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Overwatch 2 coming this October and will be free-to-playPlus a new hero reveal
Plus a new hero reveal
After many delays,Overwatch 2has a release date. Blizzard’s sequel will launch on October 4th - and it’ll have a new free-to-play model when it does.Here’s a trailer announcing the release date:Release Date Reveal | Overwatch 2Watch on YouTubeOverwatch 2 was initially meant to ship with a singleplayer component, but that was delayed last year and separated from the multiplayer experience that formed the core of the first game. NowBlizzard’s announcement postdescribes Overwatch 2 as an “always-evolving live service” with a “new, free-to-play model.“The post doesn’t explain what exactly players will need to pay for, though if you already ownOverwatchyou’ll get access to a “Founder’s Pack” in the sequel. This includes “two epic skins and an exclusive founder’s icon, along with a surprise gift that will be announced before the game’s October 4 release.“At tonight’s Xbox conference, Blizzard also introduced a new Overwatch 2 hero, Junker Queen, a tank-class character who has been teased within Overwatch for years. She’s “a high-mobility and railgun-wielding former Overwatch captain with cybernetic capabilities.” Overwatch 2 also adds new maps and modes to the shooter, with some yet to be seen.Ed and Liam gave Overwatch 2’s recent beta a whirl and thought it wastoo much like the original even for a sequel. There are more beta events planned for later in June.Blizzard Entertainment parent company Activision Blizzard are currently the focus of several lawsuits whichallege that Blizzard has a toxic workplace culture. Microsoft are also currently in the process ofbuying Activision Blizzard for $69 billion.Not E3 2022 is in full-swing - see everything in ourE3 2022 hub, as well as our complete round-up ofeverything announced at Summer Game Fest 2022. Many more big game showcases and streams are still to come this summer, so make sure you stay up to date with oursummer games stream schedule.
After many delays,Overwatch 2has a release date. Blizzard’s sequel will launch on October 4th - and it’ll have a new free-to-play model when it does.Here’s a trailer announcing the release date:Release Date Reveal | Overwatch 2Watch on YouTubeOverwatch 2 was initially meant to ship with a singleplayer component, but that was delayed last year and separated from the multiplayer experience that formed the core of the first game. NowBlizzard’s announcement postdescribes Overwatch 2 as an “always-evolving live service” with a “new, free-to-play model.“The post doesn’t explain what exactly players will need to pay for, though if you already ownOverwatchyou’ll get access to a “Founder’s Pack” in the sequel. This includes “two epic skins and an exclusive founder’s icon, along with a surprise gift that will be announced before the game’s October 4 release.“At tonight’s Xbox conference, Blizzard also introduced a new Overwatch 2 hero, Junker Queen, a tank-class character who has been teased within Overwatch for years. She’s “a high-mobility and railgun-wielding former Overwatch captain with cybernetic capabilities.” Overwatch 2 also adds new maps and modes to the shooter, with some yet to be seen.Ed and Liam gave Overwatch 2’s recent beta a whirl and thought it wastoo much like the original even for a sequel. There are more beta events planned for later in June.Blizzard Entertainment parent company Activision Blizzard are currently the focus of several lawsuits whichallege that Blizzard has a toxic workplace culture. Microsoft are also currently in the process ofbuying Activision Blizzard for $69 billion.Not E3 2022 is in full-swing - see everything in ourE3 2022 hub, as well as our complete round-up ofeverything announced at Summer Game Fest 2022. Many more big game showcases and streams are still to come this summer, so make sure you stay up to date with oursummer games stream schedule.
After many delays,Overwatch 2has a release date. Blizzard’s sequel will launch on October 4th - and it’ll have a new free-to-play model when it does.
Here’s a trailer announcing the release date:
Release Date Reveal | Overwatch 2Watch on YouTube
Release Date Reveal | Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2 was initially meant to ship with a singleplayer component, but that was delayed last year and separated from the multiplayer experience that formed the core of the first game. NowBlizzard’s announcement postdescribes Overwatch 2 as an “always-evolving live service” with a “new, free-to-play model.”
The post doesn’t explain what exactly players will need to pay for, though if you already ownOverwatchyou’ll get access to a “Founder’s Pack” in the sequel. This includes “two epic skins and an exclusive founder’s icon, along with a surprise gift that will be announced before the game’s October 4 release.”
At tonight’s Xbox conference, Blizzard also introduced a new Overwatch 2 hero, Junker Queen, a tank-class character who has been teased within Overwatch for years. She’s “a high-mobility and railgun-wielding former Overwatch captain with cybernetic capabilities.” Overwatch 2 also adds new maps and modes to the shooter, with some yet to be seen.
Ed and Liam gave Overwatch 2’s recent beta a whirl and thought it wastoo much like the original even for a sequel. There are more beta events planned for later in June.
Blizzard Entertainment parent company Activision Blizzard are currently the focus of several lawsuits whichallege that Blizzard has a toxic workplace culture. Microsoft are also currently in the process ofbuying Activision Blizzard for $69 billion.
Not E3 2022 is in full-swing - see everything in ourE3 2022 hub, as well as our complete round-up ofeverything announced at Summer Game Fest 2022. Many more big game showcases and streams are still to come this summer, so make sure you stay up to date with oursummer games stream schedule.
