When does Overwatch 1 end and when does Overwatch 2 preload start? These are probably the questions that fans of Blizzard shooters are asking. Widely regarded as one of the best multiplayer games on PC in its early days, the first Overwatch slowly fell out of favor and stalled with a lack of new heroes and map releases while the development team focused on the sequel. Now, the Overwatch 2 release date is almost here, but before we get there, the first game will be shut down early.
That’s right, once Overwatch 2 is released, you will no longer be able to play the original game. Fortunately, you no longer have to buy anything thanks to Overwatch 2’s free model, which the developers say made them much happier. However, you’ll need to unlock new heroes with the free Overwatch 2 Battle Pass track or by purchasing a premium track to gain immediate access, and players getting into Overwatch for the first time with this new game will have to play. Approximately 100 matches to unlock all base game gear.
These changes have caused controversy in the gaming community with some prominent members including Overwatch player, coach, and professional commentator Jake “Jake” Lyon. say it The free-to-play model is essential for the game to survive in today’s market, and “for the game to be successful in the long term, the monetization model must accelerate the speed of new content releases and updates.” Others have raised concerns about the apparent intent to force veteran players to spend more money to “stay competitive” by unlocking new heroes.
When does Overwatch 1 end and how long is the Overwatch server down?
Overwatch’s original end date is October 3.. The servers are expected to go offline around 9:00am PDT / 12:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT / 6:00pm CET on October 3rd. Overwatch 2 servers will be available on October 4.. Service for Overwatch 2 is expected to begin around 12:00 PM PT/3:00 PM ET/8:00 PM PT/9:00 PM CET on October 4.
When can I preload Overwatch 2?
Preload times for Overwatch 2 are September 30 at 1:30pm PT/4:30pm ET/9:30pm PT/10:30pm CET. For existing Overwatch PC users and Watchpoint Pack owners. Pre-loading for existing console users is scheduled to begin on October 4 at 9:00am PDT / 12:00pm PDT / 5:00pm PDT / 6:00pm CET. New players on PC and consoles will have to wait for the release on October 4 at 12:00pm PT / 3:00pm ET / 8:00pm BST / 9:00pm CET.
Overwatch 2 install size should be around 50 GB on PC and 30 GB on consoles.. You’ll also need an active Battlenet account and SMS protection enabled, which is part of Overwatch 2’s new “Protection Matrix” system designed to “combat disruptive behavior.” Blizzard also did a readiness review of Overwatch 2 to make sure it’s ready for release.
Blizzard says it expects to see Fortnite-style Overwatch 2 crossovers in the future, and the new Overwatch 2 Mythic skins take over a year to make, but they’ll be included in the Battle Pass rather than sold separately to make them the center piece. each respective season. Be sure to check out our Overwatch 2 tier list when the game launches to find out who’s strong in the launch meta.
Source : PC Gamesn
