Your Overwatch currency and loot box contents will automatically be transferred over to your Overwatch 2 account when the sequel launches, Blizzard has confirmed. In a new Reddit AMA, Overwatch commercial lead Jon Spector took the time to clarify a few points about what will happen to currency and loot …
Read More »Overwatch 2 battle pass means no more loot boxes
A new Overwatch 2 battle pass will arrive at the start of every season, Blizzard confirmed today in a special presentation about the upcoming sequel. The battle passes will replace loot boxes, which offered randomized content drops and could be purchased en masse by players or earned through playtime. Overwatch …
Read More »How to get into the Overwatch 2 beta
How to get into the Overwatch 2 beta has become much easier to explain ever since Blizzard first unveiled the upcoming shooter. With Overwatch 2 now approaching an October 4 free-to-play soft launch, Blizzard’s steadily widening the feedback floodgates and making it easier to try the game early. Here’s everything …
Read More »Why the Overwatch 2 free-to-play model might be a mistake
Overwatch 2 free-to-play is happening, and as a long-time Overwatch player, I am happy but incredibly hesitant. A free game is always a great thing for players, as it offers access to anyone regardless of economic status; and Blizzard’s aggressive release schedule can ensure that there are regular content updates …
Read More »Overwatch 2s Junker Queen is 7 feet tall and oh no this is going to be Lady D all over again
The Overwatch 2 devs have confirmed that Junker Queen is seven feet tall – alongside a few details about her abilities. “She’s not really worried about what she looks like, she just wants to get in there and get stuff done,” senior art supervisor Kacey Helms tells press during a …
Read More »Overwatch 2 aims to release three new heroes a year, starting with a new tank in December
Overwatch 2 will have seasons launching every nine weeks, and Blizzard aims to launch a new hero every other season. Three new heroes will launch with Overwatch 2 on October 4: Sojourn, Junker Queen, and a new support character that has not yet been revealed. When season two kicks off …
Read More »Overwatch 2 new modes, maps, heroes, and everything we know
Overwatch 2 was first announced during Blizzcon 2019, and since then the first beta wave has kicked off. We now know the game is launching into Early Access on all platforms on October 4, with another beta coming June 28. From our own hands-on impressions, the sequel feels more like …
Read More »Did yesterday’s Overwatch 2 trailer show more than one new hero?
The latest Overwatch 2 trailer may have shown more than one new hero as fans theorise the fox spirit is someone worth keeping an eye on. Yesterday, during the Xbox and Bethesda 2022 showcase, it was revealed that Overwatch 2 is launching on October 4 and will be free-to-play. We …
Read More »Blizzard is hosting an Overwatch 2 reveal event this week
Blizzard is hosting an Overwatch 2 reveal event later this week. Unveiled in 2019, the sequel to hero shooter Overwatch has been a long time coming. But with the game set to blast its way onto early access on October 4, the wait is almost over. To give you more …
Read More »Overwatch 2 is free-to-play and out in early access this October
Activision Blizzard has confirmed that Overwatch 2 will launch on October 4 in early access, and its PvP segment will be free-to-play. Overwatch 2 launches into early access on October 4 for PC, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. The game will feature cross-platform …
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