Following the participation in the Xbox & Bethesda showcase, developer Blizzard Entertainment held the Overwatch 2 reveal event during which the company showed off what the game will be like.
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 seasonal road map above to learn more or dive right into the Seasonal Content Vision clip, showing off the related section of the reveal.
Additionally, the developers have spoken about what to expect from the re-imagined PvP once Overwatch 2 arrives this October. Get a sneak peek at new and reworked heroes, all-new maps, and the new competitive game mode “Push”. Discover details on Competitive 2.0 and how the team is optimizing the game to provide players with a more immersive experience.
Many heroes have been reworked and re-balanced so that players would feel the impact from their actions. Overwatch 2 will not feature PvE on the release, the game mode will be added in Season 3 in 2023.
Last bot not least, Blizzard revealed the long-teased new champion: The Junker Queen. You can discover her rise to the throne of the Junkertown in the animated short Wastelander and learn about her in the Origins video. In Deep Dive trailer, join Soe Gschwind, Dion Rogers, Miranda Moyer and Ben Dai to learn more about the latest tank to join the roster.
Plus, meet additional members of the development team who discuss what went into bringing Junker Queen to life, including character design, weapons, abilities and more!
Overwatch 2 arrives October 4 free to play on Windows PC and Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation5, PlayStation4, and Nintendo Switch consoles. Can’t wait that long? Get a chance to play as Junker Queen in Overwatch 2 during the upcoming beta beginning June 28 on PC and select consoles. For more information on the beta and to sign up, visit https://playoverwatch.com/beta/
