cross-progression, which is definitely useful if you happen to personal multiple system. Right here’s the highlights:
October 4 – Season 1 begins:
- Three new Heroes: Sojourn, Junker Queen, and a but to be revealed Help Hero
- 5 new maps: New York, Rome, Monte Carlo, Portugal and Rio
- New mode: Push
December 9 – Season 2 begins:
- New Tank hero
- New map
- 30+ new skins
- Mythic pores and skin
2023 and onward:
- New Heroes
- New maps
- New modes
- 100+ new skins
- PvE begins