Overwatch 2 Season 5 looks absolutely packed, but I’m still lamenting the loss of the original PVE pitch

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When I covered Overwatch 2 at its “release,” I was anxiously waiting for the major PVE element that would eventually come down the pipeline. It sounded absolutely fantastic and would have added a true PVE element to the game, something Overwatch sorely needed for longevity. Sadly, those plans were scrapped, and although the team is still excited about what they’re putting out, it’s not the same.

But all that is still a little ways out. For those of you who are still playing, here’s what to expect in Season 5.

Dubbed “Questwatch,” a new “role-playing campaign” (micro-event) will commence, which allows players to discover the “magical kingdom of Overland.” “New chapters” are linked to Season 5 Battle Pass tiers, which is one of the iffiest sentences I’ve typed since the release of Overwatch 1. You’ll also have the opportunity to “defeat the Demon Lord” (Reinhardt) in a new community-created 1v4 mode, which also has “key quests” tied into it.

Here’s what those key quests actually do:

“Complete five of the Key Quests and you’ll unlock a treasure chest of 1,500 Currency, which can then be used to unlock your favorite past skins from the Hero Gallery. Plus you’ll earn as much as 20,000 XP in the Battle Pass!”

Sounds like a lot of busy work!

Oh, and if you were a big fan of the Summer Games event, it’s coming to Overwatch 2 in Season 5. Prop hunt will be a part of the Season 5 festivities too, via a 5v5 elimination mode that will have a “limited-time run” starting on July 25. An epic Ana skin and 50,000 battle pass XP are in it for you if you participate.

As for the big story/”campaign” additions, that won’t come until August 10.

Just a few months ago, the Overwatch 2 team eliminated the “Mystery Heroes” mode (where players