Overwatch 2 will bring back all 31 heroes from the first Overwatch, including Solider 76, Tracer, Mei, Brigitte, Lucio and Winston. The game also promises to introduce new heroes, one of which we. Blizzard Entertainment is a PC, console, and mobile game developer known for its epic multiplayer titles including the Warcraft, Diablo, StarCraft, and Overwatch.
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StatusSubmissionType:YearUnknownOriginBlizzard EnterntainmentTags,Additional ReferencesAboutOverwatch 2 is a sequel to the 2016 multiplayer game developed. First rumored to be in production in June 2019, in late October 2019, ESPN source confirmed that the game would be unveiled at in early November 2019, with the game officially announced on November 1st. HistoryOn June 6th, 2019, video game website reported that Blizzard Entertainment had canceled a first-person shooter in order to dedicate more resources to and yet unannounced Overwatch sequel, mentioning that both games were expected to be announced at BlizzCon in November 2019.
The article stated that the sequel would feature a large PvE element and mentioned that several Blizzard employees made comparisons to series.On October 26th, 2019, account @WeakAuras leaked an image of art next to logo reading 'Overwatch 2,' with the tweet receiving over 280 retweets and 1,100 likes (shown below, left). On the following day, Esports personality Rod 'Slasher' Breslau reported that Overwatch 2 would be announced at the upcoming BlizzCon 2019 event, providing additional art (tweet shown below, right). AnnouncementOn November 1st, Blizzard officially announced Overwatch 2 during BlizzCon 2019 (trailer shown below).
The game will include a fully fleshed out story mode, expanding on the lore Blizzard has developed over the previous three years. The characters will have updated designs in the new game. Overwatch 1 players will be able to face players of Overwatch 2. Blizzard also said that unlocked cosmetics from Overwatch 1 will carry over to Overwatch 2.Online ReactionsFollowing the Overwatch 2 leaks in late October 2019, multiple users online posted about the upcoming game. In some examples, users criticized Blizzard for releasing a sequel for the multiplayer game too quickly.
For example, a post by Twitter user @Toothlessninja questioning the longevity of the original Overwatch game gained over 600 retweets and 1,800 likes in one day (shown below, top). An meme by user @RamenBomber gained over 80 retweets and 880 likes (shown below, bottom).TF2 OUTLASTED OVERWATCH LMAO— SkeleToof (@Toothlessninja)— Bomber (@RamenBomber)Search Interest.
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More than three years after the release of online shooter sensation Overwatch, Blizzard's beloved multiplayer game is officially getting a sequel. Overwatch 2 will offer new multiplayer modes, fresh co-op experiences, and a brand new look and feel for our favorite heroes and arenas. Here's everything we know so far about Overwatch 2, including its potential release date, modes and heroes. Overwatch 2 release dateOverwatch 2 was officially revealed at on November 1. The game doesn't have an official release date, but considering that it's already playable for BlizzCon attendees, we don't expect it to be too far off.The Overwatch 2 website currently lists the game as 'in development' with no platforms listed.
We'd expect the game to return to PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, with possible and versions on the horizon. Overwatch 2 trailerBlizzard dropped a ton of Overwatch 2 info in two big trailers. The Overwatch 2 gameplay trailer reveals an evolved version of the series's tried-and-true team-based combat, with a fresh new look and new abilities for every hero. Overwatch 2 modes and gameplay changesOverwatch 2 will have a new symmetrical map type called Push, which will have teams fight to take control of a robot in the middle of the map and push it toward the enemy base.
New PvP maps will include Toronto, Gothenburg and Monte Carlo.(Image credit: Blizzard)The game will also have a series of four-player co-op story missions, which have players take on Null Sector and dive deeper into Overwatch's vast lore.There will also be an evolving selection of 'Hero Missions' that will allow you to level up and customize your favorite characters.(Image credit: Blizzard)For the first time in the series, Overwatch 2 will let you customize and power-up hero abilities specifically for co-op play. For example, Tracer's Pulse Bomb can be upgraded to cause a chain reaction. It seems like these upgrades will be limited to PvE action, so fans hopefully won't have to worry about them affecting the balance of competitive Overwatch. Overwatch 2 heroesOverwatch 2 will bring back all 31 heroes from the first Overwatch, including Solider 76, Tracer, Mei, Brigitte, Lucio and Winston. The game also promises to introduce new heroes, one of which we can see in the gameplay trailer. The clip teases a new female fighter with what looks like a giant plasma gun and a transforming robotic arm, which sounds like all kinds of fun.Fans have long been speculating that Overwatch 2 may also get Echo, the omnic character first shown in last year's 'Reunion' trailer.
Overwatch 2 price and progressionBlizzard hasn't announced how much Overwatch 2 will cost, though previous rumors point to it possibly being a free to play game.What we do know, however, is that all of your progression and loot will be carried over from Overwatch to Overwatch 2, so you'll still be able to rock your favorite skins and emotes. Also, Overwatch 1 players will be able to play with Overwatch 2 players in competitive multiplayer, and will be able to play Overwatch 2 heroes and maps when doing so.
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