Overwatch 2, the sequel to Blizzard's enormously popular team-based shooter, was first announced back at BlizzCon 2019, and updates on what to expect from the new era of Overwatch were thin on the ground for a long while. But, since then, Blizzard's been dropping some big details on the game.
We now know that Overwatch 2's PvP component will be free-to-play and will release in early access this October, with PvE coming sometime in 2022. Blizzard has promised that each PvP season (each of which will last nine weeks) will introduce free seasonal updates, while every other PVP season will introduce a new hero. What's more, each individual season will have its own battle pass. That's right, loot boxes are gone.
Alongside season-specific content, Overwatch 2 will also introduce new maps, heroes (including one much-anticipated character), modes, and cosmetics. In other words, this new era of Overwatch will be stuffed with new content that should make it feel like a proper sequel, rather than glorified DLC.
While there aren't many details on Overwatch 2's new PvE component, we know that it will introduce story-based and replayable hero missions to the series that will see our heroes facing threats around the globe.
Some players have already been lucky enough to be getting some hands-on time with Overwatch 2, thanks to the (now finished) Overwatch 2 beta, which provided fans with a first look at PvP content, including one of these new heroes, some of the new maps, and the game's new 5v5 gameplay.
Want to know more? Read on for everything we know about Overwatch 2 so far.
Overwatch 2's PVP element will get an early access release on October 4, 2022 for PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Nintendo Switch, with
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