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Overwatch 2’s next hero is available to try this weekendA limited trial ahead of full release next month
A limited trial ahead of full release next month
Image credit:Blizzard Entertainment
Image credit:Blizzard Entertainment
Overwatch 2’s next hero is Mauga, a chaingun-loving tank that seems reminiscent ofTeam Fortress 2’s Heavy. He’s due to join the free-to-player shooter in Season 8 on December 5th, but you can also give him a go right now until November 5th in a limited-time trial.
Mauga was revealed at Blizzcon this weekend with a new gameplay trailer that introduces his guns and his powers:
Mauga | New Hero Gameplay Trailer | Overwatch 2Mauga gameplay trailer in Overwatch 2.Watch on YouTube
Mauga | New Hero Gameplay Trailer | Overwatch 2
“Gunny” and “Cha-cha” are terrible, uninspired names for chainguns, I’d say, but I do like that one of his skills (Berserker Passive) grants him extra health when he deals critical damage with the twin guns. TF2’s Heavy also had a chaingun variant that would grant you health for accurately struck bullets, and it was a fun way to play.
Mauga is playable in all modes currently except for Competitive Play, and he’ll then disappear sometime tomorrow before his return in the Season 8 Battle Pass. If you’d like to know more about his backstory, there’s also an animated origin story trailer:
Mauga Origin Story | Overwatch 2 | BlizzCon 2023Mauga’s origin story in Overwatch 2.Watch on YouTube
Mauga Origin Story | Overwatch 2 | BlizzCon 2023
