Overwatch 2 is titled as a sequel but it will functionality extra like an expansion to the hero-primarily based shooter, as far more specifics about the approaching match were uncovered by director Jeff Kaplan.
In an interview with Kotaku at BlizzCon 2019, Kaplan instructed Kotaku that new maps and heroes will get there to Overwatch 1 and 2 at the identical time, and when the sequel arrives, its predecessor will also receive all the graphical upgrades.
The prepare, in accordance to Kaplan, is to inevitably merge the clientele of the two game titles, in buy to stay away from “fragmenting the player foundation.” The mixed consumers will also assure that level of competition will continue to be truthful, as gamers will not have an gain more than other people just because they are on a more recent edition of the Overwatch motor.
Kaplan’s answer was section of a wider discussion on how the magic formula progress of Overwatch 2 induced stagnation in the unique sport, which was witnessed via the repetition of seasonal functions. Kaplan thinks that the group was continue to able to do ample, with the addition of new heroes, the position queue method, and Workshop mode, but he believes that updates will ramp up as soon as yet again after the sequel is released.
People updates will contain at least 4 heroes, according to a report by Match Informer’s Andrew Reiner, who visited the Overwatch improvement crew in early Oct. Kaplan confirmed Reiner a PowerPoint presentation that showcased the new content material for the sequel, and 1 of the slides contained four unfamiliar silhouettes, 3 of whom he considered have been female heroes.
The first of the two figures that he received a very good appear at was a male “wizard, warlock, or voodoo priest” with a crooked personnel. The next was a limited-haired woman that wielded “a big 4-sided weapon” very similar to the shuriken of Final Fantasy VII‘s Yuffie, with a “fuzzy little critter” by her side that experienced an aggressive stance.
Kaplan promptly switched slides so Reiner did not get a superior seem at the other two silhouettes, and no additional details was given about them. It is unclear if the two other heroes are Sojourn and Echo, who were showcased in the Overwatch 2 announcement trailer, and if the four heroes will be additional upon launch or in staggered releases.
Overwatch 2 was declared at BlizzCon 2019 with a cinematic that highlighted a number of acquainted heroes, like Tracer, Mei, and Genji. Blizzard has not disclosed a launch date for the sequel.
