Expectations for Overwatch 2 are sky-high as its fall release date steadily approaches. Blizzard has already quelled some fears by announcing free-to-play plans, but there’s more good news.
On Thursday, Blizzard revealed Overwatch 2‘s content roadmap. Some of the additions coming in Season 1 include six maps, three heroes, 30+ skins, a game mode, and more – all of which will drip-feed out from launch until December. By then, Season 2 should begin, bringing a tank hero, another map, and an extra 30+ skins. Quite an upgrade after going years without a decent update, eh?
Incredibly, Blizzard also announced that there will be no loot boxes in Overwatch 2. Instead, the sequel embraces a battle pass model that’s already popular in titles like Apex Legends and Valorant. The first two seasons of Overwatch 2 are getting separate battle passes, even.
There’s also a brand-new cinematic trailer for Junker Queen, Overwatch 2‘s latest hero. Watch it for yourself below.
This is the legend of Junker Queen.
The ruthless Australian-born ruler of Junkertown. Coming to the #Overwatch2 Beta on June 28. pic.twitter.com/IstmIIMLKa
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) June 16, 2022
If all of this sounds appealing, remember that Overwatch 2‘s next beta is happening soon. Head on over to the signup page for a chance at getting in.
Blizzard also touched on the much-requested PvE mode, which isn’t coming until 2023. Apparently, it’ll be part of seasonal updates, so that’s another aspect we no longer need to fret over.
Overwatch 2 launches on Oct. 4, 2022, for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.
