Blizzard Entertainment has updated the description of Overwatch 2 on the official Battle.net store page to reflect that the game will take over its predecessor upon release in October.
“Overwatch will be replaced by Overwatch 2 when Overwatch 2 is launched. All Overwatch elements will either be replaced by Overwatch 2 equivalents, or shall cease to be accessible. Overwatch in-game items from Overwatch Legendary Edition, will be useable in Overwatch 2.”
Overwatch 2 arrives October 4 free to play on Windows PC and Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation5, PlayStation4, and Nintendo Switch consoles. As announced during the Xbox showcase, Overwatch 2 will adopt free-to-play model and as such will feature battle passes, seasons, special skins, and more. During the reveal, the company stated that Overwatch 2 will have 2 months long seasons, introducing new heroes, maps, game modes, skins, Mythic skins and more.
Check out the cinematic below to see the latest character joining the roster of the game, the long-awaited Junker Queen!
