Your Overwatch currency and loot box contents will automatically be transferred over to your Overwatch 2 account when the sequel launches, Blizzard has confirmed. In a new Reddit AMA, Overwatch commercial lead Jon Spector took the time to clarify a few points about what will happen to currency and loot …
Read More »Overwatch 2 aims to release three new heroes a year, starting with a new tank in December
Overwatch 2 will have seasons launching every nine weeks, and Blizzard aims to launch a new hero every other season. Three new heroes will launch with Overwatch 2 on October 4: Sojourn, Junker Queen, and a new support character that has not yet been revealed. When season two kicks off …
Read More »Overwatch 2 battle pass means no more loot boxes
A new Overwatch 2 battle pass will arrive at the start of every season, Blizzard confirmed today in a special presentation about the upcoming sequel. The battle passes will replace loot boxes, which offered randomized content drops and could be purchased en masse by players or earned through playtime. Overwatch …
Read More »Overwatch 2 new modes, maps, heroes, and everything we know
Overwatch 2 was first announced during Blizzcon 2019, and since then the first beta wave has kicked off. We now know the game is launching into Early Access on all platforms on October 4, with another beta coming June 28. From our own hands-on impressions, the sequel feels more like …
Read More »Overwatch 2 supports say theyre getting dumpstered, and Blizzard agrees
The Overwatch 2 beta is here, and Support players aren’t happy one bit. The first public playtest for Blizzard’s shooter sequel launched last week, introducing the 5v5 twist to the original 6v6 formula we’d come to know so well. It turns out players think this player change has had a …
Read More »New Overwatch 2 details including Bastion and Sombra updates coming next week
New Overwatch 2 details including updates on Bastion and Sombra will be shared on Saturday, September 25 during the Overwatch League grand finals. Woo woo woo whee woo whee!Group up with the Overwatch team on September 25 as we reveal new Overwatch 2 updates live during the @OverwatchLeague Grand Finals.🛠️ …
Read More »Overwatch 2 might not launch until 2023
Overwatch 2 may not be ready to launch until 2023, according to a new leak. In a recent tweet (opens in new tab), Overwatch streamer Metro said that they had “heard from multiple people close to my original source with [Overwatch 2] that the development is taking longer than expected. …
Read More »Overwatch 2 maps will have dynamic weather
Overwatch 2 maps will feature dynamic times of day and weather, as has been highlighted in a new technical blog for the game. The new feature for Overwatch 2 has been mentioned before, with glimpses of the system shown off in the initial re-reveal of Overwatch 2 earlier in the …
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