Developer Blizzard Entertainment has taken to the official site to introduce players to Overwatch 2: Invasion, the latest season coming to the game on August 10. The team hypes the community up with the promise of new Story Missions, an all-new PvP core game mode, new ways to build on your skills with your favorite heroes, a new Support hero and more.
Null Sector is back, and they’re bringing destruction to every city and are seemingly kidnapping Omnics for unknown nefarious purposes. It’s up to the new Overwatch team to find out what their plans are and put a stop to them, but they’ll need help from past allies and new faces alike if they hope to stand a chance.
To this end, you will be able to embark on three action-packed missions that take place in Rio de Janeiro, Toronto, and Gothenburg. Blizzard promises massive maps with complex objectives, and an in-depth storyline that will guide you along the way as you continue to fight against the forces of Null Sector.
The new “Flashpoint” PvP core mode will be available for all players in Quick Play or Competitive Play. Teams will fight for control of key positions across the map called “flashpoints,” aiming to capture three of them before their opponents do. You’ll have no time to relax once a point is captured, as the next one will already be waiting.
“We’re introducing a new way to play and practice with your favorite heroes with Hero Mastery mode. These engaging training courses are specifically designed for each select hero, testing your skills with their abilities. Hero Mastery will also feature global leaderboards to showcase the top-performing hero masters across the world. Overwatch 2: Invasion will be launching the first courses for a selection of heroes, with more to come in future seasons.”
The developer also revealed two bundles that are intended to give new and veteran players alike the opportunity to explore this brand-new story arc while giving them additional coins to unlock the Premium Battle Pass or to buy cosmetic content for their favorite Hero.
Overwatch 2: Invasion Bundle ($15) includes:
- Permanent access to the Overwatch 2: Invasion Story Missions
- 1,000 Overwatch Coins (equal to the Premium Battle Pass, $10 USD value)
- A brand-new Sojourn Legendary skin ($19 USD value)
- Permanent access to Sojourn as a playable hero for new players: unlocked upon completing Story Mission challenges.
Overwatch 2: Ultimate Invasion Bundle ($40) includes:
- All the content from the standard Overwatch 2: Invasion Bundle
- The Null Sector Premium Battle Pass with 20 Battle Pass skips ($30 USD value)
- An additional 1,000 Overwatch Coins, for a total of 2,000 Overwatch Coins ($20 USD value)
- Two additional Legendary skins for Cassidy and Kiriko ($38 USD value).
