Overwatch 2 team AMA (June 2022) on Reddit reveals OW1 retirement, hero changes, rank reset, and more

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Ahead of Overwatch 2's beta, the team behind the upcoming hero shooter game took to Reddit to give existing fans an opportunity to ask them anything. The conversation took place on the platform yesterday, June 23.

The new hero shooter game’s beta version will roll out on June 28. Before it gets released, mobile gamers can purchase the Watchpoint Pack that comes with two Legendary Skins, 2000 in-game currency, Season 1 Battle Pass, and will make sure that fans have beta access.

Here are some of the most important aspects that were revealed via the Reddit session that took place yesterday:

One burning question that gamers were curious to learn was if Overwatch 2 would completely replace Overwatch. That turned out to be true when the team confirmed that the upcoming PvP game will replace the existing one when it gets released on October 4, 2022.

The team also assured that the new game will receive updates every nine weeks and that players can look forward to new heroes, features, maps, and more. A new hero will come to the game in Seasons 1 and 2, with the second season also getting a new map that players will enjoy.

While addressing the players' concerns regarding in-game currencies, including competitive points, credits, and OWL tokens, the developers assured them that it will be duly transferred to Overwatch 2.

However, even if OW1 credits are usable in the new game, the new currency will hog the spotlight and there will be some items that will not be purchasable using the old credits.

When it comes to loot boxes, the team made it clear that none of them will be transferred to the upcoming shooter game. However, gamers were assured that these boxes will open automatically before the new game rolls out, and the items will be